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The high stakes of Indonesia’s progressive mining royalties

Progressive royalties may create additional uncertainty, diminish Indonesia's comparative attractiveness and increase the perceived regulatory risk premium. 

1 day ago
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North Sumatra police foil attempt to smuggle 50 kilograms of meth from Malaysia

Officials estimate that around 1.5 tonnes of illegal drugs circulate in the province each month, with a total market value of approximately Rp 1.5 trillion. ...

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Academia premium

The responsibility to protect and the war against Iran

The international community needs to step up its commitment to the Responsibility to Protect, which was deliberately designed to ensure protection for populations against mass atrocity crimes within the purview of international law. ...

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Middle East and Africa

Trump extends pause on striking Iran's energy plants into April

US President Donald Trump said he will extend a pause on attacks against Iran's energy plants into April and that talks with Iran were going "very well," but an Iranian official said a US proposal for ending the war as "one-sided and unfair."

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Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo to visit Japan, South Korea next week

President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to visit Tokyo and Seoul early next week for bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the invitation of Indonesia’s two strategic partners in East Asia.

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Academia premium

Smart air defense systems: A new chapter in modern air warfare

Iran’s model of smart air defense, combining geographic fragmentation, asymmetric resource management and layered deterrence, warrants a close study by developing countries such as Indonesia toward restructuring the national security doctrine for an integrated, hybrid approach.

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Politics premium

Anies’ visit to Yudhoyono’s Idul Fitri event sparks rapprochement speculations

Former presidential candidate Anies Baswedan’s surprise visit to the Idul Fitri gathering hosted by former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Democratic Party's founding leader, has sparked speculation over a possible thaw in ties following their fallout in the last election two years ago.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Amid trade uncertainties and unilateralism, give RCEP a chance

RCEP is widely identified as an instrument for regional resilience: a platform for market expansion, supply chain diversification and rules-based certainty.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Bintan declares forest fire emergency, Dumai blanketed in smoke

Efforts to extinguish fires have been hampered by a scarcity of water because of a drought caused by the long dry season in both provinces.

2 days ago
Politics premium

TNI intelligence chief’s resignation ‘not enough’, civil groups say

Lt. Gen. Yudi Abrimantyo, the chief of the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS), has ‘handed over’ his position amid investigations into alleged involvement of military intelligence officers in the acid attack against Kontras activist Andrie Yunus.

2 days ago
Editorial premium

Troubled Board of Peace

Indonesia’s membership in the pro-Israel Board of Peace is by no means a masterstroke of diplomacy; it is a billion-dollar betrayal of the Palestinian cause.

2 days ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo vows to defend national interests as US trade deal draws scrutiny

The government said that ratifying the ART agreement was not on its near-term agenda and that it would contest allegations of unfair trade practices later raised by the US in its Section 301 probe.

2 days ago
Archipelago premium

Two tiger cubs die at Bandung Zoo amid management uncertainty

Since March of last year, seven animals at the zoo, including a pelican and a binturong, have reportedly died amid the ongoing management conflicts. 

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Conversation

The more Indonesian her stories are, the further they travel

Intan Paramaditha's novels raise questions that transcend nationalities, despite writing unapologetically Indonesian stories.

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Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo to host bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Anwar

During the meeting, both leaders are expected to ‘intensify diplomatic efforts’ to ease tensions in the Middle East and ensure the continuity of global trade and supply chains that are critical for Indonesia and Malaysia.

2 days ago
Economy premium

Purbaya injects Rp 100 trillion into state banks ahead of Idul Fitri

The placement brings the government’s total liquidity injections into state-owned lenders such as Bank Mandiri, BRI and BNI to around Rp 300 trillion.

2 days ago
Politics premium

Ethics probe urged on KPK after Yaqut’s house arrest

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership has been reported to the antigraft body’s supervisory council over allegations of ethics violations for granting graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Qoumas’ request for a transfer to a house arrest for the Idul Fitri holiday.

2 days ago
Companies premium

Airlines push for 15% fuel surcharge, fare cap hike as costs soar

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) stated that airlines in other regions have already adjusted fuel surcharges, with increases ranging from 5 percent to 70 percent.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

KF-21 to drive S. Korea's defense ambitions, carry peace beyond borders, says Lee

KF-21 is a symbol of South Korea’s transformation from a buyer of foreign arms to a developer of advanced weapons.

2 days ago
Politics

Military intelligence chief steps down following acid attack on activist

Military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Aulia Dwi Nasrullah confirmed to Reuters that there had been a "handing over of position" by Lt. Gen. Yudi Abrimantyo, the military's intelligence unit chief, as a form of responsibility for the attack.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Pentagon orders more missiles for Middle East war

The extensive use of interceptor missiles by the United States, Israel and the Gulf states to counter Iranian retaliatory attacks has raised concerns about stockpile sizes.

2 days ago
Regulations premium

Govt mulls cutting free meal days to ease budget strain

The finance minister says the BGN, which manages the free meals program, has come up with a proposal to save over $2 billion by cutting just one day from the weekly distribution schedule.

2 days ago
Economy

Philippines suspends spot sales of electricity due to Middle East conflict

The suspension was ordered under a decree that declared a state of national energy emergency to deal with the fallout from the war, including disruptions to fuel procurement.

2 days ago
Regulations

Indonesia may relax production quotas of nickel, coal if prices stay high

Previously, Indonesia announced plans to cut output quotas for several minerals this year to help support prices, including reducing the coal production quota from 790 million tons last year to 600 million metric tons.

2 days ago
Archipelago premium

Artists calls for stronger support for Mak Yong theater amid UNESCO bid

At present, only two troupes in the Riau Islands continue to practice Mak Yong, with just one still actively performing, placing the survival of this centuries-old art form at risk for future generations.

2 days ago
Academia premium

US probe puts Indonesia’s nickel industry in the crosshairs

As the US pivots toward aggressive trade probes over concerns of forced labor, Indonesia’s nickel industry finds itself at a critical crossroads where only radical transparency can secure its place in the global EV supply chain.

2 days ago
Markets

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take center stage

Fears of an inflationary aftershock from soaring energy prices have pushed traders to price out any chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, lifting the dollar.

2 days ago
Editorial premium

Toward a four-day workweek

To significantly save national fuel consumption, the idea of a short workweek could be an attractive proposition both for employers and employees alike.

2 days ago
Academia premium

Why Indonesia’s strategic autonomy goes unrecognized

Indonesia is transforming from a quiet diplomat into a "status-affirming" middle power, using proactive hedging to secure strategic autonomy in a multipolar world. By reviving the "Bandung Spirit," Jakarta can lead a global coalition of middle powers to restrain major-power conflict and build a more equitable international order.

2 days ago
Archipelago premium

Police rescue 64 tourists stranded on tourism island

During a trip to Salah Nama Island, the boat engine developed problems before cutting out. This resulted in seawater entering the boat, causing passengers to panic.

2 days ago

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Sat, March 28, 2026

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