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The much-needed disaster budget
Editorial 5 days ago

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The much-needed disaster budget

We cannot always stop disasters from occurring, but we can prevent them from becoming disastrous for millions of Indonesians by preparing better.
ASEAN unity at stake
Editorial 1 week ago

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ASEAN unity at stake

Rather than mirroring the geo-economic fragmentation besetting the world, member states need to come together and negotiate favorable trade terms for the region as a whole.
Cost of recentralization
Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Cost of recentralization

It seems to have become a pattern under the government of President Prabowo Subianto. When problems erupt, the state must “be present”, as the President often puts it, which translates into asserting itself more forcefully.
Transparency matters
Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Transparency matters

These shows may suspended accounts, but the process needs transparency.
Red card for politicians
Editorial 1 month ago

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Red card for politicians

Recent failures can be attributed to years of mismanagement of the national team by the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), whose officials are apparently more focused on politics off the pitch rather than the advancement of the sport itself.
A healthy economy must be felt
Editorial 1 month ago

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A healthy economy must be felt

Similar to how money can buy some peace of mind but is no guarantor of happiness, a strong economy does not necessarily lead to general prosperity.
ASEAN at 59, time to deliver
Editorial 1 month ago

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ASEAN at 59, time to deliver

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations turns 59, it should use the occasion to reflect on both its past progress and current challenges to determine future delivery in view of its diamond jubilee next year.
Fence of distrust
Editorial 1 month ago

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Fence of distrust

If policy implementation is too divisive or too drastic, President Prabowo Subianto may find that the fence of distrust grows even higher among the public, even as the physical ones come down.
When war comes for the economy
Editorial 1 month ago

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When war comes for the economy

A war economy is not necessarily the mobilization of force, but conflict used as a lever on prices and supply chains.
Suits, scholars and the silent House
Editorial 1 month ago

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Suits, scholars and the silent House

This unofficial shadow cabinet offers something the Prabowo administration currently lacks: a rigorous, uncompromised sparring partner. 

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