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Beyond formal military alliances, the evolving Japan-Malaysia partnership proves that decades of accumulated trust can be just as strategically valuable as a defense pact in an uncertain Indo-Pacific.
18 minutes agoThrough personal reflection and conversations with others, one writer explores gender, belonging, and the long – often arduous – process of becoming oneself. ...
29 minutes agoAs geopolitical crises bring the global economy to its knees, tinkering with interest rates won't save failing currencies—only a structural overhaul of a nation’s foundational "5Es," starting with energy self-sufficiency, can weather the storm. ...
1 hour agoSudewo is charged with extorting officials appointed to fill various positions in 401 village administrations in 21 districts across Pati and taking bribes from railway track projects at the Transportation Ministry’s Railway Directorate General in 2022.
2 hours agoWhile some people remain to preserve cultural traditions and livelihoods despite mounting risks, others feel that they have no choice but to leave their homes.
2 hours agoThe Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 percent for the fourth consecutive meeting, with the vote being unanimous for the first time in a year.
2 hours agoBy shifting the focus from rigid gross export receipts to true, economically retainable value, this analysis challenges the structural assumptions underlying Indonesia's aggressive 100 percent natural resource repatriation policy.
3 hours agoA rift seems to have appeared in the ongoing student movement against excessive budgetary spending and rising fuel prices after BEM Bersatu alleged that certain student unions may have been swayed by political influence, which elicited prompt denial from its peers as well as the PDI-P.
3 hours agoIndonesia’s industrial landscape is undergoing a massive structural transformation, driven by high-stakes projects that demand unprecedented engineering precision. At the center of this shift is Zamil Steel Buildings Vietnam Co., Ltd., which is increasingly being tapped to provide the steel framework for the nation's most complex infrastructure.
3 hours agoPresident Prabowo Subianto has praised the country’s 2026 haj management but called for further improvements, including better services and shorter wait times for pilgrims.
4 hours agoMobility rests on two conditions, both necessary and neither sufficient alone. Individuals must possess the capability to climb, and the cost of climbing must be low enough for that capability to be exercised.
4 hours agoOn one side of the Sports Hall at Yogyakarta State University, young Indonesian talents competed to win the Pro Futsal League (PFL) final; on the other side, ultramicro entrepreneurs experienced firsthand the economic benefits generated by the 5,400-strong crowd gathered in the arena.
21 hours agoThe passage of amendments to the 2002 Police Law marks a significant expansion of the National Police’s authority, renewing concerns that the institution is becoming increasingly powerful while remaining subject to limited external oversight. The House of Representatives approved the bill during a plenary session on June 9, following a few weeks of relatively smooth deliberations.
4 hours agoCorporate transformation does not always begin with major changes that are visible from the outside. More often than not, transformation grows from within: through the way employees work, appreciate one another, share best practices and introduce innovations in their respective work environments.
21 hours agoEricsson Indonesia president director Nora Wahby spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha on May 19 to discuss rolling out the 5G spectrum in Indonesia toward realizing the country’s digital ambitions and elevating its global competitiveness.
4 hours agoLevering his unique background as a democratically elected former general, President Prabowo Subianto is uniquely positioned to break ASEAN's deadlock and rewrite history as Myanmar’s peacemaker.
4 hours agoCalls are growing to suspend and review President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meal program amid mounting concerns about persistent implementation problems, even as the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), under new leadership, moves to improve oversight.
4 hours agoThe tree is regarded as a significant historical landmark in Purworejo, marking the area where ancient inscriptions were discovered.
4 hours agoThe disaster claimed one life and left 76 people injured, with 73 sustaining minor injuries and three suffering serious injuries.
15 hours agoCreating a functioning mineral exchange requires building the necessary infrastructure, trading systems and market confidence, which analysts say could take longer than the time remaining until the targeted Jan. 1 rollout.
15 hours agoForeign Minister Sugiono arrived in Kazan on Wednesday morning to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit, where discussions on pressing regional and global issues are expected to take place over the two-day conference.
17 hours agoPLN actually requires 154 million tonnes of coal annually to fuel its steam-fired power plants, but has secured contracts for only 134 million tonnes.
19 hours agoQatar reaffirmed its US$4 billion commitment to invest in Indonesia as the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation ahead of a visit by the emir
20 hours agoDuring their phone conversation, the Palestinian president expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s support while urging the Prabowo administration’s active role in advocating for the people of Palestine.
20 hours agoThe environmental group's river cleanup efforts are feeding a growing circular design movement, turning discarded plastic into furniture while pushing for systemic action on waste management.
21 hours agoDrought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns that the country’s dry season is expected to peak in August and may last longer than usual.
21 hours agoIn 2025, the subsidized three‑kilogram green cylinder retail price was Rp 16,000, against an estimated market price of around Rp 48,000, with the state covering the full gap.
22 hours agoThe disruptions come as Southeast Asian economies that typically buy Indonesian coal are cranking up their coal-fired power capacity.
22 hours agoMessi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals, drawing level with Germany's Miroslav Klose.
23 hours agoUnder such tense conditions, neutral and trusted actors can play a vital role in facilitating dialogue, rebuilding confidence, reducing tensions and helping both countries move toward lasting peace.
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