Expert Opinions
Waste management can be considered the ‘gateway’ to achieving sustainable development goals because waste is a multisectoral issue impacting various aspects of society and the economy....
The Directorate of Community Service at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Directorate General of Budget Financing and Risk Management at the Indonesian Ministry of Finance jointly organ...
Pancasila is seen not only as the foundation of the Indonesian state but also as a way of life, a guide, and a reflection of the cultural constructs of society.
The community must be careful and selective when choosing sacrificial animals, especially cattle.
The tourism sector is believed to be a lifeline for rural economies if managed professionally.
Indonesia ranks third as the country with the highest burden of leprosy cases in the world.
As the government approaches the end of its term in October 2024, President Joko Widodo’s energy transition program has yet to meet its set targets.
Eid al-Adha is synonymous with Qurbani meat, whether beef or goat.
Indonesia faces challenges related to waste and waste management, rapid urbanization growth, sustainable natural resource management, promoting inclusive economic growth, and contributing t...
The Indonesian government recently expressed its intention to collaborate with China to develop agricultural land in Central Kalimantan. This agreement was revealed by Coordinating Minist...
Currently, the ESG concept is being applied in the infrastructure sector, including the construction and operation of toll roads. A critical review of toll road development in Indonesia w...
There’s been a lot of news about the wife of Indonesian comedian Bintang Emon testing positive for drugs, even though she doesn’t use drugs.
May 1 is commemorated as International Labor Day. Ceremonies and activities take place in most cities around the world. Some labor groups commemorate it by conducting collective ceremonie...
Cases of violence against children are increasing. According to the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) report in 2023, there were 3,547 cases of violence recorded in Indon...
The corruption case at PT Timah is like the tip of an iceberg where the misuse of mining business permits is not entirely uncovered.
As the simultaneous regional head elections (Pilkada) scheduled for Nov.
Discussing small-scale shark fisheries in Indonesia never seems to end.
Faisal Rahman, a Protection Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Indonesia, stated that although Aceh has long been receiving refugees from abroad, it has only bee...
The tradition of “mudik,” returning to one’s hometown during Eid al-Fitr, has been a long-standing cultural phenomenon.
Dr. Artidiatun Adji, an economist from the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), mentioned that the sweetened beverage tax (MBDK) is worthy of immediate implementation in Indones...
Flooding has affected several areas in Demak Regency, Central Java, and its surrounding areas.
The increase in election budgets raises hopes for economic impact in the country.
UGM’s Pojok Bulaksumur is back amid the fasting month.
Waste remains a serious issue for global society, including Indonesia.
Recently, the public has been confronted with scarce and expensive rice in the market.
The relentless Palestine-Israel conflict persists without a resolution in sight.
Sirekap was initially introduced as a vote-counting tool during the 2020 elections, but it has returned for the 2024 elections under the backing of the General Election Commission (KPU). ...
The UGM Balairung Forum has taken a proactive stance in reminding the nation about the critical aspects of democracy.
Anthrax disease has resurfaced in Gunungkidul Regency, where one resident is suspected of having anthrax.
Indonesia’s digital economy, projected to reach 366 billion US dollars by 2030, is expected to grow exponentially.