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Tech premium

Indonesia tumbles in cybersecurity ranking

Experts have called for a change in thinking among business leaders and regulators after Indonesia plummeted from position 48 to 84 in a global ranking of countries for cybersecurity.

9 hours ago
Politics premium

Online critic found guilty in August riots but walks free from prison

Judges found the defendant guilty of inciting public anger against the government and state officials through her Instagram Story telling people to burn down the National Police headquarters that was ‘deliberately’ posted when ‘the public was angry’. ...

9 hours ago
Currently Obsessed

Finding wisdom in dystopian literature when the world feels off

In these strange times we live in, dystopian stories from Orwell to Bradbury can sharpen our awareness, offer strength and remind us what’s worth protecting. ...

10 hours ago

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Jakarta premium

South Tangerang temporarily stops sending waste to Bogor

Bogor regency in West Java claimed the waste processing facility receiving up to 200 tonnes of waste from South Tangerang, Banten, had not obtained proper authorization to manage garbage from outside the regency.

11 hours ago
Archipelago

Indonesian military rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

The military used drones to deliver food and medicine to the stranded workers, before evacuating them to safety after three days, a spokesman said. 

12 hours ago
Americas

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

X said it will "geoblock the ability" of all Grok and X users to create images of people in "bikinis, underwear, and similar attire" in those jurisdictions where such actions are deemed illegal.

14 hours ago
Academia

How the global water cycle amplifies climate disasters

While weather extremes such as flooding and wildfires are frequently identified as visible consequences of climate change, global warming is also affecting a deeper factor: our planet’s water cycle.

15 hours ago
Academia premium

Prabowo’s historic visit to Pakistan: A new chapter in the relations

The visit underscores the shared commitment of both countries to reinvigorate their longstanding partnership and elevate it to new heights.

16 hours ago
Economy

US Supreme Court does not issue ruling on Trump's tariffs

The US Supreme Court issued three decisions on Wednesday but did not decide the closely watched dispute over the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

16 hours ago
Companies

Beijing tells firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

Chinese authorities have told domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software made by more than a dozen firms from the US and Israel due to national security concerns, three people briefed on the matter said.

17 hours ago
Academia premium

Leveling the playing field: OJK’s new IPO rules

Indonesia’s new e-IPO rules are designed to give ordinary investors a more fair shot at IPO shares while reassuring serious institutional money that the system is better policed and less prone to speculative froth. 

17 hours ago
Society premium

Concerns mount over Prabowo’s plan to expand Sekolah Rakyat to 500 schools

President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to significantly expand his flagship Sekolah Rakyat (community school) program in the coming years has drawn scrutiny from observers, who caution that rapid growth could come at the expense of measurable learning outcomes.

17 hours ago
Academia premium

Will Prabowo be more ‘daring’ or more realistic in his fiscal policy in 2026?

The decision to push through a massive budget for the free nutritious meal program reflects misplaced priorities, as the program has yet to show clear benefits in its first year while other critical policies remain underfunded.

18 hours ago
Politics premium

Interfaith group comes out against abolishing direct regional elections

People must be given as much space as possible to elect their governors, mayors or regents, says interfaith and pro-democracy group Gerakan Nurani Bangsa (GNB).

18 hours ago
Politics premium

Prabowo makes first presidential visit to Nusantara

President Prabowo Subianto made his first visit to the country’s future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan, in what analysts deemed as an attempt to dispel doubts over his commitment to completing his predecessor's project.

18 hours ago
Academia premium

Building dynamic resilience in a fragmented world

Indonesia has chosen dynamic resilience as its foreign policy doctrine, the ability and flexibility to engage where needed by first ensuring everyday public security and prosperity at home.

19 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Indonesia plays it safe in response to US attack on Venezuela

It should have been a no-brainer for Indonesia to condemn the United States for bombing Caracas and then seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, flying them to New York to face drug trafficking charges. This was clearly an act of aggression against a sovereign country and a violation of international laws.

19 hours ago
Politics premium

Indonesia makes turn toward defense diplomacy

Diplomacy and defense are ‘inseparable’, says Foreign Minister Sugiono in his annual address, highlighting the government’s foreign policy priority in expanding defense cooperation with key partners.

19 hours ago
Archipelago premium

2 shrimpers die in rough seas off North Sumatra

Rescue personnel have recovered the bodies of two shrimpers who were killed on Sunday when their boat capsized in huge waves and strong winds off Batu Bara regency, while a third survived.

19 hours ago
Editorial premium

The illusion of self-sufficiency

Self-sufficiency was a core promise of Prabowo’s campaign, and the global geopolitical climate has made the idea politically attractive. 

20 hours ago
Regulations premium

Price gap, limited materials cloud biodiesel push

An aggressive biodiesel push could pile pressure on energy subsidies in the state budget due to fluctuations in palm oil prices and squeeze already limited feedstock supplies that are also crucial for other industries.

1 day ago
Books

As world burns, Amitav Ghosh writes for the future

But his recent work focuses on what he considers the most urgent concern: the accelerating unravelling of the natural world and the moral legacy left for the future.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

West Java aims to swap Kertajati airport assets for stake in Bandung airport

The West Java administration plans to give its stake in Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka to the central government and in return get a stake in Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung.  

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Over 20 killed in train accident at China-backed project in Thailand

Footage from the scene verified by AFP showed the crane's broken structure resting on giant concrete pillars, with smoke rising from the wreckage of the train below.

1 day ago
Companies

Sinar Mas Land’s Medical Suites supports an integrated healthcare system ecosystem

As the government accelerates the transformation of the national healthcare sector through increased investment, medical technology innovation and the development of global-standard healthcare facilities, Sinar Mas Land presents Medical Suites, an international-standard medical building designed to support the development of healthcare services, research, medical education and leading medical practices.

1 day ago
Europe premium

New ASEF envoy to strengthen people-to-people ties with Europe

The Foreign Ministry's new pick to serve as Indonesia's governor to the intergovernmental nonprofit indicates a growing focus on soft diplomacy in strengthening both bilateral and interregional ties.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Textile firms push for cheaper loans, tighter imports after $6b support pledge

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday that President Prabowo Subianto had committed to the funding to keep technology competitive and sustain investment in the textile sector.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Radioactive zinc shipment in Philippines onshore in 'safe' location

The 23 containers arrived in Manila aboard the MV Hansa Augsburg in late September after Indonesian authorities "rejected and reexported" them after discovering traces of radioactive Caesium-137.

1 day ago
Companies

Indonesian ride-hailing industry set for shake-up under draft presidential decree

Millions of Indonesian ride-hailing drivers would receive major increases to financial and social benefits under a draft decree being considered by President Prabowo Subianto, two sources said, threatening the profitability of ride-sharing platforms in their largest market in Southeast Asia.

1 day ago
Table Setting

Eating like a billionaire on a budget at Bobby’s Burger

A viral persona turns restaurateur. We tried Bobby Saputra’s burger joint to see if the food lives up to the flex.

1 day ago

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Thu, January 15, 2026

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