An advocacy group is demanding the government declare a state of emergency on violence in education and make it a national priority.

India has officially entered the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program.

The tourism industry is beginning to feel the impacts of the Iran war, prompting the government to shift its strategy toward boosting regional and domestic travel.

As we look toward the Youth Pledge centennial in 2028, the government has an opportunity to reverse the current trend of clamping down on dissent and instead embrace youth voice through policies that engage the younger generation in active nation building.

China's economic growth topped expectations in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday, even as the global economy reels from the fallout of war in the Middle East.

To claim its rightful place in the global space race, Indonesia must bridge the gap between its unparalleled equatorial advantage and the legal vacuum stalling its national spaceport.

As the era of American hegemony comes to an end, the outlines of what may come next are coming into view.

Whisky Live Jakarta 2026 ushered in a new chapter for Indonesia's premium spirits festival scene, bringing more than 70 local and international labels across whisky, wine, sake and premium spirits within a single, curated experience.

Batam Immigration office detained five Chinese nationals and a Malaysian while immigration authorities in Ranai deported two Malaysians.

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.

From hard-earned trust to global recognition, Palari Films now sets its sights on bigger stories, wider collaborations and the next generation of filmmakers.

While Indonesia’s tradition of consensus is celebrated as a cultural jewel, it is increasingly being weaponized to hollow out democratic dissent. The legacy of colonial mentality and elite cooptation has transformed "deliberation" into a tool for maintaining a fragile, uncontested status quo.

Talks about a potential merger between Gerindra and NasDem, two of the country’s five largest political parties, have recently emerged, a scenario that analysts said could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election and weaken prospects for opposition figures.

The report comes amid heightened scrutiny over freedom of expression under President Prabowo Subianto, with critics pointing to a rise in legal threats, police reports and public pressure directed at dissenting voices.

of its plan to deliver 3 million homes, the government is partnering with state-owned PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and PT Astra International to build 1,000 low-cost flats on KAI-owned land in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, financed through Astra’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme. While the model appears efficient, it raises a key question: Is this a sustainable solution to Indonesia’s housing shortage, or merely a stopgap that masks deeper structural gaps and potential quid pro quo dynamics?

Recently viral chat messages containing sexual harassment by 16 law students of University of Indonesia (UI) have sparked public condemnation and renewed concerns over widespread sexual violence on campuses.

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana sat down with The Jakarta Post’s Ni Made Tasyarani and Chloe Djalal to explain how the ministry aims to meet its targets in the tourism industry, including tourist arrivals.

The Foreign Ministry previously sent a letter to the Defense Ministry to warn that the United States proposal for an overflight access for its military aircraft may drag Indonesia to potential retaliation in the event of wider conflicts.

From "free and active" to a silent subordinate: Prabowo’s recent concessions to Washington signal a dangerous erosion of Indonesian sovereignty.

Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company has confirmed that its refineries are capable of processing Russian crude, as the government eyes direct imports.

TikTok had deactivated around 780,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 as of Friday, marking it “the first platform” to report measurable enforcement under Indonesia's new child protection rules.

The trawler, carrying men, women and children, is believed to have sunk in severe weather after leaving Teknaf in southern Bangladesh for Malaysia, amid rough seas and strong winds.

The Chinese-owned tanker was among at least eight ships crossing the waterway on Tuesday, the first day of the US blockade.

A judge with the South Jakarta District Court argued that the antigraft body did not meet the minimum legal requirement of two valid pieces of evidence to name House of Representatives secretary-general Indra Iskandar a graft suspect.

The city could target high-value spenders who might attend a morning conference in Sudirman but demand a world-class culinary adventure in South Jakarta at night.

President Prabowo Subianto was hosted by counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace Tuesday, where they "discussed strengthening strategic cooperation," a statement from the government said.

PLN reports that gas reserves for power plants stand at roughly 12 days of operation (HOP), with coal reserves at 15.9 operating days as of April.