Education The Siege of the Ivory Tower: Authoritarianism and the Global War on Higher Education September 8, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Across the globe, the relationship between autocrats and the academy has soured into a systematic campaign of subjugation. While modern political discourse in the West often frames higher education through…
Politics Strengthening Resilience: Government Pledges Massive Boost to Disaster Mitigation Funding September 8, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – In a significant shift toward proactive crisis management, the Indonesian government, under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, has announced a strategic move to significantly increase the national…
Politics Volcanic Alert: BMKG Confirms Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Moving Away from Indonesian Territory September 7, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a significant update regarding the atmospheric trajectory of volcanic ash spewed by Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK). In an official…
Politics Legislative Assurance: DPR Clarifies Scope of Asset Recovery Bill Amid Public Skepticism September 7, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – As the debate surrounding the Asset Recovery Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset) intensifies in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), a senior lawmaker has moved to quell growing…
Environment The Plastic Paradox: How Small Habits and Structural Shifts Can Turn the Tide on Global Pollution September 7, 2026 Lina Irawan Plastic is the invisible scaffolding of modern civilization. It is woven into the very fabric of our existence, dictating how we consume food, navigate our commutes, manage our hygiene, and…
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…
Environment The "Super El Niño" Threat: Why Global Biodiversity is on the Frontline of a Climate Crisis September 7, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati If you follow the shifting rhythms of global climate reports, you have likely encountered the term "El Niño." It describes a naturally occurring weather pattern marked by the warming of…
Politics War on Digital Vice: Ministry of Social Affairs Takes Decisive Action Against Staff Involved in Online Gambling September 7, 2026 Asep Darmawan Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) has launched a sweeping internal investigation aimed at eradicating the growing influence of online gambling (judol) within its ranks. Minister of…
Politics Bareskrim Polri Concludes On-Site Investigation: Police Lines Removed at Jakarta’s B Fashion Hotel Following Major Drug Bust September 7, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – The investigation into the sprawling drug trafficking network operating within the B Fashion Hotel in West Jakarta has reached a significant procedural milestone. On Sunday, September 6, 2026,…
Politics The Ashfall Challenge: Tracking the Volcanic Dispersion of Mount Anak Krakatau September 6, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – The ongoing eruptive activity of Mount Anak Krakatau has once again thrust the Sunda Strait into the spotlight. As volcanic ash plumes drift across the skies of Western…
