Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- June 1, 2026
- 15 views
The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy
The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…
- Environment and Nature
- May 31, 2026
- 23 views
Two Decades of the Lapindo Mudflow: The Persistent Struggle of Survivors and the Shadow of Environmental Neglect in Sidoarjo
The sweltering heat of East Java does not deter Muna Ariyanti as she meticulously organizes rows of motorcycles within a semi-permanent structure near the towering levees of the Lapindo mudflow.…
- Environment and Nature
- May 23, 2026
- 13 views
Mangrove Destruction and Land Swap Controversies Shadow the Development of Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone
The development of the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ), situated on Serangan Island, has come under intense scrutiny as provincial legislators and environmental advocates raise alarms over the destruction…
- Environment and Nature
- May 11, 2026
- 15 views
The Shadow of the Battery Revolution Chronic Health Crisis and Ecological Destruction in Indonesias Nickel Frontier
For ten-year-old Pingkan, the simple act of breathing has been a struggle for nearly a decade. Her first severe respiratory attack occurred when she was only 18 months old, sending…
Bambang Pamungkas
- Business and Finance
- April 21, 2026
- 37 views
Kejar Setoran, Ditjen Pajak Bidik Orang Kaya RI & Shadow Economy
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) of Indonesia has unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to significantly optimize state revenue collection between 2025 and 2029. This ambitious…
- Environment and Nature
- April 13, 2026
- 41 views
The Silent Crisis of Indonesias Slow Loris Tackling Illegal Trade Biological Mutilation and the Multi Trillion Rupiah Shadow Market
The illegal wildlife trade remains one of the most significant threats to Indonesia’s rich biodiversity, with the slow loris—a small, nocturnal primate known locally as the kukang—bearing the brunt of…
- Environment and Nature
- April 11, 2026
- 36 views
The Dark Side of Green Energy Displacement and Economic Despair in the Shadow of the Mentarang Induk Hydropower Project
As twilight fades over the dense rainforests of North Kalimantan, the flickering glow of fireflies provides the only illumination for the residents of Harapan Maju Village. Gathered on a wooden…
- Environment and Nature
- April 9, 2026
- 32 views
Unraveling the Mystery of the Three-Ton Pangolin Scale Smuggling at Tanjung Priok and the Rise of Shadow Corporations in Wildlife Trafficking
The discovery of a massive attempt to smuggle more than three tons of pangolin scales through Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s environmental and law enforcement…
Tyo Susilo
- Technology and Startups
- March 22, 2026
- 43 views
The Escalating US-Iran Conflict Casts a Shadow Over the Global Semiconductor Industry
The simmering geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are increasingly casting a long shadow over the global technology industry, particularly the already fragile semiconductor supply chain. As…
- Environment and Nature
- March 21, 2026
- 54 views
The Persistent Shadow of Colonialism How Indonesias Agrarian Laws and Conservation Policies Marginalize Indigenous Communities and Fuel Land Conflicts
The legal framework governing land and forestry in Indonesia continues to face sharp criticism for failing to uphold agrarian justice, as contemporary policies frequently prioritize state authority over the ancestral…
