Unchecked nickel mining fuels environmental, social crises in Indonesia
A new report has once again highlighted the heavy toll of Indonesia’s nickel industry, where decades of poorly regulated extraction have scarred landscapes, choked coral reefs,…
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West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
Indonesia grapples with a deepening mental health crisis, where economic hardship, stigma, and limited access to care continue to drive rising, yet vastly underreported, cases of…
Ethics probe recommends charges in death of Indonesian motorcycle taxi driver
Seven Mobile Brigade (Brimob) police officers could face criminal investigation after an ethics probe found probable cause that they not only broke ethics but also the Criminal…
Cars over people? Sidewalk cuts in South Jakarta draw backlash
Critics warn it undermines pedestrian rights and contradicts the city’s vision of becoming a “global city."
Indonesia urges diplomacy as Malaysia resumes claim to disputed maritime area, Ambalat
Regardless of ongoing talks over the disputed maritime area, the two countries see eye to eye on codeveloping Ambalat for resources.
Violence haunts Indonesian children as state fails to provide care
The Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry’s online information system reported persistently high abuse rates as of July 25, with at least 10,203 cases recorded…
More Indonesians evacuated from Iran, Israel arrives in Jakarta
At least 60 people evacuated by the government from Iran, Israel and other Middle Eastern countries amid the heightened tensions in the region have safely landed in Jakarta in the…
Indonesia President Prabowo receives call from US counterpart Trump ahead of Russia visit
The 15-minute phone call saw both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and supporting global stability, just days before Mr. Prabowo is set to meet…
Earlier school start times in Indonesia’s West Java ‘may hurt children’s brain development’
Educators and experts warn the policy could impair students’ brain development due to disrupted sleep patterns and inadequate rest.
Air quality worsens in Greater Jakarta as government yet to curb pollution
Real-time monitoring by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir recorded that air quality readings in Jakarta were at “unhealthy” levels, between 153 and 159, for three…