Indonesian police open probe into incest-promoting Facebook groups
The police have begun cracking down on Facebook groups that allegedly posts adult content revolving around incest, amid mounting calls for the operators behind these illicit…
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‘Sunting’: A tribute to the women who shaped Indonesia
The exhibition follows the footsteps of women who were instrumental to national development through their contributions in education, medicine and journalism.
Sigh of relief, for now: The Jakarta Post
While the Geneva agreement brings hope, it does not undo all the damage. Global trade will never be what it used to be.
Poor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial
Some Indonesian netizens oppose the clinical trial, whose development has been supported by the Gates Foundation. They claim that the state is selling people as "lab rats" for the…
Indonesia food and drug agency laments limited role in free meals program amid rampant food poisonings
BPOM Chair Taruna Ikrar reported that, since the launch of the free meal program in January, the agency has recorded 17 food poisoning incidents across 10 provinces.
Indonesian businesses struggle to retain talent as pressure mounts to ditch arbitrary methods
Fostering a positive work environment, offering clear career paths and investing in training programs are crucial to boosting employee engagement and long-term retention, experts…
International outcry grows over late Indonesian president Soeharto national hero proposal
Rather than bestowing the former president with a national hero title, the government should focus on resolving past gross human rights violations and corruption committed during…
Indonesia ups palm oil export levy to 10% as government boosts biofuel, replanting efforts
The government is slated to raise its export levy on crude palm oil from 7.5 percent to 10 percent of the reference price starting May 17 to fund a biofuel program and replanting…
In Indonesia, concern grows over project to rewrite history
While many of the details of the project seem arcane, the government wants the accounts in the new books to be the “official history” of the country.
‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia
In a momentous gesture symbolising Canberra’s continued emphasis on its relationship with Jakarta, PM Albanese once again chose Indonesia as his first international destination,…