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Steadfast voice: An activist attends a Kamisan (Thursdays) silent protest in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on May 17, 2018, demanding justice over deaths during riots amid the fall of former president Suharto in May 1998.
Steadfast voice: An activist attends a Kamisan (Thursdays) silent protest in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on May 17, 2018, demanding justice over deaths during riots amid the fall of former president Suharto in May 1998. `
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A critical inquiry into the denial of May 1998 mass rapes

Formal recognition, both domestically and internationally, has been vital in combating denial, validating survivors and contributing to the historical record.

15 hours ago
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What Trump’s nuclear orders reveal about Indonesia’s posture

Contrary to the US drive toward nuclear, Indonesia lacks posture, putting the country at risk of being a passive recipient rather than an active author of its nuclear energy journey.

16 hours ago
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The stage is set for Prabowo, but the script is empty

Indonesia under Prabowo risks becoming a nation of postures, not policies. And gestures rarely build a legacy.

16 hours ago

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Analysis: The four islands dispute: An infringement of Aceh’s dignity

President Prabowo Subianto's much-anticipated intervention has seemingly eased tensions over the disputed Panjang, Lipan, Mangkir Gadang, and Mangkir Ketek islands, which had caused a feud between Aceh and neighboring North Sumatra.

16 hours ago
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Why attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities should concern us all

Indonesia’s voice reminds us that the pursuit of peace and adherence to international norms are not just ideals, but urgent necessities for global stability.

17 hours ago
Editorial

Acknowledging our dark past

Removing violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past. 

17 hours ago
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From inequity to action: Eliminating cervical cancer in the Western Pacific

Across the region, countries are showing it is possible to overcome barriers by adapting innovations to local contexts.

18 hours ago
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AI, humanity and the utopian choice

Artificially-produced intelligence can never replace humanity completely.

2 days ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

2 days 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.

5 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).

9 months ago
editorial

Acknowledging our dark past

Removing violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past. 

17 hours ago
editorial

Beyond celebrations

The common thread tying together Jakarta's perennial flooding, choking pollution and constant congestion is weak political will, and unless the local administration addresses this underlying factor starting now, these issues will continue to plague this historic city for the next half century.

2 days ago
editorial

A test of trust

The short-lived dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four outlying islands serves as a reminder that a nation as vast and diverse as Indonesia requires continuous political will and efforts, as well as sensitivity, to maintain our hard-fought, hard-won national unity.

3 days ago
editorial

Quagmire anyone?

The Trump administration still has the leverage to change the equation, if not the outcome, in the Israel-Iranian conflict. 

4 days ago
editorial

Achievement vs. popularity

Indonesia still faces a daunting challenge to qualify for the World Cup, and questions arose about whether the team's reward was premature. 

5 days ago
editorial

Love our expats

Our bureaucrats should learn to be less xenophobic in dealing with expatriates.

1 week ago
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Risky insurance reform

The primary motive behind the regulation is to ensure the financial sustainability of health insurers, who are struggling with rising claims amid soaring medical cost.

6 days ago

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Mon, June 23, 2025

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