Poor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial
Some Indonesian netizens oppose the clinical trial, whose development has been supported by the Gates Foundation. They claim that the state is selling people as "lab rats" for the…
Maretha Uli
Decline in Indonesia’s press freedom alarming
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) recorded 38 cases of violence against journalists in the first five months of the year, more than half of the 73 incidents reported…
AI adoption for work safety faces challenges in Indonesia
The country is lagging behind on the implementation of basic principles of work safety and health, potentially hindering the adoption of AI and other automated technologies that…
Authoritarianism rising in Indonesia: Amnesty report
The organisation's annual human rights report raises a red flag on a decline in freedom of expression and the press as well as an increase in oppression by security forces against…
Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis’ passing
During the late pontiff's visit to the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on September 5, 2024, he met with the mosque’s grand imam Nasaruddin Umar. They jointly signed the Istiqlal…
Indonesia’s child online safety rule lacks clarity, safeguards, observers say
The regulation mandates both public and private electronic system providers to ensure that their products, services and features are free from content harmful to children younger…
Indonesian police regulation on foreign journalists sparks press freedom concerns
National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said foreign journalists could still carry out reporting in Indonesia without obtaining clearance from the police, as long as they…