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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
Academia premium

This energy shock demands a green industrial strategy

Green investment is a win-win. In addition to mitigating climate change, its spillover effects lead to higher productivity, good jobs and higher living standards.  ...

2 days ago
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Criticism, intelligence and the future of a republic

Within the broader tradition of political thought, criticism is the most honest form of engagement.  ...

3 days ago

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Didit visits former presidents as part of Idul Fitri tradition

Ragowo “Didit” Hediprasetyo, the only son of President Prabowo Subianto, marked this Idul Fitri through a series of visits to families of former presidents, continuing a tradition he began since his father took office and positioning himself as a bridge to other political figures.

3 days ago
Academia premium

The anatomy of the Mideast war: 24 days that alter the nature of conflict

While Washington grapples with strategic disorientation, Tehran is inverting "Madman Theory" to build a new, lethal credibility through consistent execution. In this 24-day window, the nature of warfare has been altered, leaving neutral powers like Indonesia to navigate a world where ambiguity is no longer a shield.

3 days ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Indonesia pushes 100 GW solar plan beyond RUPTL

An ambitious national plan to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity has gradually evolved from an idea floated by President Prabowo Subianto into a program now moving toward implementation. In recent months, the initiative has gained clearer institutional backing, with state asset fund Danantara emerging as the main investment and financing vehicle tasked with mobilizing capital for rollout. The initiative is framed as part of efforts to strengthen energy self-sufficiency, one of Prabowo's key national priorities, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that could disrupt global energy supplies.

3 days ago
Companies

XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

For international students and graduates finding employment in other countries, it is common to be met with hurdles that are accumulated based on unwritten rules and cultural differences of each country, which may tip the scales toward native workers.

3 days ago
Society premium

Doubts linger over effectiveness of one-day remote work in curbing fuel use

The government’s plan to enforce a mandatory one day of remote work per week for civil servants has drawn skepticism among analysts, who are calling for longer-term solutions to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices triggered by the Middle East war.

3 days ago
Economy premium

Production cuts, cost pressures cloud war-driven commodity windfall

On March 12, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the state budget could reap windfall revenue from rising coal and CPO prices.

3 days ago
Society premium

'Mudik' chaos strikes again

Heavy congestion and traffic accidents have again marked the annual Idul Fitri travel season this year, despite extensive preparations by the government to manage the surge in travelers making homebound trips.

3 days ago
Archipelago premium

Police investigate fatal stabbing of Dutch man in Bali

Bali has experienced a worrying rise in violent crimes involving foreign nationals in recent years, amid a surge in tourism on the island.

3 days ago
Regulations premium

RI urged to honor contracts, keep doors open in mineral tug-of-war

Despite opportunities to align its critical mineral supply chains with Western countries, experts urge Jakarta to safeguard its reputation as a reliable partner by upholding agreements with existing investors, many of whom are Chinese firms.

3 days ago
Regulations premium

Govt extends annual tax return deadline to April 30

Only 8.8 million tax returns had been filed for the 2025 tax year by March 24, out of a target of 15 million submissions, covering both individual and corporate taxpayers.

3 days ago
Archipelago premium

12 dead in separate drowning incidents during Idul Fitri holiday

Each year, millions of visitors flock to the country’s coastline, one of the longest in the world. Many beaches, however, still lack adequate safety measures, including lifeguards and warning signs, leaving swimmers vulnerable to accidents and fatalities.

3 days ago
Society premium

Govt drops hybrid learning from energy saving measures

A hybrid learning plan has been scrapped from austerity measures amid a rise in global energy prices due to the Middle East war, even as legal challenges continue against the multibillion-dollar free meals program.

3 days ago
Markets premium

IDX rebounds after long holiday amid geopolitical jitters

Following the Nyepi-Lebaran long holiday, the bourse resumed trading on March 25 with a positive tone that was mirrored by regional markets on investor sentiment buoyed by reports that Washington was exploring diplomatic channels for de-escalation with Tehran.

3 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Thai tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran

The Bangchak Corporation-owned tanker crossed the strategic waterway on Monday after successful talks between Thai foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Iran's ambassador to Thailand.

3 days ago
Regulations premium

Local ceramic makers demand priority access to natural gas supply

Gas utilization in the first quarter stood at 70-72 percent, below its 80 percent target and slightly lower than the 73 percent recorded in 2025, industry players said.

3 days ago
Middle East and Africa

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East

Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump's administration was considering deploying thousands of additional US troops, a move that would expand options to include deployment of forces inside Iranian territory. Such an escalation could dramatically raise the stakes in the conflict, which is already in its fourth week and has roiled global markets.

3 days ago
Science & Tech

Meta ordered to pay $375 million after being found liable in endangering children

The verdict came after roughly a day of deliberations following a six-week trial in which the state accused Facebook and Instagram's parent company of failing to protect minors from sexual abuse, online solicitation and human trafficking.

3 days ago
Americas

Aid boat arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis

The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a pesky battery during its journey from Mexico.

3 days ago
Science & Tech

OpenAI kills Sora video app in pivot toward business tools

"We're saying goodbye to Sora," the company posted on X.

3 days ago
Currently Obsessed

‘Enough’: The greenest choice in a world of more

I've spent years studying the climate crisis. It took my mother's permanent marker on a 25-year-old fridge to show me what I was missing.

3 days ago
Tech

Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years

Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, disrupting live news coverage at the public broadcaster.

3 days ago
Academia premium

Trump’s war of choice on Iran: Inquiring into foreign policy making

Why did Washington decide to pursue the path of war rather than continuing with diplomacy?

3 days ago
Europe

Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says

Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according to a report.

3 days ago
Markets

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul spiked by more than three percent at one point, while those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Taipei also rallied.

3 days ago
Academia premium

The future of democracy: Why Gen-Z protests demand a new blueprint

As Gen Z movements shake the foundations of traditional politics from Indonesia, Nepal to Europe, the old pillars of representative democracy are no longer enough to hold up the world. We must move beyond the ballot box toward a deliberative, bottom-up model that gives the new generation a real seat at the table.

3 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

3 days ago

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Sat, March 28, 2026

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