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Politics premium

Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

The release of a social media content creator accused over a satirical post has done little to ease concerns over the growing criminalization of government critics, with rights groups warning that his continued status as a suspect reflects an increasingly hostile environment for online free expression in Indonesia.

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Sports

France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England must now attempt to summon the remnants of their competitive will and physical reserves for a game that is widely disliked throughout football. ...

16 minutes ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Weakening competitiveness highlights structural challenges

Indonesia's position in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) continued its downward trend in 2026, falling eight places to 48th out of 70 economies, according to the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking evaluates 70 economies using global, regional and national data, alongside surveys of seni...

30 minutes ago

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Regulations premium

Are Grab, Gojek drivers entrepreneurs? The govt thinks they should be

The government's proposal to reclassify ride-hailing drivers as microbusiness owners has drawn mixed reactions, with labor unions pushing for employee status, some drivers preferring to remain partners with stronger legal protections and platform operators backing the government’s initiative.  

1 hour ago
Politics premium

Court revokes direct appointment for mining permits

All parties eligible to manage mining permits, including religious groups and universities, must go through a selection process that is necessary to ensure fairness and equal treatment, according to a Constitutional Court ruling.

1 hour ago
Editorial premium

End street harassment

The state must bridge the gap between its progressive anti-harassment law and the dangerous reality on the streets, so women are not forced to choose between physical fitness and personal safety.

1 hour ago
Art & Culture premium

‘Where Are We in Time’ reflects a world in flux

Museum MACAN's first exhibition season of 2026 brings together contemporary and historical works that examine how history, memory and power shape the landscapes we inherit, and how we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.

9 hours ago
Americas

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the program or employment in the US.

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia to store imported 'Russian' crude as national reserves

The government has imported around 770,000 barrels of Russian crude oil, according to a Bloomberg report, though the energy ministry says further verification is necessary to determine the composition and source of the fuel that makes up the so-called Indonesia blend.

16 hours ago
Americas

Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference

The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities.

16 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Jasatama KG Media delivers comprehensive media distribution, digital solutions nationwide

Amid the rapidly evolving media landscape, Jasatama KG Media reaffirms its commitment to providing reliable media distribution and retail services to meet the growing information needs of the Indonesian public.

17 hours ago
Americas

ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels

In the speech, Trump declassified intelligence that he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing altered the 2020 vote, which he lost.

17 hours ago
Americas

Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US

US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, while the Northeast including New York was also experiencing deteriorating air quality.

17 hours ago
Regulations premium

Red and White Cooperatives to absorb harvests during price slumps

Since the program’s launch in July last year, President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has added multiple tasks and broadened the cooperatives’ scope of work from grocery stores to managing community oil wells.

17 hours ago
Academia

So you want to build your own metals smelter?

The number of barriers to establishing a successful processing business is "vast", according to a joint analysis by consultancy CRU and the World Bank.

19 hours ago
Academia premium

July 15 and Turkey's defining democratic stand

By standing up for its independence and future to confront the coup plotters, our august nation asserted to the entire world that the will of the people can never be subjugated.

20 hours ago
Tech

China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai.

20 hours ago
Academia premium

The Shinawatra code in Jakarta and the posturing of Thai power

A power play disguised as diplomacy, the Shinawatra family’s high-stakes meeting with President Prabowo in Jakarta reveals a masterclass in reciprocal politics, leveraging international prestige to reshape Bangkok's domestic power balance while securing vital economic lifelines for Indonesia.

21 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Tiger mauls another victim in Riau, wildlife agency responds

The traps and cameras were installed to monitor tiger’s movement around the incident location as a mitigation measure.

21 hours ago
Academia premium

Energy volatility is Asia's real stress test

Governments can prepare for persistently high energy prices, but they cannot anticipate every possible market outcome.

22 hours ago
Editorial premium

Prabowo’s ASEAN leadership moment

As regional powers gather in Manila, the upcoming ASEAN summit presents a high-stakes test for President Prabowo to silence his critics, reclaim Jakarta's traditional leadership mantle, and break the deadlock over the bloody crisis in Myanmar.

22 hours ago
Politics premium

Leaked travel document fuels rumor of ministry shake-up

After a leaked travel document including the minister’s wife and daughter made rounds on social media, hundreds of Public Works Ministry officials and civil servants were reportedly transferred to regional offices outside Java.

22 hours ago
Academia premium

The price of centralization: Inside the regional budget crisis

As Jakarta starves the regions provinces of vital funds to bankroll high-profile national projects, the country’s decentralized governance is fracturing under the weight of an unprecedented, manufactured regional budget crisis.

23 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

ASEAN’s Myanmar ‘recalibration’ draws backlash from regional advocacy group

Questions have begun to mount over a shift in ASEAN’s approach toward closer engagement with Myanmar’s military government nearly five years after the coup, with critics expressing concern that the bloc risks emboldening the junta despite its repeated failure to comply with the group’s peace roadmap.

23 hours ago
Politics premium

Prabowo orders reviews of flagship programs, signals possible shift

President Prabowo Subianto is reassessing two of his flagship programs, signaling a possible shift in the rollout of the free nutritious meals and the Red and White cooperatives program, amid persistent controversies and growing public scrutiny surrounding his costly initiatives.

23 hours ago
Academia premium

Learning from the Chilean paradox: Protecting Indonesia’s middle class

While Indonesia's macroeconomic growth may appear reassuring on paper, it would do well to take a close look at the country's current trajectory in parallel with Chile's experience since 2019 to avoid creating an increasingly fragile middle class.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

Exercise meets anxiety as harassment shadows women joggers

Reports of sexual harassment targeting women while jogging in Jakarta have reignited concerns over the safety of the public spaces, after a South Jakarta resident alleged she was groped by a passing motorcyclist and some other women shared similar experiences online.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Jakarta turns to Indonesia's first municipal bond

In a landmark move for Indonesia's local government financing, the Jakarta provincial administration is set to issue a Rp 3.5 trillion (US$193.66 million) municipal bond. The province plans to tap the capital market directly after regional transfers from the central government were reduced by Rp 15 trillion, falling from Rp 27.5 trillion in 2025 to just Rp 11 trillion in 2026. The sharp decline has created significant fiscal pressure on the province and prompted the search for alternative sources of funding.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

OJK looks to PFII for local banks to expand their services

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has proposed implementing universal banking in the planned Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) to streamline business licensing and boost the country’s investment appeal.  

1 day ago
Politics premium

Legal mire increases doubts about Febrie's graft probe

Observers caution that the unclear status of corruption investigations involving Febrie Adriansyah, a former top graft buster at the Attorney General's Office, may indicate that the cases have been politically compromised. 

1 day ago

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Sat, July 18, 2026

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