Proving pontiff’s point: The Jakarta Post
The country still needs to make significant efforts to uphold freedom of religion as guaranteed in the 1945 Constitution, especially since government, whether central or regional,…
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Pope says Trump, Harris ‘against life’ as Asia tour ends
The 87-year-old pontiff's comments on the US presidential hopefuls came as he defied health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the…
Prabowo’s ASEAN ‘pivot’: The Jakarta Post
As defence minister, Mr Prabowo has made it clear that he wants Indonesia to play a more decisive role in global economic, political and security affairs. But he will also cling…
Women lead forest fire lawsuit against three companies in South Sumatra
Villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir regency in South Sumatra file a lawsuit demanding compensation for financial losses and health impacts of wildfire-induced haze from three pulp…
Unsettled in the middle class: The Jakarta Post
As long as all is well with the middle class, goes the general assumption, all is well with Indonesia. But what if all is not well and Indonesia’s middle class is no longer…
Gig economy threatens Indonesia’’s human capital growth
Indonesia’s vision of achieving fast GDP growth to become a high-income economy by 2045 requires massive investment in human capital, but the rise of the gig economy could get…
Students from Jakarta hold art exhibition to support education for underprivileged children
Attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a colorful display of art, engage in interactive activities and explore a digital artscape. Visitors were also invited to…
Understanding Anwar from the Islamic international relations lens
The writer says that PM Anwar has always attempted to be relevant in the Islamic world and the conventional mold of the Westphalian nation states.
Indonesia President-elect Prabowo completes tour of ASEAN countries
The high-profile diplomatic tour of five ASEAN nations a little over a month before his inauguration is seen by many as a way to bolster the country’s influence within the…
Waiting for the KPK’s call: The Jakarta Post
Kaesang’s private jet brouhaha has highlighted the KPK’s weak efforts in the country, especially on the legal side.