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Regional Elections
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Rejecting choices: Why Indonesia must recognize blank votes
Every vote—whether in favor of a candidate or as a rejection—should carry value and influence.
8 months ago
Academia
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Prabowo's bloated coalition could strain Indonesia’s future
Even with little opposition, it is crucial for citizens to stay vigilant and actively engage, ensuring governance serves the broader population, not just a privileged few. ...
8 months ago
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Broadening the prospects for shared future of China-ASEAN community
As China and ASEAN forge closer economic, trade and investment relations, more local communities in ASEAN countries will enjoy bigger development opportunities. ...
8 months agoThe Latest
Academia
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Land reform: Toward sustainable land management
The next government needs to prioritize spatial planning and land management reform to reflect the realities on the ground, by transferring the current forestry ministry's land management authorities under the agrarian affairs ministry as the sole administrative body for spatial planning, including land use and tenure.
8 months ago
Academia
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Why national airspace management law is pressing for Indonesia
In recent years, there have been numerous national airspace violations, especially by foreign state aircraft.
8 months ago
Academia
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Filling cybersecurity education gap in primary and secondary schools
Digital education companies rush into schools offering various digital education packages, but almost none of them offer cybersecurity education or teach responsible digital behavior.
8 months ago
Academia
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Indonesian middle class: The victims of backburner policy
The first focus is that the government must continue to create job opportunities and encourage foreign direct investment in labor-intensive sectors.
8 months ago
Academia
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Accelerating productivity growth for Indonesia 2045
Achieving high-income status requires prioritizing the primary potential sources of Indonesia’s economic growth, such as the blue economy, manufacturing and city development, and relentlessly absorbing new technologies and basic science.
8 months ago
Academia
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Fintech loans for higher education: A solution or a burden?
Universities and fintech lenders can offer an alternative funding source for education, but such partnerships must have robust assessment criteria in place to avoid placing undue burdens on students without the capacity to repay.
8 months ago
Academia
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Indonesia must take a bold step on regulation to shape the future of AI
Many AI systems operate as “black boxes”, making it difficult to scrutinize their decision-making processes.
8 months ago
Academia
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A call for Indonesia to take action on ground-level ozone
A recent study highlighting the transboundary nature of ozone pollution shows that this is a global environemntal and health issue, and Indonesia is in a unique position to take the lead in this collective endeavor to ensure cleaner air and better health for all.
8 months ago
Academia
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Addressing mental health and building resilience in education
While support should be available for those who need it, it’s equally important to develop persistence and a mindset that allows students to adapt and grow.
8 months ago
Academia
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Jokowi weakens civil society, Prabowo should reverse course
The Jokowi administration has used two additional strategies to weaken civil society: Repression and co-option, reminiscent of the New Order era.
8 months ago
Academia
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Southeast Asia, an unfriendly region for environmental defenders
Defending the environment is a precarious occupation in Southeast Asia, where kidnapping and abuse against human rights activists across all fields is as commonplace as businesses flouting environmental protections, often in cahoots with law enforcement.
8 months ago
Academia
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'Eventonomics' as a new perspective on growth
As Taylor Swifit's concert across the strait in Singapore showed, Indonesia needs to jump on the "eventonomics" bandwagon and focus on elevating music and arts events as economic drivers, not a mere "side dish".
8 months ago
Academia
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Pros and cons of halal certification: A historical reflection
Halal food products are not enough if they are not enhanced with good nutritional and healthy content.
8 months ago
Academia
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Strengthening Indonesia’s reputation in food and drug supervision
One of the biggest challenges facing Indonesia’s pharmaceutical industry is its dependence on imported raw materials.
9 months ago
Academia
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Indonesian sovereign wealth fund should be politically independent
Building infrastructure, however, is costly and risky as it requires huge capital and might be unprofitable.
9 months ago
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Hunger, poverty: A global crisis in an age of abundance
Hunger is the most degrading of human deprivations, an attack on life and an affront to freedom.
9 months ago
Academia
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A Faustian bargain? Indonesia's choice between morality and military might
Indonesia's growing military ties with the US — a key ally of Israel — has raised questions about the implications for its foreign policy stance, especially its support for Palestine.
9 months ago
Academia
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Harnessing historical narratives for national pride, unity
Narratives that draw on a country's history and tradition are proving a powerful tool in contemporary policies, and Indonesia has a wealth of literature it can reference, such as the Jayabaya Prophecies, in constructing a narrative of national unity and global influence toward its promised golden age.
9 months ago
Academia
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Balancing workplace flexibility and stability for Gen Z
Companies can take a variety of approaches that focus on adaptability to meet the expectations of Gen Zers, which will ultimately attract top talent while ensuring long-term workforce stability.
9 months ago
Academia
Clarification on commodity dashboard
Land ownership information is already included in the e-STDB system, and Indonesia recognizes various types of land ownership.
9 months ago
Academia
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How can urban planning and design avert Jakarta flooding
Expected to cost US$40 billion over 30 years, the imagined giant sea wall would divert funds from the housing crisis for existing residents and the thousands moving to Jakarta each year.
9 months ago
Academia
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Evaluating PKS's strategy: Pragmatism vs idealism
Remaining in the opposition would allow the PKS to persist in offering policy alternatives and preserving its ideological consistency, which has long been part of its political identity.
9 months ago
Academia
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Understanding Anwar from the Islamic international relations lens
Anwar has always attempted to be relevant in the Islamic world and the conventional mold of the Westphalian nation states.
9 months ago
Academia
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Artificial intelligence in the financial sector: A double-edged sword
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants improve the customer experience, offering 24/7 support and handling routine inquiries, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
9 months ago
Academia
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Imagining Prabowo’s ASEAN and Indo-Pacific strategy
Given ASEAN's history, Indonesia is expected to take the lead, and even open more innovative ways to achieve reforms.
9 months ago
Academia
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The misguided plan to scrap public transport subsidy
In the case of the Commuter Line pricing system, the subsidy scheme is not only to serve the public good, but also to amplify the positive externalities of using public transportation, including less air pollution and less traffic congestion.
9 months ago
Academia
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Pope Francis’s visit debunks the 'clash of civilizations' narrative
The messages of Pope Francis and the example of Indonesia show the world and all people in it that different views and beliefs can promote harmony in diversity, so long as we all make an conscious effort to work together toward it.
9 months agoPopular
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- Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs
- China tells citizens in Los Angeles to boost personal security
- Planned MRT extension to South Tangerang to cost $1.25b
- Businesses grapple with Bali's single-use plastics ban
- Labor group slams foreign worker permit corruption case
- Germany’s Daimler opens new bus, truck factory in Cikarang
Popular
- The erosion of civil supremacy: A quiet shift in Indonesia’s statecraft
- May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
- Holidays sustain consumer spending post-Ramadan
- Jakarta to trial Car Free Night in end of June
- Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs
- China tells citizens in Los Angeles to boost personal security
- Planned MRT extension to South Tangerang to cost $1.25b
- Businesses grapple with Bali's single-use plastics ban
- Labor group slams foreign worker permit corruption case
- Germany’s Daimler opens new bus, truck factory in Cikarang
