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Orangutan uses canopy bridge to cross fragmented habitat for ‘first time’

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a man-made canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking a major conservation milestone and offering rare proof that development need not sever forest lifelines.

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Society premium

​​​​​​​Rising anti-vax sentiment undermines child immunization efforts

A renewed measles vaccination drive following a recent outbreak in several regions has fueled public debate over vaccine necessity and effectiveness, exposing resistance among some parents who refuse immunization for their children. ...

46 minutes ago
Politics premium

BREAKING: Hasan Nasbi, Abdul Kadir Karding return to cabinet in latest reshuffle

President Prabowo Subianto reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, reappointing former presidential spokesperson Hasan Nasbi and ex-minister Abdul Kadir Karding to key government posts. ...

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Economy premium

Local pulp producer braces for mass layoffs after permit revocation

Up to 80 percent of Toba Pulp Lestari’s workforce of more than a thousand employees may be affected after the government revoked its forest concession permit over environmental violations.

1 hour ago
Economy premium

Govt aims for 5.7 percent GDP growth in second quarter

The government believes it can push gross domestic product growth beyond the typical 5 percent rate in the second quarter despite unfavorable external conditions.

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Regulations

China vows countermeasures if EU enacts 'Made in Europe' plan

The EU unveiled in March new "Made in Europe" rules for companies trying to access public funds in strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, obliging firms to meet minimum thresholds for EU-made parts.

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Asia & Pacific

China and Myanmar vow more trade, security cooperation

China's Wang Yi has been on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia, travelling to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar this week, seeking to strengthen ties and present Beijing as a more stable alternative to Washington.

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Executive Column: Bluebird stays course amid rising fuel costs, stiffer competition

Bluebird CEO Adrianto Djokosoentono spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Ni Made Tasyarani about how the company is navigating headwinds over rising fuel costs while trying to preserve customers’ purchasing power.

4 hours ago
Academia premium

The biggest investment risk right now? Risk aversion

In a swirling world of heightened uncertainty, investors could be forgiven for hunkering down and minimizing exposure to proliferating risks. Yet paradoxically, the biggest risk may be risk aversion itself.

4 hours ago
Academia premium

Indonesia AI’s strategy: Economically ambitious, socially hollow

Indonesia is charging headlong into an artificial Iintelligence-driven economy, but its current road map leaves the nation’s most vulnerable workers in a blind spot. To prevent a catastrophic "race to the bottom," the government must balance its hunger for innovation with a radical redesign of the social safety net.

5 hours ago
Markets

Chips carry stocks higher; oil jumps on stalled peace talks

Oil climbed on Monday as stalled US-Iran peace talks prolonged the disruption of Middle East energy exports, while renewed excitement about artificial intelligence spending drove up chip stocks at the beginning of a week where war, central banks and tech earnings are in focus.

5 hours ago
Academia premium

Can domestic workers protection law end ‘modern slavery’?

As Indonesia ratifies a historic domestic worker protection law after two decades of silence, the nation must now decide if these statutory rights will remain a paper promise or finally dismantle the structures of modern slavery.

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RI seeks new suppliers, export markets as tensions mount: Trade minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso sat down with The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha to discuss how the government is navigating challenges to maintain export performance due to the Iran war and rising protectionism.

6 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Australian minister Wong to raise energy security on Asia tour

Wong said in a statement that meetings with her counterparts in the three countries would "help ensure we are coordinating effectively" amid upheaval on global energy markets.

7 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Family alleges false accusation ahead of media exec's graft trial

The director of Gumpalannews.com is facing a trial over alleged graft in a 2022 Simeulue regency publication project that caused losses Rp 697.5 million (US$40,428), though a local media union leader has suggested ulterior motives behind the charges.

7 hours ago
Academia

In a fractured world order, where does the Global South fit in?

The era of a Western-dominated world order is over. This is obvious, but it will take some time to sink in across the West.

7 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Orangutan in North Sumatra uses canopy bridge in 'world first': NGO

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the endangered animals bypass a tarred road, an NGO said Sunday.

7 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could well develop as early as May to July.

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Outdoor workers face rising health risks amid dry season

As the dry season is creeping in and projected to be longer and drier due to El Niño, workers who spend most of their time outside may face higher risks of heat-related disease alongside other health conditions, such as respiratory infection.

8 hours ago
Academia premium

The Hormuz naval blockade and strategic implications for Indonesia

As Mideast tensions reignite the threat of naval blockades, Indonesia’s control over global maritime choke points is no longer just a geographical fact; it is a strategic liability pointing to a need for Jakarta to move beyond diplomatic partnerships toward a unified, modernized maritime command.

8 hours ago
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Bakamla backs debate to levy ships in Malacca Strait

Bakamla chief Vice Adm. Irvansyah suggested the construction of supply store and fuel station on the Indonesian side of Malacca Strait so the country could take benefits from the busy shippin line.

9 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Fiscal stability at risk amid rising energy costs

Indonesia’s fiscal position is coming under increasing pressure as global energy prices rise. Early fiscal data already signals strain, with the budget deficit reaching 0.93 percent of gross domestic product - about a third of the 3 percent ceiling - within the first three months of the year. The abrupt reshuffle of key budget officials at the Finance Ministry has further added uncertainty at a time when policy consistency is crucial.

9 hours ago
Europe premium

UK, Indonesia launch maritime partnership by signing 4 MOUs

The partnership aims to strengthen Indonesia's maritime economy, promote food security, improve resilience in coastal communities and create opportunities for the next generation of shipbuilders.

9 hours ago
Society premium

Wikimedia complies with govt’s registration after blackout threat

During a meeting on April 23, Wikimedia clarified its nonprofit nature and commitment to user privacy, while the government made clear its electronic platform registration as a mere administrative process.

10 hours ago
Regulations premium

‘This is the right time’: Trade minister defends Indonesia-US tariff deal

Trade Minister Budi Santoso has defended the government’s decision to pursue a trade agreement with the United States, known as the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which has been criticized for placing Indonesia in an unequal position with the world’s largest economy.

10 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia calls for stronger protection for peacekeepers

Chief Pvt. Rico Pramudia, who was injured during an attack by Israeli forces in Lebanon on March 29, died from his wounds on April 24, bringing the total casualties among United Nations peacekeepers in the country to six.

10 hours ago
Editorial premium

Dark days soldier on

The case should be tried in a civilian court to ensure accountability and uncover the full chain of command.

10 hours ago
Society premium

Health experts urge maternal vaccination to protect pregnant women, babies

Among the vaccines that can be given to pregnant women are those that inoculate against pertussis and tetanus, as antibodies against such diseases can be passed down to the baby through the placenta and breast milk.

22 hours ago
Politics

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Activists and observers say a climate of repression is taking root under a government that baulks at criticism under the leadership of ex-general Prabowo—himself accused of human rights violations in the 1990s.

1 day ago
Americas

'Get down!' Panic and chaos at Washington's glitzy media gala

Trump was seated on the stage at the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner, the first time he attended as president, when loud bangs disrupted the revelry and caused him and others to look up in alarm.

1 day ago

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Mon, April 27, 2026

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