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Flood-hit Sumatra students still studying in tents two months after disaster

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Atip Latipulhayat said a total of 4,859 schools across three provinces were damaged by floods in Sumatra.

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Greenland and raw geopolitics, Indonesia’s strategic wake-up call

The Greenland saga shows that the post-Cold War assumption that alliances and international norms would reliably restrain power politics is eroding. ...

2 weeks ago
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Land erosion worsens on Riau’s Bengkalis Island, may alter maritime border

Changes in an island's shoreline can lead to the changes in basepoints for maritime border with neighboring countries.  ...

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BLBI and the test of central bank’s independence under Prabowo

The failure to settle the BLBI scandal beyond doubt shows that the state has opted for accommodation over confrontation, appearing more fearful of unsetting entrenched economic elites than of losing public funds.

2 weeks ago
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Air Force welcomes three new Rafale jets

Indonesia has received its first batch of French-made Rafale fighter jets, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday, with three aircraft now stationed at an airbase in Pekanbaru, Riau.

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The information monopoly: Why the disinformation bill threatens human rights

The President's recent instruction to formulate a bill to combat disinformation and "foreign propaganda" walks a fine line between the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression and ratified international agreements stipulating the standards that must be met before basic rights can be legislatively curtailed.

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Analysis: Appointment of Prabowo’s nephew tests BI independence

The House of Representatives decision to select Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono as a deputy governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) has reignited long-standing concerns over the central bank’s independence. His background as nephew of President Prabowo Subianto and a senior Gerindra Party official has contributed to negative market sentiment. While Tommy ensured the market that he would maintain BI’s independence, the controversy surrounding his nomination and swift confirmation risks undermining the central bank’s credibility and could adversely affect macroeconomic stability.

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As forests shrink in Bogor, a family defies the odds to grow trees

“Our whole family, including our two children, participated directly in planting, arranging and caring for the trees. We didn’t rely on any outside workers. Planting trees is easy, but taking care of them is the hard part,” Rosita said.

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BYD, VinFast to start local EV production in March, govt says

Failure to meet those commitments allows the government to draw down bank guarantees posted by the companies as penalties.

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Police chief opposes proposal to place police under ministry

National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has firmly opposed proposals to place the force under the supervision of a ministry, warning he would rather step down than see the police no longer report directly to the President.

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Unchecked plantations, construction fuel deadly West Java landslide

Poor oversight of plantations and urban developments have reduced water absorption capacity, a factor academics and environmental groups say contributed to a deadly landslide in Pasirlangu village in West Bandung, West Java.

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Unifying a diverse air fleet

The Indonesian Air Force has already demonstrated a unique capability to bridge these technological divides in real-world scenarios. 

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BI appointee Tommy suggests pro-growth stance in monetary policy

Incoming Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono has suggested ending the so-called burden-sharing scheme between the government and the central bank but wants to harmonize fiscal and monetary policies in other ways to push economic growth.

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Indonesia reaffirms support for Cambodia’s scam crackdown

Indonesia has reaffirmed its support for Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to eradicate online scam operations that have ensnared thousands of foreign workers, including many Indonesians, as part of a broader crackdown on transnational crime.

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Bakrie Group’s energy arm EMP strikes new oil in Malacca Strait

The new oil deposit, discovered off Riau by EMP's subsidiary Imbang Tata Alam, estimates an OOIP of 31 million barrels for a potential production increase by up to 1,500 barrels of oil per day.

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China's Anta Sports to become top Puma shareholder for $1.8 billion

Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for US$1.79 billion, a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday, as it expands its international presence.

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Danantara to manage land seized from 28 firms linked to Sumatra floods

PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy (NSHE), which runs the Batangtoru hydropower facility, is among the 28 firms whose permits were revoked after the floods. The company is controlled by China's state-run SDIC Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

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How coal production cuts affect Indonesia’s economy

The coal sector to come under further pressure this year, as the correction in coal prices is likely to continue in line with a deeper decline in Indonesia’s coal production.

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PT SMI and its growing impact on Indonesia’s economy

Indonesia continues to face a persistent development financing gap, particularly amid rising infrastructure needs. Addressing this challenge requires innovative and sustainable funding sources to ensure the smooth implementation of national development priorities.

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German firms' investments in China boomed in 2025 on US trade war worries

German companies' investments in China hit a four-year high in 2025, according to data compiled for Reuters, underscoring how US President Donald Trump's trade war is pushing industries and governments to boost business ties elsewhere.

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Iconic Indonesian romance returns as musical in ‘Bukan Cinta Galih/Ratna’

A stage adaptation of the cult 1979 romance Gita Cinta dari SMA blends nostalgia with Gen Z humor, as a new generation retells the story of Galih and Ratna for today’s audiences.

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Local steel firm Tata Metal breaks ground on Rp 1.5t expansion

The new unit will produce 250,000 tonnes of coated steel per year, adding to the company’s existing output of 500,000 tonnes.

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Finding the best recruitment strategies to attract the top talent

The Indonesian labor market is characterized by the job hugging phenomenon, in which employees stay in their current positions for career stability, or job security, even if they may not be satisfied.

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US aircraft carrier has arrived in Middle East

The carrier and its accompanying ships were ordered to the region as Iran cracked down on mass protests. While President Donald Trump has since backed away from military action against Tehran, he has insisted all options remain on the table.

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In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting

Trump's designated border czar, Tom Homan, would be tasked with overseeing the Minnesota operations. Trump said earlier in the day that Homan was being dispatched to Minnesota.

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Boycotting the World Cup looks like scoring an own goal

As history has shown with regard to past Olympic boycotts, a similar move against this year's World Cup will be an equally futile, symbolic maneuver that achieves nothing more than moral signaling and spectacle, in addition to harming sport’s potentials as a soft power.

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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

The lower National Assembly adopted the text by a vote of 130 to 21 in a lengthy overnight session from Monday to Tuesday.

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Is Trump facing a familiar ‘Washington Post’ playbook?

The Washington Post article quoting a US diplomat in Dhaka invites closer scrutiny as a civic duty, not as regards the content of the reported statements but rather the timing and purposeo f the allegedly leaked recordings.

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Stocks up as earnings hopes offset Trump's Korea tariff move, dollar wobbles

Asian shares advanced on Tuesday as investors hoped for the best from a barrage of US mega-cap earnings, though uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves on South Korea limited broader gains while boosting gold and silver.

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