Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 27, 2026
- 5 views
The Unintended Consequences of the Malioboro Electric Becak Transition Program: A Case Study in Failed Energy Policy
The transition toward green transportation in Yogyakarta’s iconic Malioboro district has become a cautionary tale of how top-down policy implementation, lacking grassroots consultation and technical rigor, can undermine the livelihoods…
Bambang Pamungkas
- Business and Finance
- October 25, 2026
- 27 views
Global Silver Prices Suffer Sharp Weekly Decline Amid Inflation Concerns and Anticipation of Federal Reserve Policy Decisions
The international silver market experienced a severe downward correction during the trading week of October 19 to October 23, 2026, wiping out early-week gains as aggressive selling pressure dominated the…
Tata Titiana
- Travel and Tourism
- October 5, 2026
- 45 views
Government Policy Shifts for 2021 Eid al-Fitr Amid Public Health Concerns
The annual tradition of returning to one’s hometown, widely known as mudik, experienced a significant policy reversal in 2021 following a complete prohibition the previous year due to the escalating…
- Environment and Nature
- September 30, 2026
- 34 views
Critical Analysis of the Environmental Policy Trajectory Under the Prabowo Subianto Administration
The environmental policy framework of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has come under intense scrutiny from civil society organizations, academics, and former government officials, who argue that the current trajectory prioritizes…
Azin Asro
- Automotive
- September 18, 2026
- 26 views
Jakarta Driving License Renewal Rule Challenged at Constitutional Court Over Strict Expiration Policy
The landscape of public administration and traffic regulations in Indonesia is currently facing a significant legal challenge as a citizen formally requests the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) to review the…
- Business and Finance
- September 15, 2026
- 48 views
Global Bond Markets Tremble as Yields Surge to Multi-Year Highs Amid Inflation Fears and Monetary Policy Shifts
Global bond markets are facing an unprecedented wave of sell-offs, pushing government bond yields in major economies to levels not seen since the global financial crisis of 2008 and, in…
- Environment and Nature
- July 23, 2026
- 173 views
Guardians of the Green Canopy How Professor Charlie Heatubun Bridges Botanical Discovery and Sustainable Policy in Papuas Rainforests
For Professor Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun, the dense, mist-shrouded rainforests of Papua represent far more than a mere collection of biological assets or a scenic landscape. To this Professor of…
Paryono Ramadhan
- Property and Real Estate
- July 19, 2026
- 65 views
Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Concerns Amidst Economic Headwinds
A new policy imposing a five percent Income Tax (PPh) on super-luxury properties, effective June 1, 2015, has drawn sharp criticism from key stakeholders in Indonesia’s housing sector, notably developers.…
- Property and Real Estate
- July 17, 2026
- 64 views
Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Policy Dichotomy: Balancing Stimulus and Consumer Protection
Indonesia’s government policies aimed at shaping the domestic property business landscape are currently under intense scrutiny, with a significant debate emerging over whether they fully support the sector’s growth. Regulations…
- Environment and Nature
- July 6, 2026
- 58 views
Human Error and Policy Failures Under Scrutiny Following Unprecedented Hydrometeorological Disasters Across Sumatra and Aceh
The Indonesian government has intensified its comprehensive evaluation of the devastating series of natural disasters that struck the regions of Sumatra and Aceh toward the end of last year, focusing…
Nasution Nanang
- National News
- July 2, 2026
- 53 views
West Sumatra Police Command Reinforces Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Drug Abuse Within Its Ranks Amidst Broader Professionalism Drive
PADANG – The West Sumatra Regional Police Command (Polda Sumbar) has unequivocally reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to purge its institution of drug abuse, a critical step underscored as integral to…
