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IDX must walk the walk

Editorial 3 months ago

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IDX must walk the walk

Indonesia’s temporary reprieve from an MSCI downgrade bought the market some time, but empty promises won't stop a devastating sell-off unless regulators finally stop talking and start executing real transparency reforms before the November deadline.

TKA 2026: An early warning for Golden Indonesia vision

Academia 3 months ago

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TKA 2026: An early warning for Golden Indonesia vision

TKA 2026 proves Indonesia can measure learning at a massive scale, but if the government cannot fix the stark literacy and numeracy deficits revealed by the data, the promise of "Golden Indonesia 2045" will give way to a staggering demographic burden.

Civil groups slam govt’s plan to vet human rights defenders

Politics 5 months ago

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Civil groups slam govt’s plan to vet human rights defenders

People deemed fulfilling criteria to be called human rights activists according to assessment by a government-sanctioned team will become eligible to legal protection while getting involved in a case, Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai says.

BPOM’s global recognition: From trust to responsibility

Academia 7 months ago

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BPOM’s global recognition: From trust to responsibility

By securing the WHO’s elite global benchmark, Indonesia has transformed regulatory trust from a technical achievement into a strategic asset, proving that middle-income nations can lead the world in global health security.

Universities may be killing their innovators softly

Academia 7 months ago

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Universities may be killing their innovators softly

We are witnessing a "soft kill" of university innovators, not by policy, but by a measurement system that renders entrepreneurial labor invisible. It’s time to move toward a differentiated academic career path.

Lake Toba retains UNESCO Global Geopark status after warning

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Lake Toba retains UNESCO Global Geopark status after warning

UNESCO granted Global Geopark status to the Toba Caldera in 2020, following a nine-year effort by the Indonesian government.

Muhaimin urges President to remain neutral while assessing debate

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Muhaimin urges President to remain neutral while assessing debate

Vice presidential candidate Muhaimin Iskandar says that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has the right to assess the election debate held on Sunday, however, Jokowi should maintain his neutrality in his comments.

GDP is way short of a comprehensive wealth measurement of a country

Academia 2 years ago

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GDP is way short of a comprehensive wealth measurement of a country

This new view of wealth must recognize that forests, farmland and minerals are valuable assets to be protected and managed.

The Rempang project and infrastructure accountability risk

Academia 2 years ago

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The Rempang project and infrastructure accountability risk

The supervision of the Rempang project by the legislature appears to be blunted because the flow of project list submissions seems subject to centralization by the central government.

Saving our GenDebt

Academia 3 years ago

Saving our GenDebt

The OJK should consider requiring BNPL platforms to comply with certain standards for its prudence, similar to what the authority does with insurance companies when taking customers.

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