My weekend of rest and relaxation: A Jakarta-based writer’s note on bed rotting
Is spending the weekend in bed a sign of burnout, avoidance or just smart living? For some women in Jakarta, bed rotting isn't the problem—it’s the plan.
The Jakarta Post
Police find no crime in Indonesian diplomat’s death
The 39-year-old junior diplomat specializing in the protection of Indonesian citizens abroad was found by his rooming house guard lying on his bed in Gondangdia, Central Jakarta,…
ASEAN diplomacy delivers: The Jakarta Post
The outcome is a reminder of what personal diplomacy can accomplish where institutional mechanisms fall short.
Indonesian workers in Japan face growing stigma after viral incidents
Members of an Indonesian martial arts organization in Japan have recently sparked attention online for parading in large formations while wearing matching black uniforms and…
Employers call on Indonesian government to stem layoffs, boost competitiveness
At least half of all businesses nationwide have carried out layoffs so far this year, according to a survey conducted by the Indonesian Employers Association.
‘Beyond Unsettled Past’: Revisiting Indonesia’s colonial legacies
Curated by historian Sadiah Boonstra and artist Sukiato Khurniawan, the show features powerful works by six artists that confront the lingering imprints of colonialism on society.
Waste-to-energy plant blamed for severe air pollution in Indonesia’s Surabaya
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment noted that between January and July 2023, the Surabaya Health Agency recorded over 174,000 cases of acute respiratory infections in the…
In Indonesia, malls are full, but shopping bags are empty
Middle-class households are showing more restraint in how they spend. One contributing factor is the rise in layoffs.
Indonesia’s cacao farms need rejuvenating as prices remain high
Indonesia’s aging cacao farms urgently need rejuvenation: over 60% of trees are older than 20 years, constraining productivity. The government plans to replant up to…
Indonesian anti-corruption commission probes into education ministry’s Google procurement
The Corruption Eradication Commission is investigating alleged graft in the then-education, culture, research and technology ministry’s procurement of Google Cloud services…