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Society 1 month ago

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Temporary aid falls short without structural reform

As the government rolls out a new stimulus package to cushion the impact of the economic slowdown, c...

Academia 1 month ago

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The erosion of civil supremacy: A quiet shift in Indonesia’s statecraft

We are witnessing the normalization of both emergency governance and militarization, which are ...

Academia 1 month ago

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Analysis: Jokowi’s fake diploma allegation sparks unnecessary controversy

The controversy surrounding an alleged fake university diploma belonging to former president Joko &q...

Politics 1 month ago

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Plan to increase state funding for political parties brings calls for caution

A proposal to increase state funding for political parties to curb corruption in the country’s...

Editorial 1 month ago

Older, slower bureaucracy

Now is not the time to think about raising the civil service retirement age, lest we lose out on the...

Economy 1 month ago

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RI eyes cheaper financing with yuan, Aussie bonds

The Finance Ministry says the issuance will depend on which market offers more favorable conditions ...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Nineteen inmates escape from Central Papua prison

Member of the House of Representatives Mafirion of the National Awakening Party (PKB), said the repe...

Archipelago 1 month ago

Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins

Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigner...

Tech 1 month ago

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Govt eyes Rp 100t in savings through use of AI in social aid

National Economic Council (DEN) head Luhut Pandjaitan said the program would use facial recognition ...

Entertainment 1 month ago

Musicians Hindia, Arian13 criticize Thom Yorke over Palestine stance

While Yorke condemned the Israeli government, stating “Netanyahu and his crew of extremists ar...

Regulations 1 month ago

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East Java, UK govt to launch Surabaya LRT feasibility study next month

The study follows an earlier pre-feasibility assessment conducted by the Japan International Coopera...

Europe 1 month ago

Dutch far-right leader Wilders quits coalition, toppling government

Wilders has been frustrated with what he saw as the slow pace of introducing the "strictest-eve...

Americas 1 month ago

Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says public health research in peril

Harvard University asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze US...

Regulations 1 month ago

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Govt slashes budget for official meeting allowances starting 2026

While Lisbon acknowledged that the hotel industry has seen declining activities due to the governmen...

Americas 1 month ago

US pushes countries for best offers by June 4 as tariff deadline looms

The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by June 4...

Science & Tech 1 month ago

Milky Way may not be destroyed in galactic smash-up after all

The Milky Way may not have a catastrophic collision with another huge galaxy as has been predicted, ...

Economy 1 month ago

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Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in stimulus shake-up

In last-minute changes to a planned consumer stimulus package for June and July, the government has ...

Americas 1 month ago

Trump, Xi will 'likely' talk this week: White House

Trump reignited strains with China last week when he accused the world's second-biggest economy ...

Europe 1 month ago

Trump 'open' to meeting Ukraine, Russia leaders to push ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is "open" to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in T...

Academia 1 month ago

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Tax office needs bigger resources to increase tax collection

While Indonesia has segmented its tax offices and embraced digital tools, the bureaucracy still lack...

FEATURES 1 month ago

The Gen Z shift: From booze to brews

You’re more likely to find a Zoomer hanging out in a coffee shop than drinking in a bar or pub...

Markets 1 month ago

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid s...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Chinese-made trains start serving Commuter Line

The new Chinese-made electric trains have wider cars allowing an 8 percent increase in passenger cap...

Academia 1 month ago

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Is effective crypto regulation finally coming?

The US may finally be nearing meaningful crypto regulation amid shifting politics and global pressur...

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

South Korea votes for new president after martial law turmoil

South Koreans began voting Tuesday for a new president, six months to the day after ex-leader Yoon S...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Police open criminal investigation into West Java fatal quarry collapse

The rockslide at Mount Kuda quarry occurred around 10 a.m., injuring six people and buryin...

Academia 1 month ago

Southeast Asia remains unfriendly for women in politics

A recent report exposing the growing violence targeting woman parliamentarians in Southeast Asia ser...

Jakarta 1 month ago

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Pramono’s first 100 days a mixed bag

While a recent survey reveals public satisfaction with many of Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung’...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Bandung Zoo welcomes birth of two binturong cubs

Also known as bearcats, binturongs are native to the rainforests of Indonesia, though they are liste...

Academia 1 month ago

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ASEAN needs to call an RCEP leaders' summit

In today's rapidly shifting geo-economic landscape, ASEAN needs to take the lead by convening a ...

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