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Archipelago 6 days ago
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Govt kicks off Rp 150 billion revamp of historic Surakarta Palace
The renovation comes amid a leadership dispute within the palace following the death of Sultan Pakubuwono XIII on Nov. 2 last year, with two of his sons from different marriages each claiming the throne. The rival claims have divided the royal household and complicated efforts to manage and restore the palace complex.
Academia 4 months ago
The Giant Sea Wall project: Climate adaptation or a costly folly?
Addressing the causes of land subsidence will determine whether the Giant Sea Wall works as planned, as a flood defense for Java's northern coast, or if it will lead to unintended consequences such as exacerbating ecological damage.
Academia 6 months 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.
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