UGM economist Dr. Rijadh Djatu Winardi stresses the importance of consistent fiscal policy to maintain investor confidence amid IHSG volatility.
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UGM economist cautions that Finance Minister Purbaya’s Rp200 trillion withdrawal from Bank Indonesia may risk Rupiah depreciation and external imbalance.
UGM’s legal expert urges inclusive public participation in drafting Indonesia’s Climate Justice Bill to ensure equitable climate policy and protection.
UGM expert says Indonesia’s electricity export to Singapore will create jobs, boost the green economy, and attract investment opportunities.
UGM law expert Dr. Yance Arizona urges President Prabowo to enforce the Indonesian Constitutional Court ruling banning deputy ministers from holding commissioner roles in State-Owned Enterpr...
UGM legal expert emphasizes the Constitutional Court must clarify the interpretation of Articles 2 and 3 of the Anti-Corruption Law to ensure justice and certainty.
UGM experts view the One Piece flag phenomenon as symbolic resistance and civic expression, not a threat to the state.
UGM economist Dr. Amirullah Setya Hardi emphasizes that the success of Merah Putih Cooperatives lies in truly applying cooperative principles for rural empowerment.
UGM political scientist supports plans to increase party funding, urging governance reform, transparency, and public accountability.
Merah Putih Cooperative is expected to enhance rural welfare, create jobs, and tackle extreme poverty through inclusive, community-based economic services.
Professor Aprinus Salam of UGM strongly opposes the designation of October 17 as National Culture Day, arguing that culture must be lived every day.
Dr. Muslim Mahardika of UGM endorses using plastic waste in asphalt as a sustainable solution to reduce plastic pollution and support infrastructure.
UGM Geodesy expert Dr. I Made Andi Arsana supports the Supreme Court's review of Indonesia's sea sand export ban, warning of potential ecological damage and economic implications.
UGM’s Dr. Eddy Junarsin supports a new task force to boost national revenue, emphasizing the need for clear mandates and streamlined bureaucracy.
UGM expert urges clarity on maritime boundaries following joint management deal between Indonesia and Malaysia over the Ambalat Sea region.
UGM’s Dr. Winardi highlights the need for disciplined deficit management and diversified financing to achieve Indonesia’s investment goals.
UGM expert Dr. Nurhadi warns that 18-sqm subsidized homes risk creating new poverty if housing quality and supporting facilities are not prioritized, urging policy review.
UGM architectural expert stresses the importance of structured housing growth plans for 18 m² subsidized homes to avoid future overcrowding and slum areas.
UGM architectural expert stresses the importance of structured housing growth plans for 18 m² subsidized homes to avoid future overcrowding and slum areas.
UGM’s Dr. Subarsono warns that extending the ASN retirement age to 70 may burden the state budget and hinder bureaucratic regeneration.
Puspar UGM encourages tourism stakeholders to explore niche markets as regions restrict school study tours due to safety and economic concerns.
UGM expert warns against rushing AI and coding education for elementary students, urging ethical, digital literacy, and critical thinking foundations.
UGM expert warns of food safety risks in MBG program, urging smaller-scale implementation and strict hygiene to prevent student food poisoning.
UGM nutrition expert says Free Nutritious Meals program can fight stunting if targeted, protein-rich, and guided by professional nutritionists.
UGM expert Dr. Subarsono weighs in on the proposed centralization of civil servant transfers, outlining its potential advantages and drawbacks for local governance in Indonesia.
UGM economist Dr. Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho warns against requiring vasectomy for social aid, calling the policy discriminatory and advocating for humane, education-based approaches to populatio...
UGM’s Dr. Rahayu urges a review of the Broadcasting Bill, warning of excessive authority, overlapping laws, and risks to freedom of expression on digital platforms.
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.
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.