Banning Sukatani: How Indonesian police undermine free expression
The reported police action against punk band Sukatani and its 2023 track, "Bayar Bayar Bayar," is a clear instance of constitutional violation that illustrates the enduring power…
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Indonesia President Prabowo’s economic policies put investors on edge
National Economic Council member Chatib Basri acknowledges that the current administration has little room to boost growth through monetary or fiscal policy, making structural…
Reports of food poisoning continue to haunt Indonesia’s free meals programme
On Feb. 26, 12 students from South Sulawesi, were hospitalised after experiencing symptoms of food poisoning from government-provided meals at their schools. This marks the fifth…
Indonesia President Prabowo and former President Megawati still on good terms: PDI-P
PDI-P spokesperson Ahmad Basarah said the perceived tension between the two politicians could be blamed on people who attempted to drive a wedge between them.
Philippines could be role model for gender equality in land ownership
This comes after the issuance of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) and the formation of an agrarian reform agency, among other measures. The MCW aims to guarantee women’s access to…
Indonesia President Prabowo vows to build giant seawall to combat land subsidence despite budget cuts
The project was met with criticism from experts, who said a seawall would not solve land subsidence in Jakarta and warned that building such a massive seawall could instead…
Indonesia, Apple agree to lift iPhone 16 sales ban
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the tech giant, paving the way for the local content…
Free meals will continue with adjusted menus during Ramadan, Indonesian government says
The National Nutrition Agency has announced that President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program for schoolchildren will continue during Ramadan, with an updated menu…
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund and the austerity paradox: The Jakarta Post
The recent drastic budget cuts were a surprise, given that Prabowo had signaled he would pursue an expansionary fiscal policy.
Indonesia’s newly launched sovereign fund snubs future capital Nusantara in investment priorities
The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority had been hoping for a slice of Danantara’s capital to support the megaproject’s development, its head Basuki Hadimuljono said on…