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Transportation

Airlines push for 15% fuel surcharge, fare cap hike as costs soar

Companies 1 day ago

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Airlines push for 15% fuel surcharge, fare cap hike as costs soar

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) stated that airlines in other regions have already adjusted fuel surcharges, with increases ranging from 5 percent to 70 percent.

Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real

Academia 3 days ago

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Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real

In an economy still heavily skewed toward urban concentration, where capital accumulates disproportionately in Jakarta and major cities, the annual Idul Fitri migration serves as a release valve, channeling economic “lifeblood” back into rural capillaries.

Indonesia's poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident

Archipelago 2 months ago

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Indonesia's poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident

Siswanto Rusdi, director of the National Maritime Institute, said the recurring accidents involving tourist boats point to weak enforcement and poor oversight by maritime authorities.

Bus crash kills 16 in Central Java

Archipelago 3 months ago

Bus crash kills 16 in Central Java

The bus, which was headed from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, was travelling at a "fairly high" speed when it reached a turn at a highway interchange in Krapyak, Semarang, local search and rescue agency head Budiono said in a statement.

Plan for new Jakarta-Bandung fast train raises questions over Whoosh

Economy 3 months ago

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Plan for new Jakarta-Bandung fast train raises questions over Whoosh

The envisioned Kilat Pajajaran railway project threatens to cut into the market for the existing high-speed Whoosh service connecting the same two cities.

Morowali and the politics of air sovereignty

Academia 3 months ago

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Morowali and the politics of air sovereignty

State presence in airspace governance has come to the forefront with the controversy over Morowali, sounding a warning bell for Indonesia's air sovereignty.

Clean air for Jakarta: From a local crisis to a G20 global priority

Academia 4 months ago

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Clean air for Jakarta: From a local crisis to a G20 global priority

The G20's decision to include air quality on its agenda presents an opportunity for Jakarta to ramp up evidence-based efforts to take a lead in ensuring clean air for its residents as part of its aim to become a global city by 2045.

Time is money: The Rp 100 trillion price tag on Jakarta’s congestion

Economy 4 months ago

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Time is money: The Rp 100 trillion price tag on Jakarta’s congestion

Jakarta’s traffic paralysis, especially during bad weather, is more than just an inconvenience, it’s an economic drain as congestion slows business activity, worsens air quality and erodes productivity.

I’m in charge of Whoosh now, says Prabowo

Regulations 4 months ago

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I’m in charge of Whoosh now, says Prabowo

The President also instructed that the high-speed railway project be extended to Banyuwangi, East Java, broadening the expansion plan that was initially intended to reach only Surabaya.

Ojol drivers say 20% fee cut OK if it pays them back: Survey

Tech 6 months ago

Ojol drivers say 20% fee cut OK if it pays them back: Survey

Ojol drivers have been demanding that the government cap commission fees at 10 percent, including during their latest protest on Wednesday under the banner “179.”

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