Our 25-year-old democracy remains so fragile that a powerful individual like President Jokowi can undermine it.

One of the key problems in regional financial management is the inefficient allocation of spending by regional governments.

It is ironic that during the celebration of our independence, women’s bodies once again became a central topic of debate, as if society still cannot let women choose what they want to wear.

When political leaders prioritize loyalty over merit, it leads to the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions within government agencies, the judiciary, and state-owned enterprises.

If we could raise the utilization rate of the blue economy by up to 80 percent in the next five years, Indonesia’s GDP could increase by around 3 percent per annum to 8 percent.

A core element in ensuring effective implementation of the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (AEOI) is that participating jurisdictions shall put in place anti-abuse rules to prevent any practices intended to circumvent the reporting and due diligence procedures.

In reality, numerous e-commerce companies merely serve as intermediaries, facilitating the transfer of funds between finance companies and consumers for PayLater services.

Bahlil’s election as the new Golkar chairman will strengthen the possibility of status quo maintenance as President Jokowi is practically Bahlil’s political patron.

Countries must establish a completely new system of international relations based on the principles of respect and well-wishing non-interference.

Southeast Asia’s key economies — Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia — can draw valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance Southeast Asia's strategies for managing mpox and ensuring socioeconomic resilience through robust cooperation.

Researching AI's potential in education is paramount to ensure our teachers' autonomy through personalized professional development as well as to ensure quality, innovative education, so our students have the digital and critical thinking skills needed to meet the challenges of a technology-dominated future.

The right to vote, alongside the exercise of expression and choice, is sacred. Piercing through people’s personal data sets Indonesia’s democracy back.

India embraces science alongside spirituality, allowing us to embrace technology while staying anchored, grounded, and connected in our spiritual tradition.

In his trip to India, Anwar has shown a deft statesmanship by not giving any hints—let alone policy statements—that Malaysia will side with India in its tiffs with China.

Preparing for the climate crisis needs collective investment in a network of humanitarian first-responders.

Combining engineering and economics is a winning strategy and should be decisive in managing Indonesia’s limited resources to maximize social and economic benefits nationwide.

Indonesia needs to look to harnessing the skills of its applied scientists, specifically nuclear engineers and engineering physicists, by carving out opportunities in emerging sectors toward reaching its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.

The rapid growth of internet users in Indonesia must be matched by a corresponding rise in critical thinking skills, so its citizens are equipped with the tools they need to navigate the complex digital landscape and avoid being targeted by disinformation and misinformation campaigns.

Following rapid development of Nusantara toward its unveiling on Independence Day, now is the time to conduct a field study to verify the customary lands that fall within the city limits and resolve any issues related to the protection of indigenous peoples' rights to avoid any potential conflicts.

Mattalatta had opted to forgo being a king in South Sulawesi in order to fight for national independence, and his dedication in forming the Hasanuddin regiment was part of this struggle.

If we cannot lean on the proper rules of the game (the law), our lives will depend on the whims of the uncertain political world.

While it is understandable for authorities to require banks to disclose their secrets in the public interest, the increasing frequency of cyber incidents underscores the need for caution

The IFC has highlighted that India’s GDP grew by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 7 percent between 2005 and 2019, whereas the emissions grew at a CAGR of about 4 percent.

A ministerial regulation issued this year has revoked a previous rule mandating the Indonesian Scout Movement as a extracurricular activity, when scouting plays a vital role in instilling civic virtues in young people and therefore contributes to producing future generations of upstanding leaders that can develop Indonesian democracy.

Should the issue of costly and slow broadband internet lead to continued limited internet data consumption, the digital divide in Indonesia is likely to widen further.

Public interests are often overlooked in favor of satisfying group or personal egos, which is why many policies and state practices become mere formalities, ineffective and off-target.

A hydropower project reportedly requires 16 types of permits, including a consent statement from residents and an environmental impact analysis (Amdal), notorious for taking years to issue.