Even in a mixed presidential-parliamentary system like ours, there’s nothing in the president’s job description that would allow him or her to replace the leader of an independent political party.

Urgent reforms for MDBs are needed to enhance their effectiveness in achieving SDGs and tackling global and regional issues.

We need a sharp change in direction to fund green energy alternatives, research and development, because the way most policies are trying to direct the much-hyped energy transition is neither achievable, affordable nor realistic.

Indonesia's strategic pivot from coal to LNG and renewable energy sources represents a critical step toward achieving its net-zero emissions goal by 2060.

For PDI-P, embracing Anies would be advantageous. It would not only consolidate its presence in Jakarta but also increase its chance to win other gubernatorial elections in Java, and set the stage for a comeback in the 2029 elections.

The value of time will increase further when it takes a long time before the vessel can be unloaded at the destination ports.

While there have been efforts to integrate financial literacy into the school curriculum, these are often limited and not sufficiently practical.

Care work should be a productive activity that reduces women’s burden and be redistributed to other family members, employers and the government.

Prabowo should consider revisiting the scale of Indonesia's diplomatic presence in Africa to reflect the magnitude of Indonesia’s interests.

Prabowo and his foreign policy team need to make Indonesia and ASEAN effective and respected actors in the Indo-Pacific, the Atlantic, the Americas, Africa and, most importantly, in the world’s oldest civilization and epicentrum, the Middle East

As many as 60 percent of medical tourists stated they had experienced a misdiagnosis at a domestic hospital. This situation forced them look for better and more reliable medical services abroad, a report says.

Public awareness campaigns highlighting the benefits of refillable cosmetics and sustainable practices can drive consumer demand for such products.

In addition to defense, Prabowo has indicated his interest in reviving and expanding Indonesia's role in peacebuilding, but treading this path requires several preparatory steps.

The recent developments in Bangladesh, which culminated this week in autocrat Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and fleeing the country, is a cautionary tale and a lesson for regimes in the Asia-Pacific that continue to ignore the intangible values of democracy and human rights.

ASEAN and Korea are stable partners for each other, particularly in the context of the current era, which is characterized by a heightened level of competition and global uncertainties.

Healthy competition forces airlines to innovate; business models are developing, ranging from selling extra legroom, hotel rooms, car rentals, and developing super apps.

Forcing all lecturers and universities to publish hinders the advancement of their careers and creates an incentive for both lecturers and universities to cheat and tick the boxes on the checklist.

The government's massive, 2 million-hectare sugarcane plantation must adopt and implement an integrated approach to sustainability that considers environmental and indigenous rights as well as adheres to international standards while involving the Papuan people, both from the get-go and at each stage of the project.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance and users develop its wider applications, the technology will take a greater role in ensuring macroeconomic stability and authorities create better, more efficient policies toward realizing a stable and prosperous future for all.

Relocating the nation's capital to Nusantara requires a holistic approach across the economic, political and social ecosystems that involves both domestic oversight and international resources, but it can be done.

Creating a seamless integration of communication as well as command and control systems that are crucial for effective collaborative combat would be challenging should the Indonesian government decide to procure Chinese-made major weapon systems.

From September to December 2022, around 14,000 hectares of forest were cleared to make way for the new capital city, dams and the Sepaku River intake.

Thai citizens are increasingly recognizing that political uncertainty breeds economic stagnation, with judicial overreach as the likely culprit.

Preserving inland fisheries is preserving our heritage; ensuring that our pursuit of livelihoods harmonizes with our natural legacy, fostering a future where both people and the environment thrive in balance.

The value of human life cannot be measured and is intrinsic to every individual, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or other characteristics.  

Bank Indonesia has taken its default position of waiting patiently for the US Fed to cut it rates, praying that the dawn of lower global interest rates arrives soon.

A MTPL insurance system that is localized to socioeconomic realities in alignment with national safety goals can offer a pathway to safer roads and more secure communities in Indonesia.