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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.

2 hours 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.   ...

3 hours 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. ...

3 hours ago

The Latest

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.

3 hours 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.

4 hours 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.

4 hours 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.

4 hours 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.

4 hours 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.

4 hours ago
Tech

Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualized AI deepfakes

X says it takes action against illegal content on the platform, including child sexual abuse material, by removing it, permanently suspending accounts, and working with local governments and law enforcement as necessary.

5 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights group said has likely killed thousands during protests posing one of the biggest challenges yet to Iran's clerical leadership.

6 hours ago
Economy premium

Canada to ratify trade deal with Indonesia before summer

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in September last year during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Ottawa, marking a key milestone in Indonesia-Canada trade ties.

6 hours ago
Academia

Why hazards continue to turn into disasters in Indonesia

Like many other regions in the Global South, Aceh’s vulnerability can be traced back to colonialism. Post-colonial development continues to reinforce it.

6 hours ago
Politics premium

Prabowo turns lush Hambalang sanctuary into command outpost

President Prabowo Subianto has turned his private Hambalang estate on the outskirts of capital Jakarta into the center of power, hosting everything from horse rides with world leaders to high-level talks and cabinet retreats.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Be vigilant against any resurgence of militarism

Today, the Japanese government openly attempts to forcibly link the China Taiwan question with Japan’s so-called “security concerns” seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Hedging Indonesia’s clean mobility risk

Indonesia faces exposure to global battery minerals it does not control and a domestic strategy that is increasingly centered on a single mineral at a time of rapid technological change.

8 hours ago
Markets

Asian stocks inch higher, fragile yen spurs intervention worries

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Japanese shares, as investors braced for a snap election in Japan that could lead to more fiscal stimulus, while worries about central bank independence and benign US inflation data whipsawed currencies.

9 hours ago
Art & Culture premium

Home at last: ‘Java Man’ fossils anchor new National Museum exhibit

The return of the Dubois Collection from the Netherlands places Indonesia at the heart of human evolution studies, opening new ground for research and public education.

9 hours ago
Academia premium

Energy will decide the AI race

Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector.

9 hours ago
Politics premium

Indonesia takes hard line against Musk over deepfakes

X has reassured the government that its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, will not be able to be used for pornographic purposes and enforce accounts found of misusing the platform for illicit purposes, according to Communications and Digital Ministry.

10 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Indonesian freed from death penalty by Johor Bahru consulate general

The case started in 2020 when an Indonesian was charged with murdering a friend of his as charged with Article 302 of the Malaysian Penal Code. 

11 hours ago
Academia premium

The unapologetic American empire strikes back

Washington's attack and continuing discourse on Venezuela has stripped the neocolonial rhetoric of its pretenses, openly signaling the revival of unapologetic empire to the US under Trump.

11 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Fear of misuse looms as new Criminal Code takes effect

After decades of relying on Dutch colonial regulations, Indonesia finally has its own Criminal Code (KUHP), which came into effect on Jan. 2. While the government claims the new KUHP reflects modern legal standards, critics say it retains significant gaps, particularly regarding potential conflict between law enforcement practices and human rights protections.

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Former Sritex workers demand new liquidator over unpaid severance

Laid off in October 2024, workers did not receive their rights after the company ceased operations in March.

12 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Ten years after Sarinah attack, Indonesia’s fight against terror moves online

A decade after the deadly Sarinah attack that shook the nation, Indonesia has seen a gradual decline in conventional terrorist incidents, though authorities warn that extremist threats are shifting to cyberspace.

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Families ask BNPB to continue search for missing victims in N. Sumatra, W. Sumatra

Joint SAR teams remain on standby at disaster sites and will be deployed if new information emerges on the whereabouts of missing persons. 

12 hours ago
Editorial premium

New year, new coach, new hope

Herdman is known for his belief in strong collective spirit and "mental toughness", which demands players maximize their physical potential.

12 hours ago
Tech premium

OJK threatens ‘corrective measures’ as P2P defaults rise

The default rate of peer-to-peer lending in the fintech industry has worsened, with the ratio of 90 days past due (TWP90) loans to total loans standing at 4.33 percent in November, up from 2.52 percent in November 2024, according to Financial Authority Services (OJK) data.  

22 hours ago
Economy premium

Gates Foundation appoints Sri Mulyani to governing board

The former Indonesian’ finance minister’s appointment will bring valuable perspective thanks to her distinguished experience in economic and development policy, the foundation said.

22 hours ago
Sports

A tale of two shooting stars as Li and Kim eye magical 2026

Two of Asia’s brightest talents enter 2026 from opposite directions, with China’s Li Haotong resurgent and South Korea’s Tom Kim searching for his way back.

23 hours ago

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Wed, January 14, 2026

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