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Society 1 week ago
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Nadiem case deters young Indonesians overseas from returning
The prosecution of former education minister Nadiem Makarim, an Ivy League graduate who left Indonesia’s first unicorn start-up Gojek, which he cofounded, to serve in government, is fueling unease among young Indonesians overseas who now question whether returning home is worth the risk.
Opinion 3 weeks ago
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Analysis: Plan to slash ride-hailing commissions raises sustainability concerns
President Prabowo Subianto’s push to slash ride-hailing platform commissions has sparked growing concerns over the sustainability of Indonesia’s digital economy, with critics warning that the policy could weaken the very ecosystem it aims to protect.
Regulations 4 weeks ago
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Tighter state control over Gojek, Grab raises profitability concerns
Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said that Danantara has acquired stakes in ride-hailing platforms as the government orders tech firms to cut commissions and expand protections for on-demand drivers under a new regulation.
Academia 2 months ago
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Platform workers need more than algorithmic transparency
Digital labor platforms in Indonesia are moving beyond simple coordination to a model of "digital Taylorism" that monetizes driver dependence. To protect workers, regulation must shift its focus from surface-level pricing transparency to the underlying algorithmic power structures that govern their daily lives.
Academia 2 months ago
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The early signs of platform power in our ride-hailing economy
As ride-hailing drivers report increasing scarcity and pay-to-participate barriers, the invisible hand of the algorithm is reshaping our digital economy. We must ask whether platform innovation is expanding opportunity or quietly redefining the terms of fairness for millions.
