Calls for Indonesia’s chief justice to resign ahead of marrying Jokowi’s sister
The wedding plan has sparked a public debate over potential conflicts of interest and biased practices in the court.
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K-pop costumes more than just replicating design
For some, wearing a K-pop costume is a method to explore her style and it even helps boost her confidence.
Indonesia’s smartphone market seen to grow 8% in 2022
Recording internet connectivity of 64 percent in 2021, the country is likely to have 410 million smartphone users by 2025.
Indonesian workers trapped in besieged Ukraine city are home
With the arrival of the nine workers, the Indonesian government has evacuated 133 citizens following the invasion.
Why many of Indonesia’s best tech minds are staying abroad
Less sexism, less hustle and better prospects are some of the reasons why skilled tech professionals have not heeded the President’s pleas to return to Indonesia and spearhead…
Indonesia’s activists face ‘danger’ amid shrinking civic space
Coming into the final years of President Joko Widodo’s administration, civil society organizations (CSOs) are increasingly expressing concern for the state of democracy and…
Strong policies needed to maintain Jakarta’s pandemic traffic respite: Experts
Experts say that major efforts are needed to keep Jakarta's roads gridlock-free as mobility slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels in response to plummeting Covid-19 cases and…
Indonesia seeks new capital investors after Softbank exit
SoftBank’s exit marked a blow to the capital relocation plan as the company was reportedly ready to invest US$30 billion to $40 billion in the new capital, a huge portion of the…
True water security calls for our protection of ‘invisible’ water
Closer to home, almost 10 percent of Indonesia is expected to experience a water crisis by 2045, with Java already feeling the effects of a water shortage as the nation…
Greening a pandemic recovery: Options for Indonesia
Allocating Covid-19 fiscal stimulus to renewable energy may also provide a “double dividend” by stimulating the deployment of renewable energy sources while supporting…