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Academia 3 months ago
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What’s next after ‘Pesta Babi’ breaks the silence
By holding up an uncomfortable mirror to state-led exploitation and violence in Papua, Pesta Babi has shattered decades of enforced silence, forcing Jakarta to choose between repressive censorship and genuine, rights-respecting reform.
Academia 3 months ago
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The Streisand effect in military-sponsored censorship of a movie
When Jakarta tried to censor an indigenous Papuan documentary using military force and religious panic, it triggered the ultimate backfire: a digital wildfire exposing the raw reality of state-driven land grab.
Politics 4 months ago
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Civil groups slam govt’s plan to vet human rights defenders
People deemed fulfilling criteria to be called human rights activists according to assessment by a government-sanctioned team will become eligible to legal protection while getting involved in a case, Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai says.
Editorial 6 months ago
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A few bad LPDP apples
The recent furor related to a couple of LPDP recipients shows that the government must run a rigorous screening process for all candidates, including a social media background check, to ensure that the national scholarship is granted to a deserving individual who represents the country, and preferably one from straitened circumstances.
Entertainment 7 months ago
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‘Rangga & Cinta’ highlights Indonesian presence at Rotterdam film festival
Premiering in Europe at IFFR 2026, the musical remake of the defining coming-of-age classic highlights the increasingly confident presence of Indonesian movies on the international festival circuit.
Academia 1 year ago
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Screening for a healthier Indonesia under Prabowo
While the country has made strides in addressing challenges like maternal mortality, stunting and infectious diseases, data shows that NCDs such as IHD, stroke and diabetes have become the leading causes of death and disability.
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