Tempo’s newsroom has been terrorized by a package containing a pig’s head and rat carcasses sent to one of its journalists.
UGM Experts
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.
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.
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...
Indonesia is one of the countries that imports alfalfa forage (Medicago sativa L.) for livestock.
47 Corporations Reported for Environmental Damage, UGM Expert Calls for Shift in Resource Management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) has reported 47 corporations to the Attorney General’s Office over alleged environmental damage in 17 provinces. The report estimates state...
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...
Observing Ramadan, culminating in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, is a special moment eagerly awaited by Muslims. Compared to other months, increased shopping needs usually accompany this oc...
Acting Head of UGM’s Center for People’s Economy Studies (Pusekra), Dr. Rachmawan Budiarto, stated that wealth inequality is an issue in Indonesia and a global problem. According to him,...
Recently, a hailstorm occurred in several regions of Indonesia, drawing public attention due to its rarity.
Former Pertamina President Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, was eventually summoned by the Attorney General’s Office for questioning as a witness in the alleged Meg...
The intensity of the rainfall in early March has caused several areas to be hit by floods and landslides. Fourteen Bekasi Regency districts and seven Bekasi City districts were flooded, affe...
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...
Dr. Muhammad Fatahillah Akbar of UGM opposes a proposal to delay detention for political suspects, stressing the need for equal treatment before the law and selective application of detentio...
The government has postponed the appointment schedule for Civil Servant Candidates (CPNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK).