Food can be a sensitive issue, especially in Indonesia, so getting this wrong would cost the government a lot of political capital.

It's better for the President to distance himself from the post-election political dynamics and let the political parties settle their issues among themselves.

The dedication of poll workers, amid challenges and sacrifices, embodies the spirit of democracy and strengthens the foundation of our nation.

Prabowo may eventually be able to implement his expansive fiscal policy if he can get adequate political support at the House to amend the 2003 State Finances Law that limits the deficit to 3 percent but that would cause big risks to the economic stability.

Thaksin’s release on parole shows Thailand has set an example for its ASEAN neighbors about the absolute necessity to adopt an inclusive and democratic system of government. 

After being left for nearly two decades to fend for themselves against digital disruption, mostly from Big Tech, and with the latest tide of artificial intelligence, Indonesian media companies finally have some room to breathe after a newly passed presidential regulation on publishers' rights.

Indonesia and the rest of the world must fight harder the diplomatic battles through the UN to end all wars, occupations, atrocities and genocides.

The shortages prove something has gone wrong with the Bulog distribution system and the government must mend it as soon as possible.

In a country where both the executive and legislative branches of government play an active role in lawmaking, the results of the legislative race will be important in determining the strength and direction of the nation.

Bekasi won the award because of its bylaws that promote religious harmony and its sufficient budget allocation to organize programs aimed at strengthening religious tolerance among residents.

With all the uncertainty that comes with a regime change, Indonesia's business world has breathed a collective sigh of relief at the highly likely possibility of closing the chapter on the presidential election in just one round.

For those who expected the presidential poll to be decided in two rounds, the result, based on the quick count method conducted by a number of pollsters, was a continuation of a trend prevailing since 2009 that presidential elections finish after a single round.

Opinion surveys have found that while most voters know who they will vote for, many remain on the fence.

It is getting harder to take Washington’s Middle East policy seriously when it has been arming, funding and assisting Israel in the Gaza war.

One of the causes of widening income inequality is the structure of personal income tax (PIT), which until 2021 favored the upper middle income and rich taxpayers. 

As the economy seems to be under control, it is entirely valid to question the need for Jokowi's opaque budget adjustment.

Let us hope we can rest and refresh over the coming long weekend, so we can channel the positive characteristics of the Wood Dragon and herald a new era of courage and wisdom as we head to the polls a few days later.

When the leader of a nation has no qualms about showing off his moral ambiguity, how can we expect the rest of government to maintain higher standards?

That respected academics from various universities across the country have talked tough against the President should serve as a reminder that his acts of intervention have threatened the hard-won democracy.

Many local developers struggle to find the necessary funding with many still relying on their own pockets or angel investors. 

Financial difficulty makes a poor excuse for not saving the lives of these tigers. Especially when the country is spending so much money on the coming elections.

Thomas Lembong’s characterization of Indonesia’s foreign policy as “transactional” makes it sound as if decisions were made ad hoc based on pragmatic considerations, but neutrality or non-alignment is, in fact, quite a principled position to take.

Reaching the round of 16 should be the team's minimum target if they qualify for the next AFC Asian Cup.

Indonesia has no moral ground to hold Israel responsible for its acts of genocide, unlike South Africa, because we are not a party to the 1948 Geneva Convention.

The final unit price of the Jakarta-Bandung railway, some US$52 million per kilometer, is higher than that of China’s high-speed rail, which cost between $17 million and $30 million per kilometer, as well as France’s, which cost $24 million per kilometer.

Assuming a voter knows which presidential election ticket they want to support, they might want to cast their vote strategically by choosing the ticket’s main political party sponsor.

The rumors and reports of a flock ministers potentially flying the coop are beyond the slight ruffling in government that might be expected during an election year, and the people deserve better.

By resorting to cheap tricks, Gibran has undermined the credibility of the debates, which are a crucial feature of our democratic elections and help many voters make up their minds for election day.

The fact is, the government has been trying to put all its EV development eggs in one basket, that of nickel, but flexibility, innovation and adaptability are key to building an industry that is founded on ever-evolving technology. 

The government has never consistently implemented the comprehensive food security strategy outlined in the 2012 Food Law.