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Online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers arrive in the rain to protest on Sept. 17, demanding better welfare protection and a full investigation into the death of a driver during an August rally, at the main entrance of the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta.
Online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers arrive in the rain to protest on Sept. 17, demanding better welfare protection and a full investigation into the death of a driver during an August rally, at the main entrance of the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta.`
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Rights on demand: Asia’s gig economy gets a legal upgrade

The initiatives in Singapore and Malaysia to protect gig workers can act as a model for emerging economies to regulate platform labor.

14 hours ago
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National Police: Guardians of the people or protectors of power?

Once seen as protectors of the people, the police now increasingly appear aligned with elite interests.

15 hours ago
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After 11 executions, will Singapore embrace a more humane policy?

Singapore can retain its top spot in world safety rankings even if it reduces its use of capital punishment. 

16 hours ago

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China plans, the United States reacts

While China has a strategic planning process, the US has neither a plan nor a strategy.

17 hours ago
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Indonesia’s fiscal trap: Four pillars of a coming crisis

While the official spin on debt and deficit ratios sound reassuring, the reality is that state revenues are shrinking, debt service is rising and institutions are bending under political pressure.

18 hours ago
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Reclaiming democracy, digital journalism from the clickbait crisis

Digital journalism practices today more than just annoy readers, they corrode democracy by replacing nuanced, fact-based reporting with emotionally charged content that leaves citizens less informed and more polarized.

19 hours ago
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Analysis: Govt eases food procurement, oversight concerns linger

The government is accelerating funding mechanisms to secure Indonesia’s food, energy and water needs, but the latest regulatory changes raise concerns about oversight and potential misuse. On Sept. 22, the Government Procurement Agency (LKPP) issued Regulation No. 3/2025 on Guidelines for Procurement of Goods from Completed Works in the Development of Self-Sufficiency Areas. Under the new regulation, vendors are no longer required to undergo electronic bidding or conduct feasibility studies, a change that enables faster disbursement of funds but increases the risk of inefficiency and misuse.

19 hours ago
Editorial

Keep Danantara in check

Concentrating vast public wealth in one body without strong oversight is a recipe for corruption, conflict of interest and declining transparency.

20 hours ago
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Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped. 

2 months ago
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Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

3 months ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

3 months ago
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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

9 months ago
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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

1 year ago
editorial

Keep Danantara in check

Concentrating vast public wealth in one body without strong oversight is a recipe for corruption, conflict of interest and declining transparency.

20 hours ago
editorial

Beyond recognizing Palestine

We must use current momentum to push for a lasting solution that recognizes and guarantees the sovereignty of the two states, Israel and Palestine, coexisting side by side.

1 day ago
editorial

Jakarta digs deep

The "normal" level of congestion in Greater Jakarta is already worse than in most other major cities, causing at least Rp 100 trillion (US$6 billion) in direct and indirect economic losses per year.

3 days ago
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Prabowo’s UN showtime

Realpolitik dictates that Indonesia cannot be too rigid on its principles against Israel; a certain level of flexibility is required.

4 days ago
editorial

IEU-CEPA is ready. Are we?

It is finally done; Indonesia and the European Union have agreed on a free trade pact that had been in the making for more than a decade.

5 days ago
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Corruption should not pay

Without substantial changes, the bill's passage risks having only a minimal impact. It could even create new opportunities for corrupt law enforcers to abuse it for personal or political gain.

6 days ago
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Smart screens, familiar flaws

Flashy devices often end up unused or misused in schools with no technical support, little training and no curriculum integration.

1 week ago

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