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Politics 4 months ago

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Prabowo rejects authoritarian label

President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday he does not consider himself an authoritarian leader and that he is open to criticism.

Academia 4 months ago

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Rediscovering ‘pesantren’ subculture amid public scrutiny

Most pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) are evolving organically, seeking to balance their heritage with the demands of contemporary education and regulation.

Sports 7 months ago

Salah criticises UEFA for 'Palestinian Pele' tribute: 'Tell us how he died'

Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces "targeted people waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip", the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said in a statement.

Editorial 8 months ago

Climbing should never kill

In the aftermath of the Rinjani tragedy, many hikers have criticized Indonesia’s tourism system for prioritizing commercial interests over the safety of its visitors.

Entertainment 9 months ago

Musicians Hindia, Arian13 criticize Thom Yorke over Palestine stance

While Yorke condemned the Israeli government, stating “Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped”, it was a later slide in the post that drew criticism from Indonesian musicians.

Archipelago 9 months ago

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Lawmakers berate minister over unclear ‘3 million houses’ program

The housing minister found himself in the hot seat on Monday when Commission V lambasted the government’s ambitious housing program as lacking a clear road map, with one lawmaker calling it "mere talk".

Editorial 9 months ago

Satire is protected speech

Both the President and former president are part of the country’s political institutions which should not be shielded from criticism, including satire.

Academia 10 months ago

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The conundrum in exercising ‘polite’ criticism

It is indisputable that politeness is instrumental in social life. Nonetheless, some exceptions and conditions may justify impoliteness to some degree.

Academia 10 months ago

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A breakthrough for freedom of expression in Indonesia

Does the recent Constitutional Court's ruling truly safeguard the digital rights of Indonesian citizens, or is it merely symbolic progress in a system still riddled with ambiguity?

Europe 10 months ago

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets VP Vance

Vance, a Catholic who has clashed with the pontiff over the Trump administration's immigration policies, met Francis at his Vatican residence to exchange Easter greetings, the statement said.

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