Attributing the death of poet Amir Hamzah in March 1946 simply to “social revolution in East Sumatra” is an historical injustice.

With a population of a little over 1 million people, the impoverished regency is mostly known for its stories of black magic and export of roasted ground nut.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched an investigation into alleged graft in the procurement of Google Cloud services by the former Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry under Nadiem Makarim. The antigraft body has also summoned former religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas for questioning in a separate case pertaining to the 2024 haj program.

The ostentatious ceremony at an airfield in Bandung on National Veterans Day has only reinforced the military buildup policy of the current administration, sounding the alarm on the feared return of militarism to Indonesia amid a perceived democratic decline.

For many of our farmers, agriculture still does not provide a dignified or dependable livelihood.

For the Global South, the “trade tsunami” comes as a dramatic shock to countries long accustomed to walking an awkward path between various foreign power blocs.

The ongoing revision of the KUHAP is a crucial opportunity to create a more just, inclusive and human rights-oriented criminal justice system. 

It is clear that we are entering a new and far more dangerous era, defined not by the pursuit of shared prosperity but by the stark realities of great power competition.

The world faces an unprecedented water crisis that demands a paradigm shift in how we value and govern our most precious resource.

Cross-sector action rooted in awareness, empathy and knowledge is needed to resolve Indonesia's crisis of nationalism with regard to Papua, not the mischaracterization, fearfulness and misinformation that has prevailed over past decades.

Indonesia and Malaysia's agreement to economic cooperation in the disputed maritime area of Ambalat is one way to keep all channels open, though it cannot replace maritime diplomacy in resolving the decades-long issue.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) continues to be ambivalent in its stance toward President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, with party matriarch Megawati Soekarnputri declaring it is neither part of the coalition government nor in the opposition role.

We cannot let fraud scandals blind us to the importance of technological progress, especially in fields like artificial intelligence.

Taiwan faces an increasingly uncertain and precarious future, caught between domestic instability and the shifting, unpredictable dynamics of US-China relations.

A key factor behind this growing interest lies in the regulatory flexibility and investment-friendly climate introduced by the Indonesian government.

The rise of local currency transactions presents a challenge to the traditional dominance of the United States dollar in global trade.

Just blaming Trump for the United States' betrayal of itself is too glib an explanation for the transformation that has taken place in the US.

Complex issues are often oversimplified for headlines, and the popular focus on making "deals" instead of "agreements" highlights a short-term, transactional mindset.

The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has officially reopened access to approximately 31 million bank accounts across 105 banks, following intense public backlash. These accounts had previously been frozen on the grounds of dormancy. According to the Financial Services Authority (OJK), 9,487 formal complaints regarding unprompted account freezes were received via its official platform, the APPK, as of July 14. Since this figure only includes submissions through one channel, the actual number of grievances reported directly to banks is likely much higher.

Not only that, for the first time in the history, all albums, singles and EPs, from the biggest masterpieces to the most ephemeral bubblegum pop songs, are now available essentially for free. 

A nationwide crackdown in July led to 3,000 arrests. But large scam operators remain untouched.

Peru and Indonesia shared common interests to promote a more just and inclusive global order, highlighting the importance of multilateralism, sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.

Behind the industry lies a clear indication of the government's failure to provide adequate and quality formal employment for its citizens.

Trump’s frontal assault on the world economy was a shock to everyone, but it also gave Europe, China and various middle powers an opportunity to make a statement about who they are and what they stand for. 

When a government begins to believe its own hype, policy becomes unmoored from economic reality. 

As the 80th anniversary of Indonesian independence approaches, a surprising symbol of nationalist pride has emerged. Instead of displaying the historic Red and White flag, a nationwide grassroots movement has citizens waving the flag of a fictional pirate group from the famous Japanese manga and anime series One Piece.

Many would characterize the current state of our economy as neither normal, nor healthy.