The large inflow of tourists in Bali would likely not be accompanied by long-term planning, potentially resulting in mass takeovers of sacred lands, pristine beaches and enticing river banks to build hotels, villas, restaurants and other tourist infrastructures.

Prabowo's administration has effectively left the dispute to the direct claimants rather than treating it as a regional issue.

Indonesia has already made impressive strides in climate adaptation, and with its abundant resources and historic leadership, this year presents a critical opportunity for it to take another big step forward in paving the way to both global and national prosperity, by embracing the global clean energy boom and leading climate finance.

Puskesmas offer early screening services for diabetes and its related complications at low or no cost to the patient. 

The House of Representatives agreed to table the revision of the Coal and Mineral Mining Law as an initiative bill on Jan. 23, after a discussion in the Legislation Body (Baleg) which took place until midnight on the last day of the House recess. The revision is considered necessary to accommodate the Constitutional Court ruling that allows entities outside business players, such as higher education institutions and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in mining business.

In the eFishery case, reported sales of 400,000 fish feeders versus the verified 24,000 should have been an instant red flag, but investors prioritized growth potential over verifying operational reality.

If anything, Pramoedya was not content to just write and comment about the state of the world, but in a long tradition practiced by resistance writers like Albert Camus and Maxim Gorky, he decided to engage the world through direct action. 

Paris climate treaty exit, defunding WHO and foreign aid suspension strike blows at US perception in Pacific as “trusted friend.”

DeepSeek has emerged on the front line of debates determining the future of AI, but its arrival poses questions over who decides what “intelligence” we need.

The e-SBN platform has markedly improved the inclusivity, accessibility and transparency of Indonesia’s bond market, while simultaneously enhancing public trust in government financial instruments.

Trump is gambling with America’s long-term influence and prosperity.

Beyond this landmark victory of the “Gen Z”, often dismissed as easily bruised “strawberries” by exasperated seniors, is the urgency to retain the independence of the highest court.

Around 12.62 million people, or 52.45 percent of Indonesia’s total poor population, are concentrated on Java.

When he took over the helm in October, President Prabowo Subianto was widely expected to reposition Indonesia in the ongoing superpower contest closer to the center. Consistent with its non-alignment foreign policy principle, this would mean Indonesia shifting away from China and closer to the United States.

Overtourism and overdevelopment have become serious issues, especially in the southern part of Bali.

As a leader who wants to bring his country to the center of global political affairs, Prabowo should be more forthright in defending the rights of Palestinians. 

Make no mistake, this is an exciting time as our country helps navigate the geopolitical sensitivities and potential of a bloc of nations that is home to close to 700 million citizens.

While the move to open IDXCarbon internationally marks a milestone in Indonesia's green transition and offers many opportunities, the government needs to ensure that a host of technical and institutional elements are in place, lest it be seen as a superficial commitment to climate action.

History has shown that grand restructuring plans often come with unintended side effects.

Despite negotiations between the Indonesian government and Apple, no resolution has been reached regarding their investment stalemate. While the United States tech giant has plans to establish an AirTag factory in Batam, Riau Islands, the Indonesian government considers this investment too small compared to its demand for a US$1 billion commitment. As a result, the government is still awaiting Apple’s revised investment proposal before allowing the sale of the iPhone 16 in the country.

The result of the new rule represents a compromise, which allows for two competing centers of power within the new body instead of just one.

There is now a broad consensus on the need to rebuild US industrial capabilities to protect national and economic security.

Protecting and restoring mangroves and peatlands can reduce more than half of the carbon emissions from land use in Southeast Asia, but some challenges remain.

For decades, Indonesia has strived to optimize the productivity of its farmers to be able to meet the ever-growing domestic demand. The free meals program now presents a golden opportunity to pursue that ambition at a systemic scale, from farm to table, from nature to the pockets of the poorest.

Commentators are right to say DeepSeek's new AI chatbot is a game changer but do not take all the hype about China now dominating the field too seriously.

The agriculture minister's recent announcement on a new NES policy might look good on paper, but falls short of the regulatory review and reform needed to address the complexities of the oil palm industry and ensure smallholders' prosperity.

The crisis exposes a disconnect between theory and the lived experiences of vulnerable populations.