A lesson from Sri Lanka
Learning from Sri Lanka, Indonesia should refrain from complacency, or else history will repeat itself.
Editorial
Repeat of Karachi’s monsoon misery shows that authorities haven’t learnt much from the past
Without an improved drainage and urban disaster response mechanism in the long term, the people of Karachi will be left to face the gushing floodwaters on their own.
Prompt clean-up of Dhaka proof that change is possible
An estimated 10,000 conservancy workers cleaned up 19,223 tonnes of animal and cattle market waste in the wake of Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices.
Sri Lanka should put its people first
The crisis is testament to what happens when politicians become self-serving or want to make a show of development, rather than serving the public.
Hurdles in legalising marijuana
Many governments, particularly in Asean, have kept marijuana strictly illegal, apparently because of misperceptions about the substance.
G20 to the rescue?
This year's G20 Summit in Bali will be a test for the grouping on whether it can offer hope in a dark moment in the world's history.
Marcos Jr and Asean
One of the toughest challenges for the archipelagic nation is how it can contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Energy transition or energy confusion?
The paper says the government's long-term electricity procurement plan is behind the curve, with financing options rather than road maps matteriing on the ground.
Who will lead Jakarta?
It remains to be seen if relocating the nation’s capital will make it easier or harder for the next Jakarta governor to lead the 495-year-old metropolis.
Reimagining the post-pandemic world
Governments and policymakers all around the world are examining ways to deal with the pandemic-inflicted devastation, considering recovery measures, and probing for different…