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Indonesia's largest AI experiment barely has safety net

When the National Economic Council head announces that artificial intelligence is now "cleaning" the personal data of 270 million Indonesians across eight government ministries – and delivers that news as a triumph rather than a warning – something has gone badly wrong with how we communicate risk to the public.

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The new Indonesian rebellion: Build, don’t just protest

While student protests expose deep-seated anxieties over economic mismanagement, Indonesia's ultimate survival relies on shifting its revolutionary spirit away from the streets and toward breaking the shackles of economic stagnation.

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Toward energy sovereignty: Indonesia’s sustainability imperative

A conflict in the Middle East is no longer a distant geopolitical issue for Indonesia—it is an immediate threat that has forced energy security and economic sovereignty to the absolute forefront. To survive global price shocks and supply risks, the nation must transform its energy transition from a climate agenda into a strategic shield by scaling domestic renewables, biofuels and regional supply networks.

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The Indonesian Navy's Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI John Lie arrives at a naval base on Sept. 20, 2023, during the ASEAN Solidarity Exercise Natuna 2023 in Natuna and Batam, the Riau Islands.

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Why Indonesia must become a strategic pivot state

The blurring lines between the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific signal the death of predictable globalization and the rise of a volatile, multi-theater era of systemic competition. To avoid becoming a mere spectator to great power rivalry, Indonesia must shed its passive neutrality and embrace "Strategic Autonomy 2.0" toward bold, technological sovereignty.

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Deputy Immigration and Corrections Minister Silmy Karim (center) walks wearing a detainee vest after questioning at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters in Jakarta on June 4, 2026.

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Analysis: KPK uncovers extortion funding immigration deputy’s lifestyle

Media across the nation have had a field day following the recent arrest of Silmy Karim, 51, the former deputy minister of immigration and corrections, quickly linking his confiscated luxury assets to corruption charges related to an alleged massive scheme extorting expatriates over their stay permits. The scandal has landed a heavy blow on the administration, especially given President Prabowo Subianto’s vow to wage a relentless war against corruptors who undermine his government.

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President Prabowo Subianto gestures on April 10 while delivering a speech in front of stacks of banknotes representing fines paid by companies found to have operated illegally in forest areas, during a ceremony marking the work of his forestry task force that has led to a crackdown on illegal plantations and mines, at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in Jakarta.

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Communication: The policy tool we keep forgetting

In today’s economy, a good policy can still fail if it isn’t explained well. And often, clear communication is what decides whether a policy succeeds or flops.

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This aerial picture shows students protesting to demand a reduction in fuel prices and the dissolution of the free nutritious meal program, which they consider to be a hotbed of corruption, in Jakarta on June 12, 2026.

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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 protests early in his administration, he has also had to face relentless demonstrations that ebbed and flowed depending on how well the public responded to his policies.

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Voters line up at a polling station during the general election in Permatang Pauh, Malaysia's Penang state, on Nov. 19, 2022.

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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

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