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Academia 2 years ago

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World Bank’s premature 'free lunch' comment irks officials

A comment by the World Bank referring to as yet unknown details of Prabowo's key campaign promise has ruffled many official feathers at this sensitive time in the country's democratic process, especially after an election season riddled with allegations of meddling.

Legislative Race 2 years ago

Legislative oversight

Assuming a voter knows which presidential election ticket they want to support, they might want to cast their vote strategically by choosing the ticket’s main political party sponsor.

Perspectives 2 years ago

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Politics of denial and the greater need for elected leaders’ accountability

Studies show that in some countries, rulers often use the label of fake news and denial to suppress critical voices and cover up their weaknesses.

Perspectives 2 years ago

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Presidential election unveils Indonesia’s taxation challenges

If either the Anies-Muhaimin or Prabowo-Gibran pair candidate succeeds in fulfilling its promises, Indonesia, currently categorized as a middle-income country, may ascend to the ranks of advanced nations as a high-income country.

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Muhaimin ready to face public demonstrations if pair fail to fulfill expectations

Vowing to not deceive the people if elected, Muhaimin Iskandar said the public could stage a demonstration if the Anies-Muhaimin duo failed to fulfill expectations.

Academia 2 years ago

The enormous cost of leaders' net zero emissions promises

The only thing that could avoid this summit being a retread of 27 other failures is if politicians acknowledge the real cost of net zero policy—and instead of making more carbon cut promises, vow to dramatically increase green energy R&D.

Academia 3 years ago

SDGs revisited: Stepping up vaccinations

If we continue with our current level of spending, we will continue to save 3.8 million lives from avoidable diseases between now and 2030.

Academia 3 years ago

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End double standards and lies; they discourage the young

The young usually mellow out of their principles, have kids and repeat the elders’ mistakes with compromises big and small in their private and public lives.

Politics 6 years ago

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Throwing shade, Javanese style: Man mocks Amien Rais with long walk and leather puppet

Lilik started walking from Yogyakarta’s landmark Tugu Pal Putih on July 22 and arrived in Jakarta on Aug. 7

SE Asia 6 years ago

Mahathir repeats his promise to go, but...

A source claimed that a group of Opposition politicians met with Mahathir on Tuesday night to pledge their full support for him to complete his full term as premier.

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