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Megawati and her struggle for democracy

Valuing truth in a democracy means treating all citizens equally and respectfully, because each person is owed an equal measure of basic respect.

1 month ago
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Despite arrest, doubts persist over AGO probe into own prosecutor

Doubts persist following the Attorney General’s Office’s (AGO) arrest of former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah amid mounting scrutiny on irregularities in the detention procedures and uncertainty over the next steps in the high-profile corruption case. ...

1 month ago
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When the powerless, defenseless are declared a threat

When a state turns its defense apparatus inward, its most vulnerable citizens like LGBT people pay the price—starting on the streets of Bogor. ...

1 month ago

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Analysis: Keeping elites out of high-stakes corruption case

Public concern continues to mount over the handling of the high-profile graft case involving Febrie Adriansyah, the former assistant attorney general for special crimes (Jampidsus). The National Police's Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor) has declared Febrie a suspect and subsequently handed over the case files to the Attorney General's Office (AGO), but he has not been detained. The prosecution’s foot-dragging has fueled suspicion about horse trading among the elite rather than a steadfast commitment to eliminating corruption.

1 month ago
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Questions remain over Prabowo’s new university

President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated the new governor and deputy governor for the newly formed University of the Republic of Indonesia (URI) despite a lack of clarity and information about the institution.

1 month ago
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Crop failures threaten Indonesia as dry season drags on

A number of regions in Indonesia are suffering from crop failures, as the onslaught of the warming El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies and may extend the dry season through next year, with rice production already dropping in the last three months.

1 month ago
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ASEAN's 'flash point'

The joint comminuque resulting from last week's AMM made clear that ASEAN foreign ministers are fully cognizant of the region's parallels with the Mideast conflict, not least the issues pertaining to the vital South China Sea and its own pariah state, Myanmar.

1 month ago
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Hydrogen vehicle push risks hitting early roadblock over costs

Cost is the major challenge facing the government's hydrogen vehicle ambition, primarily stemming from a need to develop systems that can produce cheap green hydrogen and the stark affordability of battery electric vehicles today.

1 month ago
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Indonesian Navy’s operations concept does not recognize carriers: Former officer

The Indonesian Navy did not consider having an aircraft carrier in its long-term planning because sea battles have experienced drastic paradigm shift in the past few years.

2 months ago
Quick Dispatch

Make your autumn getaway more rewarding with BRI Kartu Kredit Infinite

As the summer slips into fall, the season transitioning into cooler temperatures amid vibrant shades of red and brown foliage, places around the world are offering another attractive travel period without the busyness of summer holidays.

1 day ago
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Rupiah depreciation squeezes Japanese manufacturers’ profit

A previous JETRO survey conducted in August and September of last year found that over a third of Japanese companies in Indonesia projected an increase in profits this year and everything shifted after the war began.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Strong winds, rain lash China after Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul made landfall in China early Sunday morning, state media reported, lashing a stretch of the southern coast and prompting emergency relief in the fiercest storm to hit the country this year.

2 months ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in US strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea.

2 months ago
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Indonesia to get Leonardo M-346 F jet trainers via defense broker ESS

The deal covers the procurement of a dozen Leonardo M-346 F by 2030 as part of the Indonesian Air Force’s fleet modernization efforts, though it is unclear why the Defense Ministry is using ESS, which has no known track record in delivering technology transfers or offset programs.

2 months ago
Europe

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said.

2 months ago
Tech

South Korean chipmakers to supply US tech firms in $950b deals

The announcement was made as President Lee Jae Myung visited San Francisco for talks with the heads of major US technology companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

2 months ago
Entertainment

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede — and a backlash

Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70-milimeter IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus.

2 months ago
Tech

Elon Musk's Boring Company seeks funding at $20b valuation

In the United States, Boring Company runs the Vegas Loop in Las Vegas, Nevada, which began transporting passengers in 2021.

2 months ago
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Beneath the coal dust: Muara Maung villagers pay the price of mining expansion

In the dry season, clouds of coal dust billow through the village, settling on rooftops, yards and furniture, forcing residents to clean their homes almost every day. When the rains come, many roads turn into muddy, waterlogged tracks.

2 months ago
Middle East and Africa

US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertain

The US military launched air strikes on Iran late on Thursday and early on Friday, racking up 13 consecutive nights of attacks.

2 months ago
Tech

South Korea President Lee hosts US tech summit, calls for new AI era

President Lee's push to make South Korea a central player in the global AI supply chain comes as demand for chips and computing infrastructure outpaces supply, driving tech companies into closer partnerships with the country's semiconductor and memory leaders.

2 months ago
Americas

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner

This year's dual events marked Trump's first presidential appearance at the correspondents' dinner after he had boycotted the event in his previous years in office, though he promised to come back next year.

2 months ago
Tech

Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine

The European Commission on Thursday fined Google 890 million euros (US$1 billion) for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the bloc's landmark law policing the conduct of dominant online platforms.

2 months ago
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Army said recruit died of suicide, N. Sumatra family demands investigation

There were no signs of violence on the body of 21-year-old recruit Genial Gavensi Gulo, who was found dead hanging during basic training at the Military Command (Kodam) I/Bukit Barisan’s Main Regiment (Rindam) in Pematangsiantar city, North Sumatra.

2 months ago
Europe

166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain

Madrid and Paris have called in EU help as flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through tinder-dry forests.

2 months ago
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Bali cracks down on foreign-owned small businesses amid concerns over local economy

Koster revealed last year that more than 400 car rental and tour businesses in Badung regency, one of Bali’s main tourism hubs, were owned by foreign nationals. Many of these businesses, he said, did not even maintain a physical office on the island.

2 months ago
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Leaving Indonesia, loving Indonesia: A path for diaspora

For a nation confident in its future, leaving Indonesia and loving Indonesia are not opposites—they are two sides of a dynamic global identity.

2 months ago
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Pramono’s PKB appearance fuels early 2029 speculations

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung's appearance at a National Awakening Party (PKB) event this week has fueled speculation over early political maneuvering ahead of the 2029 presidential election, with analysts saying parties have begun positioning themselves for the next race.

2 months ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Consumer confidence slips as livelihoods come under pressure

The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell 3.1 points from 120.9 in May to 117.8 in June, the lowest reading since the index stood at 115 in September 2025, driven by weaker assessments of both current economic conditions and future expectations.

2 months ago
Politics premium

AGO detains ex-top prosecutor Febrie after questioning

Former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah, who is implicated in at least a corruption case, previously failed to answer a summons for a questioning on July 22, citing health concerns.

2 months ago
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