Indonesia’s nutrition agency faces criticism over free meal program during school break
It was argued that a temporary suspension of the free meal program would enable the government to reallocate its budget to more pressing priorities.
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Indonesian government to sign trade deal with US in January after clearing final hurdles
The agreement, which is expected to be signed by President Prabowo Subianto and US counterpart Donald Trump, will not constrain Jakarta’s domestic policy space and will deliver…
Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders’ climate case against cement maker Holcim
In a statement, Holcim acknowledged the court had admitted the case and said it intends to appeal.
“Perspectives On… Weaving Threads” traces Indonesian ancestral roots, colonial history
Through ikat, batik and experimental dyeing techniques, a Dutch artist with Indonesian ties explores identity, inheritance and the lingering imprint of colonial histories.
An unhistorical history book
Rather than erasing dark chapters of Indonesian history, the government should allow marginalised voices to tell their stories, ensuring the younger generation learns…
Yearender: Climate extremes expose Indonesia’s disaster vulnerabilities
Weak disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, as well as environmental degradation mainly caused by business activities, have exposed Indonesia to hazards of extreme climate…
‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over renaming rare flower found in Indonesia’s West Sumatra
The concerns hinged on whether the Rafflesia, which was named after a European colonial figure, should be renamed to better represent its Southeast Asian origin and remove its…
Indonesia’s foreign tourist arrivals yet to recover to pre-pandemic peak
Foreign tourist arrivals are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, even as the sector shows steady post-pandemic recovery. Experts point to intensifying competition from…
Thailand on top at SEA Games clouded by border conflict
The host country took a record 233 gold medals, far outstripping second-place Indonesia with 91 gold, and Vietnam at third with 87.
Forests, fuel and food: Is expanding oil palm to Indonesia’s Papua worth the cost?
Forest loss to palm oil plantations directly weakens these dimensions by increasing disaster risk and exposing communities to instability.