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Society 1 month ago
PREMIUM
Intern deaths prompt overhaul of medical training system
The Health Ministry has pledged to overhaul Indonesia’s medical internship program to ensure fewer working hours and adequate leave, following the deaths of four intern doctors in just two months amid mounting scrutiny over overwork in the system.
Society 1 month ago
PREMIUM
Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform
The recent death of another intern doctor in Jambi, allegedly linked to overwork, marks the fourth such fatality in just two months and has intensified scrutiny of Indonesia’s medical internship program, with observers calling for urgent reforms to improve working conditions and trainee protection.
Editorial 2 months ago
PREMIUM
Our doctors are dying
Last month, three intern doctors died within just 11 days from complications linked to dengue fever, anemia, and measles. While official reforms promise to protect medical interns, the tragic deaths reveal a system where "safety limits" exist only on paper.
Society 2 months ago
PREMIUM
Intern doctor fatalities fuel concerns over heavy workload, low welfare
Although Health Ministry regulations stipulate that intern doctors should work a maximum of 48 hours per week, or eight hours a day over six working days, Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) chairman Slamet Budiarto said practices in the field often fall short of these standards.
Regulations 1 year ago
EY worker's death spotlights India's unprotected white-collar labor
Authorities in two Indian states that are driving its economic growth are drafting tighter workplace rules and inspections to protect white collar employees following the death of a young executive at global consultancy Ernst & Young (EY), which her family blamed on overwork.
Society 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Reports of abuse at Brandoville Studios shed light on ‘cruel’, ‘sad’ creative industry
For years, a July complaint alleges, the company's employees were obliged to work extended hours while enduring abusive treatment, such as being slapped and choked. They were also reportedly denied rightful overtime pay.
Society 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Pressure grows to unravel death of Diponegoro University medical resident
Medical students of the Diponegoro University in Semarang, Central Java, have urged authorities to resolve bullying allegations against Aulia Risma Lestari, a medical resident at the university who committed suicide last month.
Election Updates 2 years ago
PREMIUM
KPU Jakarta to take extra measures to prevent death of polling station workers
The Jakarta office of the General Elections Commission (KPU) is planning to implement extra measures to ensure the health of poll administrators during the upcoming general election following the death of hundreds of poll workers in the previous election in 2019.
