Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- September 22, 2026
- 58 views
The Perilous Odyssey of Esau Sidemo and the Rising Crisis Facing Indonesia’s Traditional Fisherfolk
For 57-year-old Esau Sidemo, a routine fishing expedition from his home in Bido Village on Batang Dua Island, Ternate, transformed into a harrowing 26-day struggle for survival in the vast,…
- Environment and Nature
- September 21, 2026
- 46 views
The Escalating Humanitarian Crisis of Forest Fires in Kalimantan and the Transboundary Threat to Southeast Asia
The massive forest and land fires currently ravaging Kalimantan have transcended environmental degradation, evolving into a severe public health emergency that threatens millions of lives across Southeast Asia. As of…
Bambang Pamungkas
- Business and Finance
- September 21, 2026
- 55 views
US Businesses Face Economic Crisis Worse Than COVID-19 Amid Global Supply Chain Collapse
The United States is currently grappling with a severe economic shock that business leaders across multiple sectors describe as a catastrophe surpassing the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. A compounding…
- Environment and Nature
- September 21, 2026
- 46 views
Crisis of Thirst: Prolonged Drought Paralyzes Communities Across Bangka Island Amid Ecological Degradation
The prolonged dry season has descended upon the Bangka Belitung Islands with devastating intensity, leaving 13 villages and one sub-district grappling with a severe shortage of clean water. As reservoir…
- Environment and Nature
- September 20, 2026
- 77 views
Indonesia Faces Climate Credibility Crisis as Surge in Forest Fires Threatens 2030 Emission Targets
The archipelago of Indonesia is currently grappling with an alarming escalation in forest and land fires (karhutla) that has sent a shockwave through its environmental policy landscape. As of August…
- Environment and Nature
- September 20, 2026
- 58 views
The Recurring Crisis of Peatland Fires in Muaro Jambi and the Urgent Shift Toward Community-Led Early Warning Systems
The thin plume of smoke curling behind the areca nut grove in the village of Air Merah, Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi, initially appeared as a minor, manageable incident. However, within…
- Business and Finance
- September 20, 2026
- 58 views
Malaysia Political Crisis Deepens as Transport Minister Resigns Over Najib Razak Conditional Pardon and 1MDB Fallout
Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia has been plunged into a fresh political crisis following the dramatic resignation of Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The high-profile exit comes as a direct and defiant…
- Environment and Nature
- September 19, 2026
- 49 views
Between Survival and Oblivion: The Escalating Crisis Facing Small-Scale Fishers in Indonesia’s Archipelago
Esau Sidemo, a 57-year-old fisherman from Bido Village in the Batang Dua District of Ternate, North Maluku, describes his survival as nothing short of a miracle. After his outboard motor…
- Environment and Nature
- September 16, 2026
- 34 views
The Silent Crisis of Indonesian Dolphins: Why the Vanishing Guardians of the Archipelago Demand Urgent Conservation Action
The presence of dolphins in the vast blue expanse of Indonesia’s territorial waters is far more than a picturesque spectacle for tourists; it is a critical biological indicator of ocean…
- Environment and Nature
- September 15, 2026
- 35 views
South Kalimantan Faces Escalating Crisis as Severe Drought and Wildfires Devastate Local Communities and Infrastructure
The relentless grip of an intensifying drought, exacerbated by El Niño conditions, has pushed the province of South Kalimantan into a state of emergency as catastrophic wildfires continue to decimate…
- Environment and Nature
- September 15, 2026
- 35 views
The suffocating shadow of the 2026 wildfire crisis in Indonesia: A public health and ecological catastrophe of unprecedented scale
Since the middle of 2026, the skies across Kalimantan and Sumatra have faded into a persistent, toxic gray. The seasonal resurgence of forest and land fires (karhutla) has once again…
