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Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Protests erupt in North Sumatra amid subsidized fuel shortage

In North Sumatra’s capital Medan, hundreds of ojol (online motorcycle transportation) drivers ...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Govt may increase coal price cap to address PLN supply shortage

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia previously revealed a significant 20-mil...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Protest works

In the 20 months that he has been in power, the President has not only had to deal with street prote...

Europe 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia joins ASEAN push for deeper Russia ties

Indonesia has called for expanded cooperation between ASEAN and Russia on the economy, food security...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Govt to launch digital aid distribution system in October

The platform, known as Perlinsos Digital, is currently being tested in 42 cities and regencies befor...

Economy 2 weeks ago

Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz

The news boosted optimism for a lasting peace between the two nations after more than three months o...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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AGO confiscates billions in assets, cash linked to fugitive convict Eddy Tansil

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has confiscated assets worth around Rp 30 billion (US$1.68...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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BI presses ahead to stabilize rupiah

Thursday’s interest rate hike comes just hours after the US Federal Reserve kept the federal f...

Economy 2 weeks ago

BI announces third rate hike in four weeks

The central bank lifted its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 percent, bringing the total...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

US, Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement

The 14-point agreement extends a ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days, including in Leban...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

China says 'welcomes' Iran-US signing deal to end Mideast war

US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed the deal on Wednesday, with a ceremony ...

Environment 2 weeks ago

Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers

Numbering as many as 1.5 million by some counts -- about one for every ten human inhabitants of the ...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Purbaya in China to build cooperation on bonds and currencies

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has departed for a five-day work visit to China to increase co...

Sports 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo fails to shine as Congo earn historic World Cup point

Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal and the African side -- appearing...

Academia 2 weeks ago

Homelessness: A growing challenge in an aging Malaysia

Rising living costs, increasing healthcare expenses and the absence of regular income can quickly pu...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Beyond 'look East': Japan, Malaysia build partnership for uncertain age

Beyond formal military alliances, the evolving Japan-Malaysia partnership proves that decades of acc...

FEATURES 2 weeks ago

All of me: A journey of becoming nonbinary

Through personal reflection and conversations with others, one writer explores gender, belonging, an...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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The 5Es of economic growth and its impact on exchange rates

As geopolitical crises bring the global economy to its knees, tinkering with interest rates won'...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Graft trial of former Pati regent Sudewo starts in Semarang

Sudewo is charged with extorting officials appointed to fill various positions in 401 village admini...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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A new framework for climate displacement

While some people remain to preserve cultural traditions and livelihoods despite mounting risks, oth...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations

The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 percent for the fourth consecutive meeting, wit...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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What might government overlook in the DHE regulation?

By shifting the focus from rigid gross export receipts to true, economically retainable value, this ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Student unions dissociate from BEM Bersatu after political ‘infiltration’ allegations

A rift seems to have appeared in the ongoing student movement against excessive budgetary spending a...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo orders shorter wait times for Indonesian pilgrims

President Prabowo Subianto has praised the country’s 2026 haj management but called for furthe...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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The economics of social mobility: Capability and cost of climbing the ladder

Mobility rests on two conditions, both necessary and neither sufficient alone. Individuals must poss...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: Police secure more power, less oversight

The passage of amendments to the 2002 Police Law marks a significant expansion of the National Polic...

Companies 2 weeks ago

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Executive column: Ericsson chief says 5G key to Indonesia's digital ambitions

Ericsson Indonesia president director Nora Wahby spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha o...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo’s Myanmar initiative

Levering his unique background as a democratically elected former general, President Prabowo Subiant...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Pressure mounts to halt, review Prabowo’s free meals program

Calls are growing to suspend and review President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious ...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Riverbank erosion threatens 1,000-year-old historic site in Purworejo

The tree is regarded as a significant historical landmark in Purworejo, marking the area where ...

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