Thomas Lembong’s characterization of Indonesia’s foreign policy as “transactional” makes it sound as if decisions were made ad hoc based on pragmatic considerations, but neutrality or non-alignment is, in fact, quite a principled position to take.

Reaching the round of 16 should be the team's minimum target if they qualify for the next AFC Asian Cup.

Indonesia has no moral ground to hold Israel responsible for its acts of genocide, unlike South Africa, because we are not a party to the 1948 Geneva Convention.

The final unit price of the Jakarta-Bandung railway, some US$52 million per kilometer, is higher than that of China’s high-speed rail, which cost between $17 million and $30 million per kilometer, as well as France’s, which cost $24 million per kilometer.

Assuming a voter knows which presidential election ticket they want to support, they might want to cast their vote strategically by choosing the ticket’s main political party sponsor.

The rumors and reports of a flock ministers potentially flying the coop are beyond the slight ruffling in government that might be expected during an election year, and the people deserve better.

By resorting to cheap tricks, Gibran has undermined the credibility of the debates, which are a crucial feature of our democratic elections and help many voters make up their minds for election day.

The fact is, the government has been trying to put all its EV development eggs in one basket, that of nickel, but flexibility, innovation and adaptability are key to building an industry that is founded on ever-evolving technology. 

The government has never consistently implemented the comprehensive food security strategy outlined in the 2012 Food Law.

In a desperate attempt to control its worsening deficit, BPJS Kesehatan made several attempts to remove drugs for cancer.

According to estimates from environmental watchdogs and researchers, the GSW megaproject would cost some Rp 207 billion (US$13.3 million) in potential economic losses in the fisheries sector every year

If the President fails to remain neutral, state apparatus will find justification to follow suit and the credibility of the upcoming elections will be in jeopardy.

The government has not done enough to turn dreams for renewable into reality, or perhaps it never the will to make it happen in the first place.

Despite his own pledge of neutrality, in the past few weeks the incumbent President has issued statements and taken actions that could undermine his own claim of staying above the fray.

The best option available is to step up pressure on Israel and its allies, in particular the US, whose reputation is at risk for defending an ally that is waging a dirty war.

ASEAN leaders have expressed their hope for maximum restraint because tension in the Taiwan Strait could lead to "open and unpredictable consequences", especially in the Indo-Pacific region. 

Rafael's case reveals a disconcerting web of corruption and money laundering that has been invisible to the public eye.

Megawati said the PDI-P won the 2014 and 2019 legislative elections because the people were behind the party, and not because of the President it had backed.

The candidates, as well as the political elites backing them, should instead promote peace and keep their grassroots supporters calm.

The quality of spending largely determines whether a debt is sensible or not.

The verdict has dispelled fears that the judges might crack under pressure and convict the human rights activists, who were fighting a powerful minister.

The President only demonstrated his interest in foreign policy in his second term, albeit with a limited scope centered around ASEAN, and Retno usually acted alone.

Amid a myriad of global crises, from geopolitical competition, rising protectionism and nationalism to armed conflicts and global warming, voters wanted to hear what the three presidential candidates had to offer to improve the outlook.

In this era of social media, it seems that it is more beneficial for candidates to dive deep into the platforms to reach out and woo young voters.

The BMKG said in 2016 that all 22 tsunami-warning buoys placed in Indonesian waters following the 2004 tsunami no longer worked because of theft and vandalism. 

Last month, the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority unveiled a plan to offer tax breaks to private companies willing to rehabilitate damaged forests around the planned capital city.

While we must express regret that this sort of violence is even happening at the height of the campaigning season, it is reassuring that at least some institutions can still be relied on to take immediate steps to remedy such a situation.

Laos helms the regional bloc this year under the theme "Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience", through which ASEAN aims to tackle more complicated challenges within Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific while carving out a bigger niche on the global stage.

The verdict is in and now 2023 is the hottest year in history. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced in early December that global average temperatures between January and November were the highest on record – 1.46 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level.

The problem with the new regulation is that it will allow cheaper EV car imports without any clear linkage to the local production chain and human resources.