Talking clean energy into existence: The Jakarta Post
The best place to start realising clean energy would be to finally pass a long-delayed bill on new and renewable energy. There is no global target for 100 percent clean power, but…
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Concert pullouts in Indonesia signal sponsorship, spending strains
Experts point to waning interest from corporate sponsors, especially SOEs that have “reallocated budgets” to programs more closely tied to government priorities, as a key…
Jakarta’s Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?
While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new recreational experience and economic opportunities, experts caution that animal…
Resurging nationalism in Southeast Asia: A blessing or a curse?
Nationalism is experiencing a resurgence as an elitist construct, not just in Southeast Asia but across both developed and developing countries, raising a question whether or not…
Indonesian government in crisis-control mode over tax hike
Amid growing public unrest over reports of steep property tax hikes, Home Minister Tito Karnavian has instructed regional heads to consider economic conditions in their…
US flags Indonesian shrimps over radiation concerns
The United States Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers and retailers to “not eat, sell or serve” frozen shrimp imported from an Indonesian company.
Free meals overshadow Indonesia’s core education spending in 2026 budget
The hefty allocation for free meals has drawn criticism from education observers who warn of misplaced priorities. They argue the funds should instead be used to make basic…
Rewriting Indonesia’s past, reviving authoritarianism?
In 1971, about three years after Soeharto took office, military historian Nugroho Notosusanto led a project to write the national history book that emphasized the military’s…
Indonesia makes second aid airdrop over Gaza
On Monday, the TNI’s Operation Garuda Merah Putih II dropped 10.3 tonnes of logistical aid consisting of food and basic necessities, involving two Air Force C-130J Super…
Much tech, less protection: The Jakarta Post
In Indonesia, parents and government officials are worried about Roblox's potential to expose children to violent or explicit content and risky online interactions.