Professor Suryono from UGM warns against allowing tukang gigi to practice at puskesmas, urging the government to improve dental education and facilities outside Java.
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UGM sociologist Andreas Budi Widyanta warns that online gambling is creating a digital trap in Indonesia, with ties to politics and weak regulation.
As 343 open dumping landfills shut down, a UGM environmental expert calls for local government readiness, behavioral change, and stronger public waste education.
UGM child psychologist shares insights on “Jumbo” and its powerful messages about childhood trauma, emotional support, and the need for involved parenting.
UGM’s Professor Yayi Suryo Prabandari emphasizes the need for medical education reform, integrity, and zero tolerance for violence in healthcare following a sexual assault case involving a...
UGM Forestry expert Dr. Hatma Suryatmojo highlights deforestation and urban sprawl as key drivers of the Ciliwung Watershed crisis, urging ecosystem-based conservation to prevent recurring f...
A UGM food safety expert reveals key causes behind the Klaten food poisoning case and shares tips for preparing safe meals at large community events.
RSA UGM responds to public concerns after a sexual violence case involving a resident doctor, emphasizing stronger ethics training, tiered supervision, and preventive measures in medical edu...
UGM historian Dr. Agus Suwignyo stated that Soeharto technically meets the criteria and requirements for being named a national hero. However, the historical facts and controversies surround...
UGM nutrition expert shares how to recover from post-Eid bloating and fatigue through balanced meals, proper hydration, and light exercise.
Indonesia’s plan to welcome 1,000 Gaza refugees garners mixed reactions. UGM expert says it could boost global standing but warns of logistical and cultural challenges.
The Indonesian government faces a dilemma following a recent United States (US) announcement of a 32 percent import tariff under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Dr. Hempri Suyatna, a lecturer in Social Development and Welfare at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM), said the policy plan to remove import quotas should be rev...
Police Regulation No. 3/2025 obliges foreign journalists in Indonesia to get clearance, prompting concern over threats to press freedom.
President Prabowo Subianto and Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia’s fifth president and Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), held a closed-door meeting last Tuesday ...
Indonesia’s logistics costs remain slightly higher than other Southeast Asian countries.
Indonesia’s stock market is experiencing turbulence. Following a sharp decline, the Indonesia Composite Index has yet to show signs of steady recovery. Negative global sentiment, weakening...
The government is urged to improve its communication with the public, not just in delivering programs but also in showing empathy during public crises. Ideally, political communication shoul...
Amid the overwhelming flow of digital information, Indonesians are facing a new challenge in maintaining emotional stability and mental well-being.
The government plans to upgrade 66 regional public hospitals (RSUD) in underdeveloped and remote areas from Type D to Type C to ensure more equitable and higher-quality healthcare services.
A recent World Bank report reveals that Indonesia’s tax revenue performance lags behind that of neighboring countries. The country’s current tax-to-GDP ratio is only around 9%, far below...
Job openings for domestic helpers and babysitters in Indonesia are now flooded with applicants with university degrees.
Village fund misappropriation is on the rise. According to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), 851 cases involving 973 perpetrators, half of whom were village heads, have occurred s...
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the practice of forcibly demanding holiday bonuses (THR) by rogue community organizations (ormas) has become widespread, causing public concern.
Consumer spending ahead of Eid is declining this year compared to previous years. Even cash flow during Eid al-Fitr 2025 is predicted to decrease, as indicated by the lower number of homecom...
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation through the Transportation Policy Agency, in collaboration with Kompas Research and Development, predicts that the potential movement of ...
Tempo’s newsroom has been terrorized by a package containing a pig’s head and rat carcasses sent to one of its journalists.
Climate change, marked by global warming, has become an increasingly real and serious threat to the agricultural sector, especially staple crops, which are the primary food source for commun...
Indonesia’s stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, with the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite (IDX Composite) recently plummeting by 7%. This sharp drop led the Indonesia Stock...
The revision of Law No. 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), particularly concerning the military’s presence in civilian roles, has drawn significant public scrutiny d...