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Middle East and Africa premium

Calls for restraint after Israel strikes Iran

The escalating conflict has drawn massive global attention, given the Middle East’s already fragile geopolitical landscape amid the unabating Israeli war and food blockade on Gaza. 

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Govt rolls out stimulus package to bolster consumption

The Prabowo Subianto administration on May 23, 2025, launched a stimulus package aimed at sustaining household consumption and maintaining economic growth momentum amid rising global uncertainties. The package consists of five short-term measures set to be implemented from June to July 2025—one fewer than initially planned after the government scrapped a proposed electricity price discount. ...

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia to cut contribution to South Korea fighter jet project

Although the two countries agreed on the amount, additional discussions are needed on the payment deadline and the specific scope of tech transfer. ...

1 month ago

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Editorial

Early school a new burden

Several studies in developed countries such as Singapore and England have shown that delaying school start times actually improves students’ well-being and academic performance.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Prabowo pledges huge judicial pay rise to curb corruption

In a bid to curb deep-rooted corruption in Indonesia’s judiciary, President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to raise judges’ salaries by up to 280 percent, a move that critics argue would not be enough to fix a system long plagued by weak oversight and institutionalized graft.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, warns of heightened regional tensions

Indonesia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iran, describing it as an unlawful act that undermines international law and risks exacerbating existing tensions in the region.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo asks Jakarta to shell out half of seawall costs

The seawall development in Jakarta is part of the 500-kilometer Giant Sea Wall megaproject along Java's northern coast, which is estimated to cost up to $80 billion and take 20 years to complete.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel hits Iran nuclear and missile facilities, appears to block retaliation

Six Iranian nuclear scientists were killed, Iranian state media reported. Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Air India crash survivor says he escaped through broken emergency exit

Ramesh Viswashkumar, who police said was on seat 11A near the emergency exit and managed to escape through the broken hatch, was filmed after Thursday's crash limping on the street in a blood-stained T-shirt with bruises on his face.

1 month ago
Tech premium

Govt says private investors eye Whoosh extension to Surabaya

Previously, National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Pandjaitan said a plan to extend the high-speed railway line to Surabaya was moving forward.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Gibran’s complaint desk returns to spotlight amid tensions

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s public complaint desk, Lapor Mas Wapres (Report to the Vice President), has resurfaced in public attention after months of relative silence and reported internal pushback within President Prabowo Subianto’s circle.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Govt, Lippo link up to build ‘mini’ homes in Greater Jakarta

The housing ministry and Lippo Group have launched an initiative to build compact houses of a minimum 14 square meters to tackle Greater Jakarta's housing shortage for low-income earners.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Insurers must promote the blue economy

Insurance firms have a wide role to play in bringing climate and economic imperatives into closer alignment, adapting the tools at their disposal to safeguard both ocean health and the blue economy as a sustainable, interdependent ecosystem.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Tension grows between North Sumatra, Aceh over disputed border

Some observers have expressed concern that the Home Ministry’s decision could trigger political instability in Aceh and create space for deeper social and political divisions.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Two-state solution: A rallying call for Palestinian rights to self-determination

With all the suffering Palestinians continue to endure, it seems contradictory at the current moment, even treacherous, to even think about establishing formal ties with Israel.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Protecting Indonesia’s maritime zone in the age of global competition

Through blue economy diplomacy, the ministry should lead Indonesia’s global efforts in sustainable fisheries management and marine conservation.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Malang resident discovers structures believed to be ancient temple

PPBI member Aulia Akbar said the structure discovered by Rudi last week is suspected to be part of a temple dating back to the Medang Kingdom, specifically during the reign of Mpu Sindok, around 929 to 949 CE.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Haj, heat and faith: No pilgrim should be left behind

The growing toll of haj pilgrims as temperatures rise has exposed another dimension in the issue of environmental injustice, where climate change is disproportionately affecting the vulnerable among the millions of Muslims who travel to Mecca each year to fulfill their religious obligation.

1 month ago
Society premium

Saudi Arabia walks back plan to cut haj quota, supports Indonesia's haj reforms

The Haj Organizing Agency (BP Haji) says Saudi Arabia has walked back on its plan to halve Indonesia’s haj quota and expressed confidence that BP Haji, which will take over haj management from the Religious Affairs Ministry next year, will be able to address this year’s shortcomings.

1 month ago
Markets

Stocks slide, oil and gold jump after Israel strikes Iran

Stocks dived in early Asian trade on Friday, led by a selloff in US futures, while oil prices jumped after Israel conducted a military strike on Iran, sending investors scurrying to safe havens such as gold and the Swiss franc.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel launches 'preemptive' strikes on Iran

Explosions were heard Friday morning in the Iranian capital, state TV reported, adding that Iran's air defense were at "100 percent operational capacity".

1 month ago
Academia premium

Why the new stimulus isn’t enough to revive the economy

While this package is indeed justified to support short-term economic resilience, its design, heavily focused on demand-side relief with minimal impact on supply-side capacity or productivity, raises questions about whether this is the kind of policy we truly need.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

Experts said it was too early to speculate on what may have caused Thursday's crash.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Army’s recruitment of 24,000 noncombat personnel criticized

The Army has come under scrutiny again over its drive to recruit 24,000 personnel to serve in noncombat roles in agriculture and health care, with critics warning it could deepen military involvement in civilian life and undermine the armed forces’ professionalism.

1 month ago
Society premium

Push for AI regulations amid rise in hyperrealistic content

The spread of hyperrealistic images generated with AI has prompted fresh calls for regulation requiring watermarking and source traceability to prevent the spread of misinformation.

1 month ago
Academia premium

A call for collective action on employment

There are deep structural cracks in Indonesia’s labor market that we can no longer afford to ignore.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Danantara’s planned corporate actions rife with contradictions

Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund (SWF) Danantara has announced plans to invest up to US$5 billion from the $7.5 billion in dividends it collects from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) this year to fund projects that promise both high financial returns and significant economic impact. However, observers remain skeptical that the fund’s planned corporate actions will deliver the promised performance.

1 month ago
Academia

Why This Indonesian Educator Chose Singapore for Her Postgraduate Study

In a world where education holds the key to national transformation, Indonesia has made great strides in recent years. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology’s Merdeka Belajar (Emancipated Learning) initiative reflects a powerful vision: to empower educators, promote critical thinking and prepare learners for an ever-evolving global landscape. However, real change requires educators who themselves evolve by stepping out of their comfort zones to lead by example.

1 month ago
Europe premium

Prabowo skips G7 summit to meet Putin in Russia

President Prabowo Subianto not attending the Group of Seven (G7) Summit due to a scheduled state visit to Singapore and Russia reflects him “staying true to himself in fulfilling prior commitments”, according to the Foreign Ministry.

1 month ago
Editorial

Mining and tourism don’t mix

Someone issued licenses for mining in a prime tourism region. What were they thinking?

1 month ago
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