President Prabowo Subianto and Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia’s fifth president and Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), held a closed-door meeting last Tuesday ...
UGM Experts
Indonesia’s stock market is experiencing turbulence. Following a sharp decline, the Indonesia Composite Index has yet to show signs of steady recovery. Negative global sentiment, weakening...
The government is urged to improve its communication with the public, not just in delivering programs but also in showing empathy during public crises. Ideally, political communication shoul...
Amid the overwhelming flow of digital information, Indonesians are facing a new challenge in maintaining emotional stability and mental well-being.
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 complexity of large-scale infrastructure projects demands innovative and integrated management approaches to ensure effective and efficient execution.
A recent World Bank report reveals that Indonesia’s tax revenue performance lags behind that of neighboring countries. The country’s current tax-to-GDP ratio is only around 9%, far below...
Job openings for domestic helpers and babysitters in Indonesia are now flooded with applicants with university degrees.
Village fund misappropriation is on the rise. According to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), 851 cases involving 973 perpetrators, half of whom were village heads, have occurred s...
Art is the product of an individual’s ideas and thoughts, expressed through strokes, melodies, or performances. For a long time, artists have conveyed reflections on social, economic, and ...
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the practice of forcibly demanding holiday bonuses (THR) by rogue community organizations (ormas) has become widespread, causing public concern.
Indonesia has vast potential in renewable energy. Unfortunately, its utilization is still minimal compared to non-renewable fossil resources. The government aims to reduce carbon emissions a...
Consumer spending ahead of Eid is declining this year compared to previous years. Even cash flow during Eid al-Fitr 2025 is predicted to decrease, as indicated by the lower number of homecom...
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Transportation through the Transportation Policy Agency, in collaboration with Kompas Research and Development, predicts that the potential movement of ...
Good governance must be supported by highly integrated, productive, and service-oriented officials. This would enable a bureaucracy that is transparent, efficient, and focused on public inte...
Tempo’s newsroom has been terrorized by a package containing a pig’s head and rat carcasses sent to one of its journalists.
Climate change, marked by global warming, has become an increasingly real and serious threat to the agricultural sector, especially staple crops, which are the primary food source for commun...
Recently, corruption cases causing substantial state losses have become the focus of public attention.
A father’s role is crucial in a child’s growth, especially during the teenage years. Their involvement is essential in preparing the child’s mental state to foster emotional stability....
Indonesia’s stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, with the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite (IDX Composite) recently plummeting by 7%. This sharp drop led the Indonesia Stock...
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to promote digital transformation in the academic environment. Through the Digital Transformation Bureau, UGM actively encourages innovation and promo...
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...
The mental health of informal workers in Indonesia often receives little attention from the government despite their crucial role in the country’s economy. These informal workers typically...
The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) dropped sharply by 5% on Mar. 18, prompting the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to implement a 30-minute trading halt as part of a circuit breaker mecha...
Three police officers were shot in the head and killed during a cockfighting raid in Karang Manik Village, Negara Batin District, Way Kanan Regency, Lampung Province, on Monday (Mar. 17).
Student protests and public demonstrations, including sarcastic social media content from netizens, have surfaced as expressions of dissatisfaction with the current government’s performanc...
During the Eid holiday, an estimated 1.05 to 1.1 million tourists are expected to visit various destinations in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This forecast reflects a 9% increase i...
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.
This year’s Eid homecoming flow is predicted to start on March 19, 2025, influenced by the Work From Anywhere policy for civil servants and an early school holiday.