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University students protest as they demand police reform in front of the main entrance gate of the House of Representatives complex in Jakarta on Sept. 1, 2025.
University students protest as they demand police reform in front of the main entrance gate of the House of Representatives complex in Jakarta on Sept. 1, 2025. `
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Redefining government ‘harmony’: Not at the expense of people's lives

Influencers, students, and community voices collectively shape public opinion and, beyond that, provide effective and innovative policy literacy tools more effectively than the government or any lawmakers.

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Indonesian students abroad, riots at home, and the real meaning of merit

Wasteful perks for officials, riot police suppressing citizens, and education budget cuts are not only failures of policy, they are failures of privilege, of leadership and of moral clarity.

1 hour ago
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Analysis: Indonesia’s civil uprising: From arrogant politicians to state violence

Indonesia has seen a turbulent week of public unrest centered on the House of Representatives (DPR), as outrage over lawmakers’ high pay and allowances spiraled into a broader movement demanding accountability, justice, and reform.

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Forgetting healthcare basics

As the health system grapples with the unprecedented spread of misinformation, fueling vaccine hesitancy and eroding public trust in the government’s health programs, it is more critical than ever for the government to reinvest in the foundations of public health. 

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American capitalism is being remade by state power

Washington's recent move to take a 10 percent share in chipmaker Intel signals the Trump administration could be experimenting with recalibrating US capitalism, possibly by incorporating elements of state-directed capitalism.

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Financial inclusion or digital illusion: Rethinking Indonesia's online lending

Amid a collective movement of debtors reusing to repay illegal online lenders is emerging a new model called ecosystem lending that blends digital flexibility with banking discipline, offering a way to get back on track toward realizing the aspirational goal of financial inclusion.

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After mass protests will our democracy survive?

If mass protests intensify beyond control, the President can declare a state of emergency, if not martial law.

23 hours ago
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Change of narratives and the state’s return

Prabowo’s government and its loyalists seek to redefine the protests not as genuine expressions of public frustration, but as politically orchestrated chaos.

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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. 

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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.

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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

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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.

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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).

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Devaluing state honors

The awards no longer signify a person's dedication to the state, but rather mark their loyalty to the President.

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Not a ‘98 repeat

What began as scattered unrest has now spilled across cities, fueled by deep economic frustration, perceived elite impunity and a rising sense that the political class has grown deaf to the people’s plight.

2 days ago
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Prabowo’s long vision on education

A major problem with Prabowo’s education road map is that the schools included in his priority programs are managed by different ministries.

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Fatty bureaucracy

Bureaucratic “fat” can strengthen implementation if managed well, yet too much of it risks clogging the system.

5 days ago
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Sugiono’s dual role

Sugiono's dual appointment may look politically strategic for Prabowo, but it could compromise Indonesia's foreign policy.

6 days ago
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Nightlife's healthier makeover

The growing focus on healthier living is evident among Gen Z and millennials across Jakarta and the Asia-Pacific region, with more in this demographic choosing to spend their nights at gyms or stadiums rather than bars and amusement centers.

1 week ago
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Direct elections safe, for now

Massive political education is crucial to educate the public of the risks of restoring indirect elections.

1 week ago

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Wed, September 3, 2025

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