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From Vladivostok to Gunungkidul: Indonesia must export skills, not just workers

If Indonesia wants its global diplomacy to truly pay off, it must stop sending cheap labor into the shadows and start exporting certified talent the world will actually invest in.

2 minutes ago
Archipelago

Eight airports remain shut on Monday due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons.  ...

57 minutes ago
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Asia's natural disasters must not become financial crises

Physical hazards can quickly morph into macroeconomic shocks. ...

1 hour ago

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Fresh push for asset forfeiture bill met with political concerns

Critics say the new commitment to pass the asset forfeiture bill may be driven by the government’s need to finance President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship programs, while also underlining concerns about the lack of transparency around the draft law.

1 hour ago
Art & Culture premium

A legend in his youth, Ellyas Pical

Seen today, the photo of Elly’s bout against challenger Polanco captures more than a young boxer at the height of his powers.

1 hour ago
Academia premium

Sowing division: When the state pits citizens against citizens

When a government outsources repression to street militias, it isn't preserving order; it is waging a reckless, authoritarian war against its own people.

2 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia vows to work with ASEAN members on haze

The Indonesian government faces pressure from within and outside the country, including in the form of a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur as haze blankets major cities in neighboring countries.

2 hours ago
Academia premium

What SBY and Jokowi can teach Prabowo about regaining public trust

History proves political recovery is entirely possible. SBY and Jokowi successfully restored their approval ratings above 50 percent. Not only did they improve their numbers, both went on win re-election. 

3 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Oil and gas reform accelerates, but will it boost production?

The revision to the Oil and Gas (Migas) Law is now being pushed through the House of Representatives at unusual speed, with lawmakers targeting completion by mid-October 2026 and hoping to conclude deliberations before the current sitting period ends. The pace is notable because the Migas Law revision was not originally included in this year’s national legislation program (Prolegnas), despite years of delays.

3 hours ago
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Police investigate fire at factory at Sei Mangkei SEZ killing three workers

Owned by Turkish personal care and hygiene items manufacturer Evyap, the Indonesian factory produces fatty acids, glycerine and esters.

3 hours ago
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British man gets 9 years, compatriot faces 8 for Bali drug charges

The Denpasar District Court handed down a nine-year prison term to Baath Jarnail Singh for possessing over 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and heard a sentence demand of eight years for Darren Granville Craig over drug trafficking charges, both on Sept. 1.

3 hours ago
Society premium

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds flights, blankets vast region

Ashfall from Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption has disrupted hundreds of flights over the weekend, sending volcanic ash across parts of Java and Sumatra and adding pressure on a country already grappling with a series of disasters.

3 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Barelang Police, Japanese diplomat hold meeting on Batam security

Batam’s characteristics as an industry and investment support area require the police to maintain security stability to maintain investors’ trust, including foreigners.

3 hours ago
Editorial premium

ASEAN unity at stake

Rather than mirroring the geo-economic fragmentation besetting the world, member states need to come together and negotiate favorable trade terms for the region as a whole.

4 hours ago
Regulations premium

New data rules could unlock cross-border data flows

Government Regulation 33/2026 brings businesses long-sought clarity on data protection, with enforcement awaiting a presidential approval of the data protection authority.

14 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Haze emergency grips Sarawak town

Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Sarawak state's Serian district on Borneo island on Friday, after air pollution readings reached critical levels.

15 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Moscow not ruling out trilateral meeting of Russian, US and Chinese leaders

However, before moving on to the actual preparations, it is necessary to understand what the meeting's agenda would be, Ryabkov said.

15 hours ago
Markets premium

OJK to impose 5% ownership cap on IDX after demutualization

Entities that meet the criteria for “strategic shareholder”, such as Danantara, Bank Indonesia and the Finance Ministry, will still be permitted to hold stakes above the 5 percent cap.

19 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Three men get year in jail for trading pangolin scales

The three convicted men accepted their sentences, which were lighter than the 1.5 years and Rp 50 million fine each that the prosecutor had demanded.

21 hours ago
Economy

Job growth but record-high diesel prices – Trump's midterms mixed bag

Fresh economic data brought United States President Donald Trump's Republican Party good and bad news ahead of midterm elections, with the labor market showing strong growth but record-high diesel prices likely to further fuel inflation.

21 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran

US and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including three Iranian oil carriers struck by the Americans and three tankers that Iran said it targeted while on unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

21 hours ago
Society

Soekarno-Hatta airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to 700 kilometres (435 miles) away, the geology agency said in a statement.

23 hours ago
Europe

US envoys outlined 'number of ideas' on ending Ukraine war to Putin

"The American representatives prepared thoroughly for this trip," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters, including AFP.

1 day ago
Archipelago

Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted since late on Friday, with volcanic ash disrupting hundreds of flights as Indonesia faces a string of natural disasters across the archipelago.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Graft scandals expose flaws in university admissions

Indonesia’s “independent” university admission system is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of senior officials at a state university, with experts warning that weak oversight and broad institutional discretion could allow wealthy applicants to buy their way into coveted academic programs.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Africa bigger, US smaller: UN adopts new map

The new map, known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection, improves "the accuracy of the cartographic representation of the world," the resolution said.

1 day ago
Americas

Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Nino

The number of vessels allowed through the waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will be progressively lowered from 36 per day to 32 by mid-September.

1 day ago
Tech

US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

The US wants to discuss cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks, and has floated a proposal to ask US and Chinese AI labs to "police themselves" and share information to prevent AI-linked cyberattacks.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Doubts cast over police probe into Jakarta unrest

The Jakarta Police released face sketches of two men allegedly involved in the murder of a local bystander during the unrest after a protest in Jakarta on Aug. 27, while also declined to tie the rioters to a specific group yet.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces 'extreme' bushfire risk

Australia's weather forecaster said temperatures in the New South Wales capital, were set to hit 33 degrees Celsius, nearly 13 degrees above average.

1 day ago

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Mon, September 7, 2026

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