The Indonesian government faces pressure from within and outside the country, including in the form of a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur as haze blankets major cities in neighboring countries.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Jakarta transit grows, but Greater Jakarta stays disconnected
Jakarta transit grows, but Greater Jakarta stays disconnected
Jakarta’s public transportation system is seeing rising ridership across major modes this year, signaling growing demand for reliable mass transit, but experts say its potential remains largely untapped without better connections to the thousands of housing developments across Greater Jakarta.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The cost of Indonesia's economic overreach
The cost of Indonesia's economic overreach
Disregard for technocrats erodes confidence and weakens rupiah
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Monday, August 31, 2026
Rising current account deficit could jeopardize rupiah
Rising current account deficit could jeopardize rupiah
Indonesia's current account deficit reached a historic high in the second quarter that, if sustained, would put new pressure on the rupiah’s exchange value.
Friday, August 28, 2026
From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption
From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption
Hundreds of protesters from Pati, Central Java, pressed the House of Representatives on Thursday to pass the long-delayed asset forfeiture bill to eradicate corruption, as thousands gathered the Senayan Legislative Complex to voice broader frustration over the country’s worsening economic conditions.
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