Prabowo’s ASEAN ‘pivot’: The Jakarta Post
As defence minister, Mr Prabowo has made it clear that he wants Indonesia to play a more decisive role in global economic, political and security affairs. But he will also cling…
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President Jokowi flies back to Nusantara to spend final weeks as president
The President is to hold his final cabinet meeting on Friday at the newly built presidential compound in the country's future capital, where he plans to remain until the day…
Women lead forest fire lawsuit against three companies in South Sumatra
Villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir regency in South Sumatra file a lawsuit demanding compensation for financial losses and health impacts of wildfire-induced haze from three pulp…
Minister defends President Jokowi’s son’s ‘lavish’ private jet trip
Information and Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, who is also leader of President Jokowi's volunteer group Projo, said the jet ride had allowed Kaesang's wife, Erina…
Unsettled in the middle class: The Jakarta Post
As long as all is well with the middle class, goes the general assumption, all is well with Indonesia. But what if all is not well and Indonesia’s middle class is no longer…
Prabowo-Megawati ties continue to warm ahead of inauguration
President-elect Prabowo Subianto appeared intent to forge warmer ties with Megawati Soekarnoputri as he hopes to have a sit down with the chairwoman of the largest political party…
Gig economy threatens Indonesia’’s human capital growth
Indonesia’s vision of achieving fast GDP growth to become a high-income economy by 2045 requires massive investment in human capital, but the rise of the gig economy could get…
Students from Jakarta hold art exhibition to support education for underprivileged children
Attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a colorful display of art, engage in interactive activities and explore a digital artscape. Visitors were also invited to…
Analysis: Tensions ahead of Jokowi-Prabowo transition
Even if Jokowi will have some role in the next government, he will be the lesser power. He will continue to exert influence in Prabowo’s administration, either through his son…
Understanding Anwar from the Islamic international relations lens
The writer says that PM Anwar has always attempted to be relevant in the Islamic world and the conventional mold of the Westphalian nation states.