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Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Bintan declares forest fire emergency, Dumai blanketed in smoke

Efforts to extinguish fires have been hampered by a scarcity of water because of a drought caused by...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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TNI intelligence chief’s resignation ‘not enough’, civil groups say

Lt. Gen. Yudi Abrimantyo, the chief of the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) Strategic Intellig...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Troubled Board of Peace

Indonesia’s membership in the pro-Israel Board of Peace is by no means a masterstroke of diplo...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo vows to defend national interests as US trade deal draws scrutiny

The government said that ratifying the ART agreement was not on its near-term agenda and that it wou...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Two tiger cubs die at Bandung Zoo amid management uncertainty

Since March of last year, seven animals at the zoo, including a pelican and a binturong, have report...

Conversation 2 weeks ago

The more Indonesian her stories are, the further they travel

Intan Paramaditha's novels raise questions that transcend nationalities, despite writing unapolo...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo to host bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Anwar

During the meeting, both leaders are expected to ‘intensify diplomatic efforts’ to ease ...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Purbaya injects Rp 100 trillion into state banks ahead of Idul Fitri

The placement brings the government’s total liquidity injections into state-owned lenders such...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Ethics probe urged on KPK after Yaqut’s house arrest

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership has been reported to the antigraft body&rsquo...

Companies 2 weeks ago

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Airlines push for 15% fuel surcharge, fare cap hike as costs soar

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) stated that airlines in other regions ...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

KF-21 to drive S. Korea's defense ambitions, carry peace beyond borders, says Lee

KF-21 is a symbol of South Korea’s transformation from a buyer of foreign arms to a developer ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

Military intelligence chief steps down following acid attack on activist

Military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Aulia Dwi Nasrullah confirmed to Reuters that there had been a &quo...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Pentagon orders more missiles for Middle East war

The extensive use of interceptor missiles by the United States, Israel and the Gulf states to counte...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Govt mulls cutting free meal days to ease budget strain

The finance minister says the BGN, which manages the free meals program, has come up with a proposal...

Economy 2 weeks ago

Philippines suspends spot sales of electricity due to Middle East conflict

The suspension was ordered under a decree that declared a state of national energy emergency to...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

Indonesia may relax production quotas of nickel, coal if prices stay high

Previously, Indonesia announced plans to cut output quotas for several minerals this year to help su...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Artists calls for stronger support for Mak Yong theater amid UNESCO bid

At present, only two troupes in the Riau Islands continue to practice Mak Yong, with just one still ...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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US probe puts Indonesia’s nickel industry in the crosshairs

As the US pivots toward aggressive trade probes over concerns of forced labor, Indonesia’s nic...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take center stage

Fears of an inflationary aftershock from soaring energy prices have pushed traders to price out any ...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Toward a four-day workweek

To significantly save national fuel consumption, the idea of a short workweek could be an attractive...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Why Indonesia’s strategic autonomy goes unrecognized

Indonesia is transforming from a quiet diplomat into a "status-affirming" middle power, us...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Police rescue 64 tourists stranded on tourism island

During a trip to Salah Nama Island, the boat engine developed problems before cutting out. This resu...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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This energy shock demands a green industrial strategy

Green investment is a win-win. In addition to mitigating climate change, its spillover effects lead ...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Criticism, intelligence and the future of a republic

Within the broader tradition of political thought, criticism is the most honest form of engagement.&...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Didit visits former presidents as part of Idul Fitri tradition

Ragowo “Didit” Hediprasetyo, the only son of President Prabowo Subianto, marked this Idu...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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The anatomy of the Mideast war: 24 days that alter the nature of conflict

While Washington grapples with strategic disorientation, Tehran is inverting "Madman Theory&quo...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: Indonesia pushes 100 GW solar plan beyond RUPTL

An ambitious national plan to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity has gradually evolv...

Companies 2 weeks ago

XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

For international students and graduates finding employment in other countries, it is common to be m...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Doubts linger over effectiveness of one-day remote work in curbing fuel use

The government’s plan to enforce a mandatory one day of remote work per week for civil servant...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Production cuts, cost pressures cloud war-driven commodity windfall

On March 12, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the state budget could reap windfall revenue...

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