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Analysis: MOU may lead to mass wiretapping by AGO over population

Opinion 8 months ago

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Analysis: MOU may lead to mass wiretapping by AGO over population

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has struck a significant agreement with major cellular service providers in Indonesia, granting it access to users’ private information for law enforcement purposes. While the reasons for the deal look convincing, the development raises serious concerns about potential violations of fundamental citizen rights and may conflict with a Constitutional Court ruling regarding surveillance and wiretapping.

Sanctuary or dumping ground? Jakarta’s cat island plan gets tepid response

Environment 8 months ago

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Sanctuary or dumping ground? Jakarta’s cat island plan gets tepid response

A biologist warns that relocating stray cats to an island without proper planning could spark health risks, as cats may carry diseases like rabies and toxoplasmosis.

Record fall in Japanese nationals as population declines

Asia & Pacific 10 months ago

Record fall in Japanese nationals as population declines

Japan's birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant having a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers and businesses fighting to recruit workers.

Cats’ year of living dangerously

Editorial 11 months ago

Cats’ year of living dangerously

Sending alley cats to a designated island in Thousand Islands regency is a sure way of destroying their lives, especially if the human population is too small.

Emerging economies must get rich before they get old

Academia 11 months ago

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Emerging economies must get rich before they get old

Within a generation or two, many emerging economies will likely face the same demographic problems plaguing their developed-country counterparts – without the financial resources needed to cushion the blow.

Prioritizing mutual inclusive economic development in Indonesia-India relations

Academia 1 year ago

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Prioritizing mutual inclusive economic development in Indonesia-India relations

While several major Indian business houses have already discovered the promise and power of the Indonesian economy, Indonesian conglomerates have remained hesitant and slow to invest in India.

Between public interests and protection of land for food

Academia 1 year ago

Between public interests and protection of land for food

The decrease in agricultural land area has an impact on the availability of local food, which in turn causes food price fluctuations at the consumer level.

15% of humans live near the coast and the number is growing fast

Academia 1 year ago

15% of humans live near the coast and the number is growing fast

Coastal regions are hubs of economic activity and infrastructure development, often playing critical roles in national and global economies. However, rapid population growth is accelerating human and environmental risks.

As the world ages, Indonesia sees business opportunities

Economy 1 year ago

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As the world ages, Indonesia sees business opportunities

The retirement business remains underdeveloped in Indonesia, but experts say the aging population at home and abroad means the time to invest is now.

Why we have to continuously update the poverty line

Academia 1 year ago

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Why we have to continuously update the poverty line

According to the World Bank’s "Poverty & Equity Brief East Asia & Pacific" released in October 2023, under the global standard, 60.5 percent of Indonesia's population, around 166.6 million people, were living below the poverty line in 2022.

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