Motorists in Indonesia switch fuels, queue longer amid fuel price hike
Motorists’ massive shift from nonsubsidised to subsidised fuels is inevitable after the recent significant price hike.
Vidya Pinandhita
Tourism, climate puts Indonesia’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure
The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua are home to the population of the shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti), one of 10 known “walking shark”…
Sweet talk, sour doubts: Indonesia faces hurdles in curbing sugary drinks
Consumers worry that beverage sellers or brands may manipulate nutritional labels, while business owners are concerned about additional costs to test their products.
Indonesia communications ministry warns of children’s exposure to pornography on social media
Citing a 2023 study from UNICEF, Alexander said that 50.3 per cent of Indonesian children had encountered sexually explicit content online, with exposure most frequently occurring…
Alleged fabricated research tarnishes Indonesian academic reputation
An incident in an international symposium has fueled wider concerns over academic ethics amid mounting pressure on academics to publish internationally and participate in global…
Indonesia’s regional planning still leaves vulnerable groups behind: Study
People with disabilities often lacked adequate accommodation in policymaking forums, including accessible meeting venues and the availability of sign language interpreters, SMERU…
One year on, pressure builds on Indonesian government to enforce free education ruling
The court found that Article 34 of the Sisdiknas Law, which mandates free basic education for all, had been interpreted too narrowly by applying only to state schools.
‘Samtama Village’ shows Jakarta’s potential for waste sorting
The name Samtama is short for Sampah Tanggung Jawab Bersama (Waste Management is a Shared Responsibility), according to local community figure Mohamad Yakub, 60, reflecting the…
Nationwide screenings uncover early signs of hypertension in Indonesian children
This raises concerns over underlying conditions such as kidney damage linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods.
Jakarta mandates household sorting to tackle chronic waste crisis
Supporting facilities, including public education, remain a challenge.