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.
Vidya Pinandhita
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.
Outdoor workers in Indonesia face rising health risks amid dry season
As the dry season is creeping in and projected to be longer and drier due to El Niño, workers who spend most of their time outside may face higher risks of heat-related disease…
Indonesia President Prabowo orders thorough probe into train crash as fatalities rise to 15
The President further noted that around 1,800 similar crossings across Java require urgent attention, while pledging swift improvements, whether through guard posts or building…