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.
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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...
A total of 300 residents from Getas Village, Kradenan District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province, participated in a health checkup event organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in col...
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a role in every aspect of society, from electoral reforms to gender equality and environmental issues to the ...
The government’s implementation of budget efficiency measures is feared to also affect the sustainability of mass media in the country, as the share of advertising spending in the media wi...
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 481 regional heads in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb. 20).
A new social media trend has gone viral recently with the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu, widely shared by Indonesian youth. This hashtag gained traction after some officials questioned the nationali...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being developed in a variety of forms at an increasing pace. This has sparked discussions about raising public awareness of the importance of policies or regu...
The Prabowo-Gibran administration is undertaking significant cost-cutting measures by implementing budget efficiency in the State Budget (APBN) and the Regional Budget (APBD).
A binge drinking event involving adulterated alcohol in Bogor Tengah, Bogor City, and Kademangan Village, Mande District, Cianjur Regency, has resulted in several fatalities.
The popularity of DeepSeek, an AI-based chatbot application from China, has faced various rejections from several countries.
Dr. Mulyadi Sumarto, a lecturer from the Department of Social Development and Welfare at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM), noted that increased BPJS premiums ar...
Facing Trump’s Policy Dynamics, UGM Expert Urges Indonesia to Reduce Dependence on the United States
The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has significantly impacted diplomatic relations with Indonesia.
Seated in her electric wheelchair, Ida Mujtahidah beamed with joy as Dr. Wawan Masudi, the Dean of UGM’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM), approached and handed her d...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Indonesia has officially become a member of the economic forum BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
President Prabowo Subianto stated that he had instructed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani to cut the foreign official travel budget by 50% for government officials.
Communication is crucial in governance, particularly in managing public perception of government policies and actions. Mastery of effective communication strategies is essential to ensure th...
The digital transformation era has made data a valuable asset across all sectors. Proper data management has become crucial for decision-making. Data is not merely a collection of informatio...
Participating in the UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) for approximately 50 days provides a unique opportunity for UGM students to apply their knowledge in real life.
The 6.5 percent increase in the national minimum wage for 2025, announced by President Prabowo Subianto on Friday (Nov. 29), has sparked various pros and cons from multiple parties, business...
Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Election Corner of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM), successfully conducted monitoring of the simultaneous Regional Elections (...
By combining academic excellence with effective time management, Sanidheo Chandra Ramadhana, a UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM) graduate, demonstrated how focused a...
Born and raised in an academic family, Muhammad Daffa Adiibah Sinapoy, better known as Daffa, found the motivation to excel in his studies.