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Student protests as the last civilian check against militarism, fiscal populism

Widespread student protests serve as Indonesia's last functional civilian check against a coopted parliament and structural decay. By demanding accountability for flagship populist programs, this growing movement directly challenges the systematic infiltration of militarism into civic governance and the erosion of constitutional fiscal boundaries.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Copyright Law amendment threatens press freedom

Several articles in the draft revision for the 2014 Copyright Law may lead to overlapping with other regulations as well as the criminalization of journalists and content creators for producing pieces that criticize public officials. ...

1 month ago
Politics premium

Elite maneuvers put student movements at risk

Concerns are growing that political elites are trying to delegitimize student protests against President Prabowo Subianto's policies, with recent maneuvering threatening to undermine their credibility and shift focus away from the grievances that drove the demonstrations. ...

1 month ago

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Indonesia, China ramp up de-dollarization effort

Indonesia and China are looking to become less reliant on the United States dollar by pushing ahead with the local currency transaction (LCT) scheme to conduct cross-border trade and investment using their own currencies.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Bali’s rabies crisis in spotlight following Jembrana dog attack

Rabies is endemic in 26 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces, with Bali and East Nusa Tenggara consistently recording some of the highest case numbers each year, driven largely by large stray dog populations.

1 month ago
Editorial premium

When drought breeds doubt

As El Niño intensifies, this year's dry season has already triggered severe water shortages and rampant wildfires in an emerging crisis that will serve as a high-stakes litmus test for the food security agenda and climate adaptation policies of the Prabowo administration.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Excessive protections for Danantara bondholders raise reputational risks

Strapped for more revenue to finance development but constrained from further tapping the state budget, the government is effectively offering legal immunity in a bid to attract investor appetite for its new debt instruments.  

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US waives Iran sanctions, Trump warns Tehran it must abide by agreement

US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland had laid a good foundation for a final peace deal, but Iran denied it had begun discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back to the country.

1 month ago
Sports

Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup

If there is one thing the US loves, it is the gravitational pull of a superstar, with the American Dream built on the premise that an individual, armed with talent and charisma, can climb above the rest and carry the whole show.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Govt increases housing credit program to Rp 50 trillion

The government plans to increase the Housing Credit Program to Rp 50 trillion in 2026 from Rp 36 trillion after disbursement of the subsidized loans surpassed half of the government’s target, benefiting more than 91,000 borrowers nationwide.

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

Heeding the signal: Indonesia’s rising food insecurity

The share of food-insecure Indonesians rose from 8.7 percent in 2024 to 10.4 percent in 2025, or roughly 29 million people.

1 month ago
Europe

UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritize trusted news

Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritize what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Govt introduces $1.47b stimulus measures for second half

Most of the stimulus were to be spent on food assistance namely 10 kilogram rice handouts for 33.24 million beneficiaries for the entire third quarter.

1 month ago
Europe

Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe

Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures and health warnings across much of Europe.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Sky's the limit for investors seeking some copper action

Investors seem wary of over-committing to the futures contract, but the options landscape paints a very different picture.

1 month ago
Tech

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programs, including $15 billion free-meal drive

The presidential regulation lays out a roadmap for ministries and regional governments to adopt AI from 2026 to 2029, targeting "economic growth through development, facilitation and use of AI especially in the president's priority programs."

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi

India, chair of the BRICS group, is hosting a meeting of the BRICS national security advisers in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US waives Iran sanctions after talks as Lebanon fighting abates

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, while officials reported a sustained lull in fighting in Lebanon under the agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the region.

1 month ago
Markets

Yen hovers near 40-year low against dollar

Japan's finance minister said Tuesday that Tokyo was ready to take "resolute measures" as the yen came within a whisker of its 40-year low against the dollar.

1 month ago
Sports

Another brace for Kylian Mbappe sends France to 3-0 win over Iraq

The goals for Mbappe, in his 100th cap, came nearly three hours apart after thunderstorms in the region delayed the second-half kickoff by approximately two hours.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Time to upgrade our digital public infrastructure

We have built exquisite digital systems for entertainment and consumption, yet the infrastructure governing food, water and health remains tragically under-designed. It is time to move past static government websites and build real-time public ecosystems that transform data into actual human wellbeing.

1 month ago
Companies

Al Hikmah Attains IBDP, A First For An International Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia

Al Hikmah Attains IBDP, A First For An International Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Pro- and anti-free meal program protests intensify across the country

Public debate over President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meals program is intensifying, with competing demonstrations held in several regions amid concerns about alleged corruption, food safety problems and the burden on state finances.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Indonesia's cybersecurity needs more than a law

It is not simply that BSSN has lacked authority but that existing instruments, where they do exist, have gone unused. 

1 month ago
Companies

Beyond El Niño: How Asian Agri builds communal, long-term fire prevention

As the dry season approaches, communities are becoming increasingly vital in the fight against land and forest fires.

1 month ago
Sports

Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Mbappe’s goals, on his 100th international appearance, came nearly three hours apart after thunderstorms in the region delayed the second-half kickoff by a shade under two hours.

1 month ago
Entertainment premium

Dikta 'unapologetic' in choosing creativity over comfort

In his new EP Unapologetic, Dikta Wicaksono pushes past creative stagnation, embracing new sounds while staying true to his artistic instincts.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Global health reform must bolster innovation

We cannot meet today’s health needs, let alone tomorrow’s, with yesterday’s tools.

1 month ago
Sports

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash

Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals with a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria last week, bagged the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas.

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