Indonesian House passes contentious Military Law amendments
The bill has been criticised by civil society groups, who say it could take the world's third-biggest democracy back to the draconian New Order era of former president Soeharto,…
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Between needs and interests: Indonesia’s partnerships in the age of uncertainty
The shifting geopolitical landscape and great power rivalries pose a new challenge for Indonesia's policy stance of nonalignment and “neutrality."
Indonesia President Prabowo instructs minister to begin giant seawall project along northern coast of Java
The massive infrastructure project would be key to dealing with land subsidence and flooding in the area, particularly in Jakarta and other major cities along the northern coast…
Opposition to Indonesia’s Military Law revision grows
The House of Representatives is expected to pass a controversial revision to the 2004 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law during a plenary session on Thursday following a speedy…
Indonesia’s stock market plunges while others shine
Analysts suggest a downturn of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite index, which gained momentum with a sudden plunge on Tuesday prompting a brief suspension of trade, is driven…
Long live nepotism: The Jakarta Post
Indonesian politics in particular is infested with nepotistic practices. All political parties, both in the ruling coalition and the opposition, cannot resist the temptation of…
Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox
Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the…
Indonesian coconut processing firms axe 3,500 workers amid raw material dearth
The government has agreed to impose a levy on coconut exports and derivatives, but has yet to decide whether to impose an export moratorium as proposed by the industry.
Indonesian government continues free meals program during Ramadan with processed food
The move has been highly criticized by nutritionists as such food and beverages have undergone extensive processing and contain added ingredients like preservatives, artificial…
Indonesian President Prabowo’s test of governing in former President Jokowi’s absence
Former president Jokowi's influence may not be institutional, but it is politically alive as long as leaders like Mr. Prabowo continue to invoke his name.