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Resty Woro Yuniar
Resty Woro Yuniar is a Jakarta-based reporter who covers Indonesian current affairs and Southeast Asia's tech scene. She was previously Indonesia correspondent at the BBC and tech reporter with The Wall Street Journal
Analysts and activists say Prabowo Subianto’s high approval rating may falter if cabinet discord and militarisation issues persist.
Indonesia faces an uphill battle to secure a free-trade deal unless it can bring ‘the right incentives’ to the discussion table, analysts say.
While many support the policy and say it should also limit screen time, others are concerned about implementation and data privacy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say.
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Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments.
The ruling removes the 20 per cent seat and 25 per cent vote threshold, paving the way for more diverse candidates and a more competitive political landscape.
Rights activists say the court’s decision could reduce religion to a bureaucratic formality and ‘thicken religious polarisation’.
With plans to feed nearly 83 million people by 2029, critics warn the programme may push Indonesia’s budget deficit beyond its legal limits.
Officials deny speculation of a rift even as analysts note Prabowo’s ‘diplomatic gaffe’ could indicate possible missteps in foreign policy.
Indonesian cuisine, voted the world’s seventh best by TasteAtlas, is struggling for global influence despite outranking French and Japanese dishes.
The loss of Puncak Jaya’s glaciers will be an immeasurable loss to the area’s ecosystem and local tribes, scientists say.
Indonesia’s new vice-president has come under fire for distributing aid packages featuring his name, echoing his father’s populist tactics.
Amnesty report shows at least 116 cases of police brutality so far this year, as activists warn of ‘black hole of human rights violations’.
The country’s limited access to legal alcohol drives many, especially young people, to seek cheap, illicit alternatives, often laced with toxic methanol.
President Prabowo Subianto plans to build two new nuclear plants as part of Indonesia’s goal to derive more energy from clean sources.
While the decision may signal a ‘softening of attitude’ towards the death penalty, critics suggest it could threaten Indonesia’s rule of law.
The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections.
Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT.
Joint development between local and Chinese firm, which is investing US$3 billion, has support of President Prabowo, but some Balinese are unimpressed.
Concerns about Indonesia’s economy have emerged given Donald Trump’s distrust of multilateralism and climate change policies.
Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out.
Analysts warn incursion could have a ‘hidden message’ after Chinese coastguard ship found to have ‘disrupted’ survey in North Natuna Sea.
Analysts say Sri Mulyani’s reappointment as finance chief can reassure markets, but warn retaining most of Widodo’s team may affect economic policy.
Indonesia’s new president wants 8 per cent growth, free meals for millions and a housing boom. But analysts predict a pro-business agenda.
Prabowo to court Chinese investment for project that critics say will only increase exposure to climate risks instead of reducing flood hazards.
Indonesia has evacuated 79 Indonesians from Lebanon so far, with 85 deciding to remain.
The world’s biggest palm oil producer plans to hold more talks with the EU ahead of its deforestation law taking effect on December 30, 2025.
Analysts say illegal mining has become a problem that is ‘intentionally not resolved’, given lack of supervision, authorities’ alleged complicity.
Indonesian legislators have removed the dictator’s name from a corruption decree and proposed to award him a national hero status.
Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion.
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