Expert Opinions
The first 100 days of the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s policies in law, economics, and political governance have been closely scrutinized by the public.
Recent research circulating in the media indicates that five commercially available tea bag products have been found to release microplastics when steeped in hot water.
Recently, the public has been shocked by two tragic incidents involving students during school-organized recreational activities.
President Prabowo Subianto has introduced a policy to cut the national budget (APBN), aiming for an efficiency of 306 billion rupiah. This policy reduces funding for several institutions and...
Following the Constitutional Court’s (MK) decision to abolish the presidential candidacy threshold, the debate over removing the parliamentary threshold has sparked both pros and cons.
President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship initiative, the free nutritious meals program, began in January and has drawn attention due to various implementation challenges across regions.
The shooting of five Indonesian irregular migrant workers in Malaysia in the past week has sparked public concern. Of the five victims, one has died.
Since Feb. 1, 2025, the government has officially prohibited the sale of subsidized 3-kilogram Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) canisters at retailers. The 3-kg gas may only be sold at Pertamin...
UGM economist Dr. Dumairy stated that it is still too early to subjectively assess the economic performance of the Red and White Cabinet, as not all of the current cabinet’s programs are n...
The tragic incident that occurred to several students from Mojokerto, who were swept away by waves at Drini Beach on Wednesday (Jan. 29), claimed lives.
Dr. I Made Andi Arsana, a geospatial expert from UGM’s Department of Geodesy, UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM), addressed the controversy over sea fencing in northern Tangerang.
Global climate change has impacted society and presents real challenges in terms of disaster risk and threats to transportation infrastructure.
President Prabowo Subianto’s policy, as outlined in Presidential Instruction No. 1/2025 on the efficiency of the 2025 state budget (APBN) expenditure, is a strategic step taken by the gove...
Universities have been proposed to manage mining operations. This proposal was raised during the Plenary Session for the Drafting of the Bill on Minerals and Coal (Minerba), which was held b...
The issuance of Building Use Rights (HGB) certificates for sea fencing in Tangerang Regency has drawn public attention.
The wildfire in Los Angeles, Southern California, United States (US), has been raging since Jan. 7. It has yet to be extinguished and continues to spread due to strong winds.
The landslide that occurred in Pekalongan on Tuesday (Jan. 21) claimed many victims, with 22 people dead and four still missing.
Social media has been abuzz with the Koin Jagat game, which requires players to hunt for prize coins. Many people are rushing to install the app and play the game in public spaces.
Indonesia is currently facing the phenomenon of brain drain, where intellectuals, scientists, and scholars choose to settle abroad.
It has been almost two weeks since the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program started in various regions across Indonesia.
Recently, the Indonesian Alliance of Civil Servant Lecturers under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (ADAKSI) held a symbolic protest by sending flower arrangements t...
Dr. Agung Suganda, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health, stated that the Ministry of Agriculture is working to eradicate the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which has recently re-em...
The government is planning to open approximately 20 million hectares of agricultural land.
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has announced plans to develop policies to protect children in digital spaces.
One of President Prabowo’s flagship programs, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) initiative, has been implemented in several regional schools.
Eid homecoming, or mudik, is a cherished tradition in Indonesia. It allows people to return to their hometowns or reunite with family.
The government plans to import 200,000 dairy cows through 160 companies by the end of next year to meet the milk needs for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
The Constitutional Court has recently abolished the minimum presidential threshold of 20% of DPR seats or 25% of valid national votes in the previous election as a requirement for presidenti...
The Ministry of Social Affairs plans to establish the People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat) as part of efforts to alleviate poverty in Indonesia.
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the President of the United States on Jan. 20.