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Academia 3 months ago
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The Streisand effect in military-sponsored censorship of a movie
When Jakarta tried to censor an indigenous Papuan documentary using military force and religious panic, it triggered the ultimate backfire: a digital wildfire exposing the raw reality of state-driven land grab.
Interview 4 months ago
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Creative economy needs stronger inter-ministerial ties: Deputy minister
Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar sat down with The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha to discuss the ministry’s priorities for driving growth, the need for education reform amid the rise of AI and cross-ministerial collaboration to strengthen Indonesia’s creative economy ecosystem globally.
Interview 5 months ago
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‘China, Indonesia must continue upholding international fairness and justice’
China and Indonesia are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South, sharing extensive common interests and a solid foundation for cooperation, said Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong.
Economy 10 months ago
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EU ambassador: Lots of mutual homework ahead of CEPA enactment
EU Ambassador to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam Denis Chaibi sat down with The Jakarta Post’s M. Taufiqurrahman, Mark Lempp and Deni Ghifari on Friday to discuss what’s next in the process and how it will change the trade landscape.
Interview 11 months ago
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Dignifying students key for Indonesia’s education: Education minister
Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti reflects on a year of his and his ministry's achivement since taking office in October 2024, and underlines his plan for the future of elementary education in Indonesia.
Interview 1 year ago
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Discourse: There are more 1998 mass rape victims than recorded
The rewriting of history is always aimed at supporting the ruling, authoritarian government, as many cases around the world have shown, said former attorney general and human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman.
Academia 1 year ago
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Discourse: Indonesia’s foreign policy stays the same, with more activism
Eight months into Prabowo Subianto’s presidency, analysts and observers have noted Jakarta’s increasingly active stance on the international stage, with the new leader having conducted a flurry of engagements. Yet, questions remain about Indonesia’s diplomatic strategy.
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