Environment The Legislative Trojan Horse: Why Forest Policy Is Stalled in the Defense Bill September 30, 2026 Laily UPN In the high-stakes theater of the United States Congress, "riders" have served as a powerful, albeit controversial, legislative tool since the 1800s. A rider is an extraneous provision hitched to…
Environment The Legislative Trojan Horse: Are Forest Management Riders Threatening Public Lands? September 23, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy For nearly two centuries, the "legislative rider" has functioned as both a pragmatic shortcut and a controversial end-run around the standard democratic process. In the complex ecosystem of the U.S.…
Business and Finance Jakarta’s Hidden Green Gold: The Rise of Urban Coffee Farming in Sangga Buana Forest September 22, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – In the heart of Indonesia’s sprawling, concrete-heavy capital, a quiet revolution is brewing—not in the high-rise boardrooms of Sudirman, but beneath the lush canopy of the Pesanggrahan Sangga…
Technology The Aerial Arsenal Against Indonesia’s Forest Fires: Unpacking Water Bombing Operations September 22, 2026 Siti Muinah Jakarta, Indonesia – The sight of a helicopter soaring over smoke-choked landscapes, laden with a colossal water bag, only to release thousands of liters in a dramatic torrent, has become…
Travel Beyond the Shadows: An Immersive Journey into the Mystical Dream Forest of Langkawi September 13, 2026 Laily UPN By Editorial Staff Sunday, September 13, 2026 Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah, has long been celebrated for its pristine beaches, duty-free shopping, and lush geological wonders. However, as the sun…
Travel Forest Fires Ravage Muara Kendawangan Nature Reserve: Illegal Hunting Suspected as Catalyst September 7, 2026 Siti Muinah KETAPANG, West Kalimantan – A significant environmental crisis is unfolding in the Ketapang Regency of West Kalimantan, where the Muara Kendawangan Nature Reserve—a critical habitat for biodiversity—has fallen victim to…
Politics Kejagung Takes Over High-Stakes Corruption Probe into Lampung Forest Land Misuse September 7, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – In a significant escalation of efforts to combat natural resource corruption, the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia (Kejagung) has officially assumed control over…
Politics President Prabowo Subianto Orders Crackdown on Illegal Forest Activities: Satgas PKH Reports Significant Progress September 4, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a major escalation in the Indonesian government’s commitment to environmental preservation and legal enforcement. In a high-level meeting held at his private residence…
Travel Rainmaking Operations Extended: Jambi Intensifies Fight Against Forest Fires Through Weather Modification September 2, 2026 Reynand Wu JAMBI – As the dry season reaches a critical juncture, the provincial government of Jambi, in coordination with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) and the National Disaster Management…
Politics Intentional Arson Suspected: Pulang Pisau Regent Uncovers Evidence of Sabotage Amidst Forest Fire Crisis September 1, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – The battle against forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Central Kalimantan has taken a sinister turn. During a nighttime patrol on Monday, August 31, the Regent of Pulang…
