TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post
Society premium

High transboundary haze risk puts Indonesian policy to test: Report

A Singapore-based think-tank assessing transboundary haze from forest fires issued a rare “code red” warning on Wednesday, flagging a risk for severe regional haze between August and September and urging Indonesia to step up mitigation efforts ahead of the warming El Nino weather phenomenon.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Trainee deaths in Prabowo programs raise questions over training relevance

Two participants in a military training program for managers of President Prabowo’s Red and White Village Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives have died during separate training sessions, prompting calls for a review of the program and renewed questions over the relevance of military-style instruction.  ...

1 month ago
Editorial premium

The energy-nationalism dilemma

When populist price caps collide with soaring global markets, resource nationalism doesn't protect the public—it just leaves them in the dark. ...

1 month ago

The Latest

Companies premium

Pertamina tankers still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz

The state-owned energy giant will not order them through the narrow strait until it receives a comprehensive risk assessment and formal recommendations from relevant authorities. 

1 month ago
Jakarta premium

GBK set for major revamp after takeover of hotel

The government plans to transform Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex into a world-class sports and tourism hub after reclaiming a disputed state-owned plot within the complex that had long been occupied by a commercial hotel.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Prabowo urges unity at NU conference amid growing public discontent

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of unity and praised the role of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in maintaining stability on Tuesday, as his administration faces mounting criticism and a persistent wave of student protests over the country’s economy and costly government programs.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Dasco presses Pertamina CEO over gas price crisis threatening 55,000 jobs

The intervention comes as labor groups warn that two major ceramic producers, Milan Keramik and Mulia Keramik, face an imminent shutdown in Bekasi, West Java, potentially putting about 55,000 jobs at risk.   

1 month ago
Sports

Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino

"We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together," Infantino told Fox and Friends.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Press sounds alarm over US trade deal's threat to publisher rights

Press and journalism associations have urged the government to ensure the Indonesia-United States Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) does not undermine the sustainability of the national media industry or disrupt the implementation of the Presidential Regulation on Publisher Rights.

1 month ago
Companies

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections requiring airlines to examine the wing-spar structure on the affected jets after inspectors found cracks during routine maintenance checks.

1 month ago
Sports

Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana draw

"It's a long tournament and I think the boys tried everything. They played with the right energy," said Tuchel after the stalemate at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

Expert views Tri Hita Karana as a model for regenerative tourism

Bali's Tri Hita Karana philosophy should be recognized as an indigenous model of regenerative tourism as the global tourism industry shifts beyond sustainability, according to tourism expert Dr. Putu Ayu Sita Laksmi of Warmadewa University.

1 day ago
Economy premium

RI lost 21 spots in competitiveness ranking under Prabowo's tenure

Indonesia's competitiveness was ranked 27th globally in 2024 then nosedived to 48th this year thanks to worsening business and government efficiency.

1 month ago
Europe premium

Three Indonesian initiatives to receive UN public service awards

Parepare City Agriculture, Marine and Fisheries Agency will receive the award in the category of “Gender-responsive public services” for its “Berdaya Srikandi”, the agency’s cultural approach in improving the economy of coastal women.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

North Korea's Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy

The hermetic nation is under multiple sets of sanctions over a nuclear programme its leaders have vowed to pursue as an essential deterrent to the United States and South Korea.

1 month ago
Europe

Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat

The extreme weather is being driven by atmospheric patterns that keep hot air trapped in place for days, with these factors worsened by global warming, experts say.

1 month ago
Markets

Dollar hits 13-month high as rate-hike bets, stock rout boost demand

Stock market volatility continued after a broad selloff of technology and semiconductor sectors dragged global shares lower, sparking safe-haven demand for the dollar and bonds.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports

Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing after confirming two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu, while neighboring Papua New Guinea suspended all poultry imports from the country.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The world must adopt an electrification roadmap

This latest global crisis further reinforces the need for cleaner, more resilient sources of energy.

1 month ago
Sports

Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday while England's bid to reach the last 32 stumbled with a 0-0 draw against Ghana.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Ministry secures logs from suspected illegal logging at N. Sumatra sawmills

Law enforcement of illegal logging actitvities are aimed at tracing the origins of the wooden logs, checking their documents and ensuring timbers entering processing industry has proper legality.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The case for diversifying across time

No prudent investor would build a portfolio around a single stock. But what about a single time frame?

1 month ago
Academia premium

The energy transition's next test is security

The global energy transition is no longer just a race for sustainability—it’s a high-stakes battle for geopolitical security and economic survival.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, as disputes over the vital waterway, nuclear inspections, and missiles exposed early strains in negotiations to end the Middle East war.

1 month ago
Markets premium

Indonesia's market status downgrade still possible, says MSCI

While acknowledging transparency reforms, the global index provider still flags concerns about consistency in policy implementation and impact. 

1 month ago
Academia premium

Bombs and bombast fail to stop a multipolar world

While Western pressure aims to break Iran, the deep historical roots of Persian statecraft and the unstoppable shift toward a multipolar world ensure Tehran cannot be isolated.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Police name businessman as suspect in Riau mangrove encroachment case

The Rokan Hilir Police's special crimes unit has named a local businessman as a suspect in a forest encroachment case and charged him with articles that carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a Rp 10 billion (US$560,968) fine.

1 month ago
Jakarta premium

New JIS station brings hope for smoother event access

The newly inaugurated Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) train station in North Jakarta is raising hope for easier access to concerts and other large-scale events at the stadium, long criticized for its limited public transportation connectivity.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Refugee women’s voices matter in reforming Indonesia’s refugee policy

As Indonesia reviews its decade-old regulation on refugee management, the fiction of "temporary transit" has collapsed into the harsh reality of prolonged displacement. Reforming this framework is no longer just a matter of immigration security but an urgent humanitarian necessity to protect vulnerable refugee women from systemic exploitation and legal invisibility.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: State-owned bank buyback talk sparks rally, structural risks remain

Indonesia's stock market staged an impressive rebound after Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad floated the possibility of a buyback involving state-owned banks and major domestic financial institutions. The proposal came after the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index had come under sustained pressure since late May, falling to a low of 5,342.14 on June 8 amid concerns over Indonesia's economic outlook and continued foreign capital outflows. Following Dasco's remarks on June 9, the IDX surged 7.57 percent and extended its gains the next day, suggesting that investors were eager for signs that policymakers were prepared to support the market.

1 month ago
Page: 40

Today's ePost

Thu, August 13, 2026

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.