Expert Opinions
Indonesia’s digital economy, projected to reach 366 billion US dollars by 2030, is expected to grow exponentially.
The government is gearing up to roll out a free lunch and milk program for 82.9 million individuals, encompassing students, boarding school attendees, and expectant mothers.
The National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020–2024 emphasizes developing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in six major cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar. This focus on BRT development aims to tackle the escalating issue of traffic congestion, which not only impacts air quality and public health but also influences the overall appeal and […].
Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia Wahyu Sakti Trenggono highlighted his ministry’s commitment to developing five key marine aquaculture commodities.
Islamic scholars KH Ahmad Bahauddin Nursalim (Gus Baha) and Professor Muhammad Quraish Shihab engaged in a National Dialogue on Maintaining National Brotherhood to Preserve Indonesian Unity, organized by UGM on Monday (Mar.
The nationwide voting held on February 14, 2024, has sparked public discussions regarding the ongoing data processing conducted by the General Election Commission (KPU). Umi Illiyyina, a member of the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) in Yogyakarta, joined forces with a UGM political expert to provide insights and evaluations on the conduct of the 2024 election.
Recently, in Indonesia, a social media post regarding the alleged presence of excessive bromate content in bottled drinking water caused a stir online. Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Professor Zullies Ikawati, has stepped forward to shed light on this issue.
Many individuals find themselves trapped in debt stemming from online loan applications.
Creating a sustainable food security system encompasses more than just ensuring food supplies; it involves economic, social, and environmental considerations.
The advent of the digital era has revolutionized societal behaviors and routines.
Arya Budi, a faculty member at the Department of Politics and Government, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, UGM, reflected on the 2024 election, deeming it as smoothly conducted and conducive despite being marred by political incidents that cast shadows on democracy. These incidents included the contentious ruling of the Constitutional Court and the breaches […].
In politics, criticism is an inherent element of the democratic fabric.
As Indonesia approaches the crucial phase of the 2024 election, the prevalence of money politics is rising.
Instances of vote-buying often mar the period leading up to elections and on voting day itself.
Research institutions are pivotal in navigating the commercialization of research findings, serving as vital platforms for researchers.
The upcoming 2024 election has sparked immense anticipation among the public, unfolding as a captivating narrative since the previous year’s end.
The Indonesian Transportation Safety Committee data recorded 100 railway accidents in Indonesia from 2007 to early 2024.
The 4th debate among the 2024 vice presidential candidates, held last Sunday (Jan.
For first-time voters, the 2024 election is a significant milestone as they step into choosing leaders for both the executive and legislative branches. Among young voters, particularly students, there’s a strong desire for the elected leaders to prioritize affordable education and create abundant job opportunities.
Since December, the ongoing series of presidential and vice-presidential debates has ignited fervent discussions across society.
Despite the onset of rain, several regions in the country, particularly in Yogyakarta, experienced hot weather and temperatures in the days leading up to it.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recently detected the formation of Tropical Cyclone Anggrek in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Bengkulu, alongside Cyclone Seed 99S near northern Australia on Tuesday (Jan.
The 2024 election campaign has been in full swing since late 2023.
As the year drew to a close, headlines were dominated by a distressing event—an outbreak of polio in Klaten.
As 2023 ends, a glance at the foreign tourist visits revealed hope and robust prospects for Indonesian tourism in the dragon’s embrace of 2024.
In Indonesia’s evolving landscape of freedom of religion and belief (FoRB), the last two decades have seen regulatory strides, with the term enshrined in the constitution during the 2000 amendment to the 1945 Constitution. Despite these advancements, real-world challenges persist, marked by numerous FoRB violations that often sideline mediation practices and the rights of those […].
The recent accolade bestowed upon Indonesia by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for its Robust and Self-Sufficient Rice Farming System for 2019-2021 is more than a commendation; it calls the nation’s farmers to rise to the occasion. Dr. Bayu Dwi Apri Nugroho, an astute agricultural observer specializing in agroclimatology and climate change, underscores the […].
The communication landscape is in perpetual motion, mirroring the relentless pace of the digital era.
The UGM Council of Professors once again convened for their monthly intellectual rendezvous, “Pemikiran Bulaksumur #29,” unfurling insights on the theme “Future President’s Challenges: Maritime and Sovereignty.” In this virtual gathering on Wednesday (Dec.
The haunting tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 ignited global discussions on the use of nuclear weapons.