Professor Aprinus Salam of UGM strongly opposes the designation of October 17 as National Culture Day, arguing that culture must be lived every day.
Policy Commentary
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.
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 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.
The revision of Law No. 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), particularly concerning the military’s presence in civilian roles, has drawn significant public scrutiny d...
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.
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...
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...
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 Constitutional Court (MK) has ordered repeat elections for regional elections in 24 areas across Indonesia. This decision, amidst ongoing budget efficiency efforts, is expected to cost u...
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.