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People offer flowers on May 1, 2026, and pray for the victims of a train collision that killed 16 people at Bekasi Timur Station in Bekasi, West Java.
People offer flowers on May 1, 2026, and pray for the victims of a train collision that killed 16 people at Bekasi Timur Station in Bekasi, West Java.`
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Deadly train crash: Vulnerability of the working class

Mobility is not just about transport. It is part of the structure of work itself.

28 minutes ago
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Why maternity leave is an investment in our future

While Indonesian law promises maternity leave, structural barriers and the undervaluation of care transform this vital right into an inaccessible luxury for many working mothers.

1 hour ago
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The unraveling order - and Indonesia’s strategic opening

For Indonesia, the question is not whether the world is becoming more uncertain; it is whether Jakarta is prepared to convert that uncertainty into influence.

2 hours ago

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Purbaya’s aggressive fiscal shift: Growth at what cost?

Finance Minister Purbaya has pivoted toward an aggressive, pro-growth fiscal strategy that breaks from years of cautious discipline. However, using reserve cash and central bank surpluses to fund this vision may jeopardize Indonesia’s long-term institutional stability and debt credibility.

3 hours ago
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A diplomacy of purpose: Indonesia’s path in a fragmented world

Calls for credibility should be grounded in a full appreciation of the system as it operates, not just how it appears from the outside. 

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Analysis: Danantara bets on logistics merger, stronger firms may foot the bill

Danantara Indonesia has announced plans to consolidate 15 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and their logistics arms into a single “super” logistics entity in an effort to address longstanding structural issues in Indonesia’s state-owned logistics sector. The consolidation spans multiple segments, from railway distribution to fertilizer distribution, and combines both profitable and loss-making firms under the ambition of building a more integrated and efficient national logistics backbone.

4 hours ago
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More than just PR problem

A quick scroll on social media is enough to show the extent of the public relations problem, with netizens expressing vitriol toward not only some of the government’s signature projects, the free meal program in particular, but also making personal attacks against the President and members of his inner circle. 

5 hours ago
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Stop building schools for the poor. Start fixing education for all

Establishing separate schools for poor children doesn't break the cycle of poverty, but rather institutionalizes it. Indonesia must move beyond charity schooling and commit to a single, high-quality education system that treats every child as a full participant in the nation's future.

2 days ago
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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion

Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.

3 months 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. 

9 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.

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

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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.

1 year 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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