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Politics

'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia

Pink and green have quickly come to symbolize a solidarity movement after violent protests, sparked by discontent over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers, rocked Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

2 weeks ago
Archipelago

Rescuers in South Kalimantan find body near missing helicopter crash site

The helicopter was carrying two crew members and six passengers when it lost contact shortly after takeoff on Monday. ...

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel vows to inflict biblical plagues on Huthis

"The Huthis are firing missiles at Israel again. A plague of darkness, a plague of the firstborn -- we will complete all 10 plagues," Israel Katz posted on X. ...

2 weeks ago

The Latest

Art & Culture

Stella Atmadja, a Young Cinephile, Donates Proceeds from Her Work to Support Filmmakers

Stella Moira Atmadja, a student at Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) and a cinephile, is taking concrete steps to support the advancement of Indonesian cinema.

2 weeks ago
Tech premium

Prosecutors detain three more in TaniHub graft probe

South Jakarta prosecutors detained three more executives of SOE-backed venture firms in a graft probe over Tanihub investments, spotlighting governance risks in the country's start-up sector.

2 weeks ago
Quick Dispatch

Health history screening crucial for JKN: BPJS Kesehatan

BPJS Kesehatan president director Ghufron Mukti has stressed the importance of health history screening (SRK) as a key component of the National Health Insurance (JKN) program.

9 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

BINAR UT 2025 concludes with intl students taking home stories of friendship, culture

With great enthusiasm and a strong spirit of togetherness, Universitas Terbuka (UT) officially concluded the 2025 International Cultural Development Program (BINAR) with a closing ceremony at the Yogyakarta Center for Development and Quality Assurance of Vocational Education in Arts and Culture (BBPPMPV) on Saturday, Sept. 13.

9 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo, Xi discuss Giant Sea Wall in Beijing meeting

Prabowo met with Xi in Beijing, after making a surprise attendance at China's military parade despite protests at home.

2 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia

Pink and green have quickly come to symbolise a solidarity movement after violent protests, sparked by discontent over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers, rocked Indonesia.

2 weeks ago
Quick Dispatch

UT’s international summer camp promotes Indonesian culture to 20 international students

Universitas Terbuka (UT) welcomed dozens of international students to Bina Budaya Antarbangsa (BINAR) 2025, an international summer camp program that emphasizes cultural exchange and cross-border learning.

10 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

IEE Series enters second week, driving sustainability in Energy and Engineering Industries

Following the successful staging of Construction & Engineering Week, the Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series 2025 officially opened Energy & Engineering Week, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, from Sept.17 to 20. 

13 hours ago
Politics premium

Police fire Brimob officer over Affan's death

An ethics hearing dishonorably discharged Cosmas after finding him guilty of committing serious ethical violations that caused the killing of 21-year-old ojol (online motorcycle transportation driver) Affan Kurniawan during a violent protest in Jakarta on Aug. 28.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Europe needs a euro stablecoin

As envisioned, the digital euro will be useless for corporate transactions, and it will probably not play a significant role in liquidity management or wholesale payments.

2 weeks ago
Quick Dispatch

At LeadSummit 2025, AIESEC UI displays youth leadership

AIESEC in Universitas Indonesia (UI) has held LeadSummit 2025, the grand finale of the LeadSeries, delivering a day of inspiration and collaboration for students from across the country.

17 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Prabowo meets Putin in China

Prabowo met with Putin on the sidelines of China's military parade.

2 weeks ago
Entertainment premium

'Siapa Dia': Garin Nugroho's cultural remembrance and empowerment

The prominent filmmaker and lead actor Nicholas Saputra discuss their latest musical feature film and the all-encompassing power that is Indonesian pop culture.

2 weeks ago
Politics premium

Asset bill gains momentum following nationwide protests

Leaders of the House of Representatives promised to kick off deliberations on the asset forfeiture bill after they wrap up work to revise the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) before the end of the year.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

Transportation costs in Indonesia exceed global standard: Ministry

At 12.46 percent of the overall cost of living, Indonesians spend significantly more on transportation than the global average, according to Transportation Ministry data.

2 weeks ago
Academia

Manufactured famines in Gaza: Why haven’t they been halted?

There have been effectively three waves of famine in Gaza since spring 2024. First weaponized 18 years ago in the Strip, these hunger games could have been preempted several times. Why weren’t they?

2 weeks ago
Europe

Arrest of comedy writer sparks UK free speech row

Irish writer Graham Linehan, who co-created the popular 1990s sitcom "Father Ted", says he was arrested by five armed officers at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday over social media posts.

2 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

Precious artifacts looted from East Java museum during unrest

According to Eko, in addition to the fragment of the Ganesha statue, rioters also stole four pieces of batik cloth featuring motifs unique to Kediri, and destroyed a miniature model of a traditional rice barn along with another statue on display at the museum.

2 weeks ago
Markets

Asia markets stabilize as Fed comments, jobs data point to cuts

Asian stocks moved higher in early trading on Thursday as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials soothed investor nerves at a time of heightened concerns over global growth and a selloff in bond markets.

2 weeks ago
Academia

What’s behind the rioting? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?

The recent protests have evoked memories of the 1998 Jakarta riots, but it remains to be seen how underlying interests related to the police-military rivalry and the oligarchic elite will play out against the demonstrators' anger over genuine socioeconomic and political concerns.

2 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

Batam-based Marines retake Southwest Papua village from OPM rebels

The Marines secured the safety of teachers and students to resume their school activities after raiding and driving away the OPM rebels.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

A leader abroad, a nation in turmoil, democracy at risk

A government that relies too heavily on security forces and foreign symbolism without addressing domestic grievances may find its legitimacy steadily eroding. 

2 weeks ago
Politics premium

Unrest ‘wake-up call’ for Prabowo to address public grievances

The recent wave of protests that swept across the country should serve as a “wake-up call” for President Prabowo Subiano’s fledgling administration, analysts warn, saying the government has been lulled into a false sense of stability while ignoring deepening economic and political grievances.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Pink is the new color of resistance

A woman who confronted a group of riot police last week has inadvertently elevated pink to the color of resistance, reminding us of the significant influence Indonesian women wield when they step outside their prescribed identity of mother-wife to embrace the role of activist ibu.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Analysis: Illegal mining in Indonesia isn’t hidden, it’s protected

Illegal mining is hardly a hidden crime in Indonesia, it is an entrenched industry protected by powerful backers. The practice has persisted for decades, and remains unresolved even under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. In his State of the Nation address, Prabowo pledged to confront active and retired police and military generals allegedly involved in the illegal mining business. Whether those words will translate into decisive action, and whether he is willing to target the true masterminds and their allies, remains to be seen.

2 weeks ago
Politics premium

Post-riot military presence vexes civil groups

The sudden appearance of soldiers patrolling the streets of Jakarta and other major cities since Monday has prompted nervous online twitters about the potential for martial law, as well as calls from academics and civil groups for their withdrawal to restore democratic norms.

2 weeks ago
Editorial

The lure of martial law

Many people still remember the sight of troops in camouflage on Jakarta's streets almost three decades ago, and that the current domestic security response to the ongoing protests isn't what they fought for.

2 weeks ago
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