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Residents wade through floodwaters in their neighbourhood following heavy rainfall on Sept. 10 in Denpasar, Bali.
Residents wade through floodwaters in their neighbourhood following heavy rainfall on Sept. 10 in Denpasar, Bali.`
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Rivers, rituals and rubbish: Can Bali stay beautiful?

Can ecotourism be part of the fix? Yes, if Bali uses the legal framework, community willpower, and tourism revenue.

58 minutes ago
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UNGA: Human rights and Prabowo's political test

Following the mass demontrations earlier this month and its devastating toll, the government needs to take proactive steps toward accountability, or the President's appearance at the UN General Assembly next week could be met with a negative response over Indonesia's pattern of state impunity.

1 hour ago
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Sri Mulyani vs Purbaya: Balancing speed with discipline

To translate fiscal policy into soccer terms, former finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati played defense while her predecessor Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa prefers offensive play. 

3 hours ago

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Did Prabowo’s fiscal vision leave people behind?

For a leader democratically elected by the people and with historic legislative support, it is ironic that President Prabowo Subianto finds himself on the line in less than a year of his tenure. 

4 hours ago
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Analysis: Cabinet reshuffle raises more questions than answers

The lack of a justification for President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet reshuffle has raised more questions than answers. The effectiveness of the reshuffle is questionable since two key positions, the coordinating political and security affairs minister and the youth and sports minister, remain unfilled.

4 hours ago
Editorial

Beyond the hashtags

Online mobilization may ignite public discourse, but it cannot replace the deep, patient work of organic movement-building.

5 hours ago
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R2P without consistency is complicity

Indonesia has been consistent and steadfast in its efforts to support the Palestine cause by ultimately ensuring that it remains an international agenda and highlighting its multidimensionality, especially with regard to the UN principle of the Responsibility to Protect.

2 days ago
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When minors become targets of violent extremist groups

Radicalization in the digital age doesn't fit neatly into a prescribed box of right-wing extremism, and protecting minors vulnerable to online influences begins with offline efforts at home to reach out, connect and listen to the multitude of mixed issues at the root of adolescent angst.

2 days ago
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Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped. 

2 months ago
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Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

2 months ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

2 months ago
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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.

8 months ago
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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).

1 year ago
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Beyond the hashtags

Online mobilization may ignite public discourse, but it cannot replace the deep, patient work of organic movement-building.

5 hours ago
editorial

Stages of resistance

For years, the state’s approach aligned more closely with regimes that repress rather than protect free speech. 

2 days ago
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Purbaya’s thankless task

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa begins his job as the country’s new finance minister at a tough moment, as the 2026 budget plan comes with lots of open questions but little time to find the answers.

3 days ago
editorial

Save the forest

Deforestation often benefits a few political and business elites in Jakarta, leaving rural communities with limited resources to protect themselves from environmental degradation.

4 days ago
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Israel’s defiance of peace

The attack on Tuesday is a blatant breach of international law and a stumbling block to the ongoing efforts to end the violence that has claimed thousands of innocent lives in the past two years.

4 days ago
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Farewell Bu Ani

After seeing online videos showing the interior of her home being vandalized with her hand-drawn painting being damaged in the incident, many certainly expected that it would be difficult for Sri Mulyani to return to her job the next day.

5 days ago
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A gentle reminder to Prabowo

The President should consult with his aides before striking a deal with a foreign leader or institution. 

6 days ago

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Mon, September 15, 2025

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