The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Abdul Mu’ti, stated that Indonesia is currently facing a significant learning loss.
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Three police officers were shot in the head and killed during a cockfighting raid in Karang Manik Village, Negara Batin District, Way Kanan Regency, Lampung Province, on Monday (Mar. 17).
Student protests and public demonstrations, including sarcastic social media content from netizens, have surfaced as expressions of dissatisfaction with the current government’s performanc...
The Constitutional Court (MK) plays a strategic role in safeguarding the Constitution’s gates amid ever-changing social and political dynamics.
During the Eid holiday, an estimated 1.05 to 1.1 million tourists are expected to visit various destinations in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This forecast reflects a 9% increase i...
Over the past two months, several cases of food poisoning from the free nutritious meal (MBG) program have occurred in various regions. These incidents are believed to be due to partners’ ...
Hundreds of students and lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a protest against the Military Law Amendment Bill at the UGM Central Office courtyard on Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025.
Poverty remains a major issue in Indonesia, not only in economic terms but also in access to justice. People with low incomes often face limitations in meeting basic needs and challenges in ...
This year’s Eid homecoming flow is predicted to start on March 19, 2025, influenced by the Work From Anywhere policy for civil servants and an early school holiday.
The alleged corruption case in Pertamina, which has resulted in state losses of up to IDR 193 trillion, has once again highlighted the governance issues within this state-owned enterprise.
UGM cultural expert Professor Aprinus Salam criticized the idea that the Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia) vision is always viewed from political and economic perspectives without consi...
The House of Representatives (DPR) is initiating amendments to the National Education System Law (Sisdiknas Law), a move considered essential to align educational policies with current chall...
Indonesia is one of the countries that imports alfalfa forage (Medicago sativa L.) for livestock.
47 Corporations Reported for Environmental Damage, UGM Expert Calls for Shift in Resource Management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) has reported 47 corporations to the Attorney General’s Office over alleged environmental damage in 17 provinces. The report estimates state...
Ahead of the holidays, President Prabowo Subianto urged app-based transportation companies on Monday (Mar. 10) to provide religious holiday bonuses or holiday allowances (THR) to online driv...
Observing Ramadan, culminating in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, is a special moment eagerly awaited by Muslims. Compared to other months, increased shopping needs usually accompany this oc...
Acting Head of UGM’s Center for People’s Economy Studies (Pusekra), Dr. Rachmawan Budiarto, stated that wealth inequality is an issue in Indonesia and a global problem. According to him,...
Recently, a hailstorm occurred in several regions of Indonesia, drawing public attention due to its rarity.
Former Pertamina President Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, was eventually summoned by the Attorney General’s Office for questioning as a witness in the alleged Meg...
Border management is not merely a technical matter of mapping; it is also closely related to legal, diplomatic, and geopolitical aspects.
The intensity of the rainfall in early March has caused several areas to be hit by floods and landslides. Fourteen Bekasi Regency districts and seven Bekasi City districts were flooded, affe...
Rural tourism has great potential to foster local economic development by utilizing the natural and cultural wealth of local communities.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Sunarto, stated that Indonesia is currently facing a shortage of judges, which is resulting in an increased wor...
The vision of Indonesia Emas 2045 is a major aspiration, aiming for significant improvement and transformation by the 100th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, positioning the country...
Dr. Muhammad Fatahillah Akbar of UGM opposes a proposal to delay detention for political suspects, stressing the need for equal treatment before the law and selective application of detentio...
The government has postponed the appointment schedule for Civil Servant Candidates (CPNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK).
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program initiated by the government continues to spark debate among the public. Initially requiring 71 trillion rupiah in funding, the program is viewed as pot...
President Prabowo Subianto has established 77 National Strategic Projects (PSN), as outlined in the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) for the 2025–2029 period.
The Work from Anywhere (WFA) policy for civil servants has been regulated under the Circular Letter of the Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform No. 2 of 2025.
The government has ensured that food supplies are safe and sufficient throughout Ramadan until the approach of Eid, especially since national food production is expected to increase signific...