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Society 2 years ago
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Med school head dismissal raises alarm on worsening academic freedom
While the Health Ministry denies its involvement, the dismissal of Airlangga University's medical school dean in East Java allegedly over his criticism of the government's plan to invite foreign doctors to open practices in Indonesia has been met with opposition from the academic community, who call the sacking a violation against academic freedom.
Regulations 2 years ago
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Jokowi urges China to expedite Surabaya HSR feasibility study: Retno
Foreign minister Retno said the President had met with her Chinese counterpart on Thursday to discuss economic cooperation between their two countries, including Whoosh and the joint feasibility study initiated late last year on extending the HSR track to Surabaya.
Voters Voices 2 years ago
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Lack of clarity prevents voters changing address
While many people have updated their voter registration details to allow them to cast ballots in the area where they now live, work or study, others have been unable to do so either because of red tape, a lack of information or simply ignorance.
Opinion 2 years ago
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Analysis: Indonesia begins study for extending Whoosh! to Surabaya
The plan to extend the Whoosh! high-speed rail (HSR) to Surabaya is entering its early stages. The route extension, which currently only connects Jakarta and Bandung, is necessary to increase the high-speed public transport utilization from its current state. However, there are concerns regarding the possible downsides from continued partnership with China to develop the project, as well as calls for a more thorough feasibility study on the extension plan.
Archipelago 3 years ago
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Free fast train rides set for August as govt eyes Surabaya expansion
Following years of delay, the government has announced that Indonesians can ride the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) for free during a trial period starting in August, as authorities are now eyeing an expansion for the project that would extend the line all the way to Surabaya, East Java.
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