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Academia 6 months ago
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Quality journalism is the only savior for news outlets
In the digital and AI age, news outlets in Indonesia, as elsewhere, may never regain their glory days of wealth and resources but, by focusing on quality, they can still be a source of reliable information essential to the good functioning of democracy.
Economy 7 months ago
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Layoffs surge in manufacturing, retail, govt data suggest
The latest release of manpower data shows that the manufacturing, retail and mining sectors recorded the sharpest rise in job losses over the six months to June, with Central Java leading the provinces most affected by layoffs.
Economy 9 months ago
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Jakarta hotels cut staff to stay afloat amid govt spending cuts
Most hotels in Jakarta have reported declining occupancy rates since the government cut spending on official trips and conferences, while operating costs keep climbing, forcing some to reduce headcount to scrape by.
Economy 10 months ago
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Businesses fear new layoff task force could lead to criminalization
President Prabowo has promised to form a layoff task force to prevent arbitrary dismissals of employees and ensure companies adhere to fair labor practices, as demanded by workers attending the May Day rallies.
Society 10 months ago
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Prabowo pledges stronger worker protections, labor reform at May Day rally
President Prabowo Subianto delivered on Thursday a fiery speech on International Workers’ Day, or May Day, pledging reforms to improve workers’ welfare and promote stronger labor protections, amid dissatisfaction over labor conditions and concerns of more job losses.
Economy 10 months ago
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US tariffs spark layoff concerns, risk expanding informal sector
Before the world felt the blow from US tariffs, there were an estimated 80,000 layoffs in Indonesia last year, according to official data from the Manpower Ministry. The ministry also estimated another 18,610 workers were laid off during the first two months of this year
