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Society premium

Govt plans bigger Independence Day celebration at palace

The government is considering increasing the public quota to join what is being billed as the largest Independence Day celebration ever held at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to commemorate the country’s 80th anniversary.

1 week ago
Academia premium

The One Piece banner spectacle and the crisis of national symbols

When citizens choose a pirate flag over an official sign of national identity to symbolize their hopes for justice, it is not because they reject the nation. It is because they feel rejected by it. ...

1 week ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Thailand-Cambodia war: A pipe dream for ASEAN unity

ASEAN has come under heavy criticism for its failure to prevent war from erupting between Thailand and Cambodia, with a part of that blame leveled at Indonesia as the largest member of the regional group. The paralysis of ASEAN reveals the limits of diplomacy when it comes to resolving territorial disputes between members. Not surprisingly, Indonesia has not done much beyond appealing for restrain...

1 week ago

The Latest

Editorial

Speak boldly, Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto must seize his upcoming address at the United Nations General Assembly next month to make Indonesia’s stance on Palestine unambiguous.

1 week ago
Politics premium

Bahlil’s grip over Golkar tested

Speculation over an extraordinary congress being planned this year to oust Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has resurfaced in the past week, raising questions about growing internal dissatisfaction with his leadership.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia, Singapore boost defense ties amid global uncertainty

Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation through more joint exercises and military exchange programs, reaffirming on Tuesday their shared commitment to uphold international law and maintain ASEAN unity amid rising global instability.

1 week ago
Archipelago premium

Two Chinese, one Indonesian dead in Bali boat sinking

Two Chinese nationals have died and a Balinese man is missing after the Dolphin II ran aground, capsized and sank on Tuesday as it was entering Sanur Port after sailing from Nusa Penida.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

Developers slam housing offtake agency plan as off-target, inefficient

Developers and experts in the property industry have hit back at the government's proposed housing offtake agency, raising questions about funding and staffing as well as concerns regarding added inefficiencies, especially amid the ongoing slew of costly flagship projects.

1 week ago
Jakarta premium

Evicted Kampung Bayam residents return home despite uncertainty

After years in limbo, Kampung Bayam residents have finally agreed to relocate to a low-cost apartment complex designated for them despite concerns over high rent, as their temporary housing arrangement nears its end.

1 week ago
Companies premium

Denmark’s Perspirex exits Indonesia after influencer smears, unfair play

Social media influencers are often paid to promote certain messages or campaigns.

1 week ago
Table Setting

Vinyl, cocktails and an eight-course Japanese feast in a Senopati gem

Senopati’s Junsei Izakaya & Listening Bar hits all the right notes with its curated cocktails, vinyl grooves and eight-course tasting menu rooted in yakitori tradition.

1 week ago
Archipelago premium

British, Colombian drug convicts released after receiving amnesty

President Prabowo Subianto has signed a presidential decree granting amnesty to a total of 1,178 convicts across the nation.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

BGN asks for Rp 24t top-up as beneficiary numbers grow

BGN has spent Rp 7.9 trillion of its budget to serve 8.2 million recipients and expects that figure to rise significantly by the end of the year.

1 week ago
Economy premium

RI doubles down on lithium imports to power EV ambitions

Indonesia seeks to import lithium from Australia to fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, as part of its broader push to become a global EV manufacturing hub.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean prosecutors question ex-first lady accused of graft

Yoon, a former top prosecutor, was impeached and removed from office in April over his martial law declaration, prompting the country to hold a snap election in June.

1 week ago
Middle East and Africa

UN warns expanded Israeli Gaza war risks 'catastrophic consequences'

A widening of the war "would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," Miroslav Jenca, UN assistant secretary-general for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, told a Security Council meeting.

1 week ago
Tech

Australia regulator says YouTube, others 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material

In a report released on Wednesday, the eSafety Commissioner said YouTube, along with Apple, failed to track the number of user reports it received of child sex abuse appearing on their platforms and also could not say how long it took them to respond to such reports.

1 week ago
Academia

How selfie parks limit tourism damage to destinations

Selfie parks may be controversial but they should at least keep tourists safe, as travelers have even been killed in search of the perfect shot.

1 week ago
Academia

Diversifying partnerships in Indonesia’s nickel downstreaming strategy

Given the current geopolitical climate, Indonesia must further diversify its partnerships to strengthen the resilience of its nickel downstreaming strategy.

1 week ago
Sports

Shin Tae-yong returns to South Korea vowing to revitalise champions Ulsan

The 54-year-old has walked into a club attempting a rapid turnaround in the aftermath of a disappointing 13-month spell under predecessor Kim Pan-gon that has seen Ulsan surrender their status as the kings of Korean football.

1 week ago
Economy

Trump targets tariff evasion, with eye on China

As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them.

1 week ago
Archipelago

Two Chinese nationals die in Bali boat accident

A fast boat travelling from Nusa Penida "sank and ran aground" near Sanur port in Bali's east, the island's search and rescue agency said in a statement. 

1 week ago
Academia

As Indonesia turns 80, the fight against corruption continues

The 80th anniversary of the nation's founding should occasion a reflection of our beginnings and where we are today, and mark a new era of reform to free us from the deep-rooted scourge of corruption and fulfill the promises of our constitutional republic, a dream that was realized through the sweat and blood of millions over centuries.

1 week ago
Companies

White House to target banks over alleged discrimination

Executive order expected to instruct regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have breached the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws by dropping customers for political reasons.

1 week ago
Archipelago premium

Floating houses become solution for Demak residents affected by tidal floods

The Central Java provincial administration is building floating houses for families affected by tidal floods in Sayung district.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific

US restoring Pacific island wartime airfield for deterrence

The US is restoring a World War II-era airfield on Tinian as it ramps up deterrence against China.

1 week ago
Academia premium

The crisis of the Chinese family

A demographic collapse is putting China’s economy, society and polity at risk.

1 week ago
Archipelago premium

Australian man arrested for stealing, burning car in Bali

The suspect previously caused a commotion in a club and choked another foreigner before stealing the car.

1 week ago
Academia premium

Child protection: The mandate of social reproduction

We need more comprehensive social intervention, not only for the children but also for their parents and social environment, to break the cycle of violence.

1 week ago
Jakarta premium

Communities bring traditional games back to contemporary life

A renewed interest in traditional games has led to a shift from digital screens to schoolyards and playgrounds, as well as adults joining in on the fun at parks and festivals.

1 week ago
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