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Economy premium

Prabowo querying slow progress on '3 million houses' program, Hashim says

The President's brother, who heads the public housing task force, says he has temporarily allayed Prabowo's concerns by pointing to the relatively recent existence of the housing ministry as a stand-alone institution.

1 month ago
Society premium

Online child exploitation looms amid planned social media restrictions

The threat of online child exploitation continues to loom despite the government’s plan to restrict children’s access to certain digital platforms, as experts warn that predators can easily move across multiple online spaces where young users interact. ...

1 month ago
Economy

Australia central bank hikes rates in tight call as Iran war stokes inflation risk

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate for a second straight month on Tuesday, saying higher borrowing costs were needed to contain inflation, though a very tight vote suggested further tightening is far from certain. ...

1 month ago

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Academia premium

Ireland and Indonesia celebrate shared friendship

We are honored that many citizens and friends of Ireland will commemorate St Patrick's Day across Indonesia’s vast archipelago.

1 month ago
Culture and Entertainment

The final chapter of ‘Danur’, and the actress who refused to let it go

Prilly Latuconsina spent a decade protecting a role most actresses would have left behind. 'Danur: The Last Chapter' is her reward and her goodbye.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

N. Sumatra Police name 2 suspects in illegal gold mining case

The two suspects worked as an excavator operator and a mechanic handling a gold sluice box at the illegal gold mine. 

1 month ago
Academia premium

Not an end game: Waqf to help Aceh recover from disasters

For waqf to play a meaningful role in post-disaster recovery, governance must be strengthened through clear asset mapping, professional management, transparency and integration with broader development and disaster-risk strategies.

1 month ago
Markets

IEA head says more oil stocks can be released if necessary

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Monday more strategic oil stocks could be released if necessary to limit the fallout of from the near complete blockage of supplies through the Strait of Hormuz owing to the war on Iran.

1 month ago
Academia premium

More than just police reform: A social contract for policing

True police reform is more than a change in regulation; it is a living social contract where legitimacy is earned daily and security is co-produced by the police and the public.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Thick smoke from Riau forest fires disrupts Idul Fitri exodus

According to satellite imagery analysis by the Forestry Ministry, forest and land fires in Riau burned around 4,400 ha of land between January and February 2026, with about 94 percent of the affected area located on peatland.

1 month ago
Academia premium

When Idul Fitri becomes an interrogation for single women

When the "warmth" of the Idul Fitri living room becomes a cold interrogation, a woman’s Ivy League degree and global achievements are often reduced to a single, stinging metric: her marital status.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Attacks on human rights workers are a manifestation of state terrorism

When a state uses acid to silence its critics, it ceases to be a protector and becomes a perpetrator of terrorism.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Letters, podcast and meetings: Ex-leaders step up amid govt’s muted response to Iran war

As questions arise over President Prabowo Subianto’s delayed and muted response to the United States-Israeli war on Iran, some former presidents and vice presidents have taken an active role in voicing their concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Asia News Network opens fellowship for young journalists

An alliance of leading media in Asia, the Asia News Network, has announced that applications are now open for its 2026-2028 journalism fellowship program that aims at building a Malay news network.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Streets, screens and gavels: Indonesia’s new cycle of contention

The pulse of Indonesian democracy has moved to three arenas of contention: the asphalt of the streets, the viral volatility of social media and the high-stakes theater of the courtroom.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Strait of Hormuz blockade exposes Indonesia’s energy vulnerabilities

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating Middle East war has disrupted global oil and gas shipments, driving up prices and exposing Indonesia to serious energy and financial risks. Around 25 percent of the country's oil imports originate from the Middle East and pass through the strait, while domestic fuel reserves can only last for around 20 days. With oil prices recently surpassing US$100 per barrel and the rupiah weakening to around Rp 17,000 per United States dollar, Indonesia now faces an additional layer of economic and energy security risk. The administration of President Prabowo Subianto is therefore under pressure to secure alternative supplies and stabilize domestic markets.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Holiday rush sparks 36-km traffic jam at Bali’s Gilimanuk Port

Vehicle lines leading to the port stretched up to 36 kilometers on Sunday and 15 km on Monday, forcing many travelers to wait up to 20 hours to cross the strait, with some even spending the night inside their cars.

1 month ago
Tech premium

Electrification push grows as oil spikes, but bike retrofit plan draws flak

Nearly half of the country’s daily fuel use is met through imports as consumption climbed to 232,417 kiloliters per day in 2025.

1 month ago
Editorial premium

Necessary but disproportional

The ban can shield young people from being exposed to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and most of all, addictions, but at the expense of their freedom of expression.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Rights coalition urges premeditated murder probe in acid attack on Kontras activist

A civil society coalition has urged police to investigate the acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) as a premeditated murder attempt, as authorities begin probing the case under provisions related to severe abuse.

1 month ago
Sports

No need for a major label, The Players Championship stands on its own

The Players, which began on March 12, certainly boasts the strongest field of any tournament albeit some missing LIV Golf stars, and offers the richest prize purse for an individual competition.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Govt looks to spending cuts, deficit increase ‘only for crisis’

The government has emphasized that lifting the fiscal deficit cap, which sits at 3 percent of GDP, could only happen in a crisis, and that it is focusing instead on slashing government spending.

1 month ago
Economy premium

RI, Japan ink strategic pacts on critical minerals, nuclear power

The agreement is expected to strengthen the security and reliability of the critical minerals supply chain for both countries while supporting the development of clean energy technologies using Indonesia's mineral resources.

1 month ago
Entertainment

'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars

Director Paul Thomas Anderson personally won three Oscars, the first of his career, for his political thriller that tackles the hot-button issues of immigration raids and white supremacy.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Plastic packaging costs surge due to Iran war, squeezing food producers

Industry players estimate that packaging costs in the bottled water industry could increase by as much as 45 percent if supply disruptions persist.

1 month ago
Warm Takes

When a gift is never just a gift

We exchange gifts thinking it's a showcase of care. But somewhere between the ribbon and the Instagram story, it can become a form of debt.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

Trump threatened to delay a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month if Beijing does not assist with reopening the strait.

1 month ago
Economy

Trump says he has 'absolute right' to charge tariffs in another form

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had the authority to impose duties despite the US Supreme Court last month striking down his global tariffs.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Trust as the new currency of Indonesia’s e-commerce

Indonesia's e-commerce industry in 2026 is entering a more mature phase, shifting from low-trust, price-driven marketplaces toward authenticity-led “mall” environments anchored by authorized sellers.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Prisoner ‘amnesty’ is no sign of reform in Myanmar

Such moves are a familiar tactic used by the military to project legitimacy and deflect international criticism

1 month ago
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