The government’s plan to tax public mobility risks stalling the nation’s economy before it even reaches the finish line.

A daycare abuse case in Yogyakarta involving at least 53 children has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia’s childcare oversight system, prompting authorities to intensify inspections of unlicensed facilities and tighten regulatory enforcement.

Public policy ceases to be guided primarily by considerations of efficiency or long-term national interest; instead, it often becomes the outcome of negotiated distributions of power. 

The job creation engine is showing signs of strain. Despite steady economic growth and rising investment, businesses are increasingly reluctant to expand their workforce, raising concerns over the economy’s ability to absorb millions of new job seekers each year. The emerging disconnect between growth and employment is no longer cyclical but structural, pointing to deeper challenges in how investment, labor policy and skills development are aligned.

Calls for peace and an end to military operations in Papua are intensifying after a deadly shootout in Puncak regency, Central Papua, left 15 civilians dead, triggering protests across multiple cities in the region and renewed scrutiny from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Amid Bali’s booming tourist sector, academics from Warmadewa University have called for greater protection of the island’s communal cultural intellectual property, particularly the endek catri fabric from Klungkung.

Unwieldy terrain, unresolved land acquisition and operational limitations of village cooperatives threaten to slow down Indonesia's push to develop 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity in remote regions.

President Prabowo Subianto and experts pointed to level crossings as a key factor leading to the fatal collision between a Greater Jakarta commuter train and an intercity train that killed at least 15 passengers and left 88 others injured.

PT Socfin Indonesia successfully held the Socfindo Conference on Practical Application & Exhibition 2026 (SCOPEX 2026) with the theme "Practical and Sustainable Innovations in Palm Oil." The event served as a strategic opportunity for the company to strengthen its active role in developing applicable, collaborative and relevant innovations for the palm oil industry.

As Jakarta ramps up its war on janitor fish, the real enemy isn't the invasive pests, but the decades of systemic pollution that allow them to thrive.

Growing concern over global warming and plastic waste is accelerating research into environmentally friendly packaging for food and beverages. As consumers become more aware of sustainability issues, demand is rising for packaging that is biodegradable, renewable, safe and affordable.

Rico died on Friday after undergoing intensive treatment at St. George Hospital in Beirut for injuries sustained in an Israeli strike near the Lebanese city of Aadchit Al Qusayr on March 29.

Euro zone bond yields hit multi-week highs on Tuesday after a survey showed euro zone consumers expecting higher inflation, prompting markets to raise the likelihood of a hike in interest rates by the European Central Bank in the coming months.

The index has fallen 18.21 percent from its position at the start of the year, when the market closed on Tuesday, marking the steepest decline among Asian bourses.  

President Prabowo Subianto visited victims of a deadly train collision at Bekasi Regional Hospital on Tuesday, hours after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter train overnight, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. He ordered a full investigation into the cause of the accident.

State logistics agency Perum Bulog has warned of limited availability of subsidized cooking oil Minyakita in several regions, citing a lack of fresh supply from producers as a key constraint in getting the product to traditional markets.    

Police last Friday raided Little Aresha, a daycare centre in Yogyakarta on Java island, following a report from a former employee.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok would be given a chance to strike content deals with local news publishers.

Compressed natural gas (CNG) feedstock, mainly methane and ethane, is more readily available domestically, potentially reducing reliance on costly imported fuels. 

Whether the uni-multipolar system tilts toward stability or confrontation will depend on how the US chooses to wield the immense power it still possesses.

For workers in every sector, psychosocial factors at work can make the difference between a job that supports well-being and one that undermines it. 

Lucy Jones's Matrescence gave me the language I didn't know I needed and an argument I didn't know I was ready to make

Head of the Riau Prosecutor’s Office, Sutikno, said the initiative emerged from efforts to find a productive method of disposing of the large volume of seized cigarettes.

Around Rp 1 trillion is set to be allocated this year for the national internship program, as the government aims to widen its reach.

Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war.

Six years after the outbreak, the world has moved on, yet the most critical questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic remain shrouded in mystery. From lab-leak theories to the ethics of draconian lockdowns, this inquiry demands an objective post-mortem to ensure history does not repeat itself.

Some of the greatest challenges the world faces today can be addressed only through common rules, shared institutions and cross-border collaboration.