Monday, June 1, 2026

For Palestinians in Indonesia, education is an act of survival

For Palestinians in Indonesia, education is an act of survival

Displaced by war and scattered across the archipelago, Palestinian students are pressing on for themselves; as well as those they left behind.

<For Palestinians in Indonesia, education is an act of survival - Features - The Jakarta Post>



Thursday, May 28, 2026

Prabowo's rare address raises political concerns

Prabowo's rare address raises political concerns

President Prabowo Subianto’s unprecedented speech before lawmakers underscored mounting pressure on his administration to restore market confidence amid growing concerns over economic instability and signs of democratic backsliding reminiscent of the late New Order era.

<Prabowo's rare address raises political concerns - Politics - The Jakarta Post>




Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Weakened rupiah disrupts business, education plans

Weakened rupiah disrupts business, education plans

Middle-class Indonesians are among the groups most vulnerable to currency depreciation, because a larger share of their spending is impacted by changing exchange rates.


Friday, May 22, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

BI hikes key interest rate by 50 bps to stabilize rupiah

BI hikes key interest rate by 50 bps to stabilize rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) to stabilize the rupiah, blaming the recent depreciation of the Indonesian currency on external pressure.

<BREAKING: BI hikes key interest rate by 50 bps to stabilize rupiah - Regulations - The Jakarta Post>