Once widely seen as a rite of passage, marriage is being redefined by Indonesia's Gen Z, who are increasingly choosing to wait or keep celebrations modest as rising living costs and evolving personal values reshape their priorities.
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Student groups press for police reform after fatal assault on Maluku teenager
Student groups press for police reform after fatal assault on Maluku teenager
The recent police brutality case against an underage student in Tual, Maluku shows the government’s failure to protect its citizens and reform the police as well as a troubling pattern of impunity within the force, student groups have said.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains
Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains
Sovereign wealth fund's decision could impact ties with Japanese rail suppliers
Monday, February 23, 2026
Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed
Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed
Buyers are queuing up for Bali-based Tuksedo's hand-built 'replica' vehicles
Friday, February 20, 2026
Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement
Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement
The accord sets a 19-percent tariff on Indonesian goods entering the United States. Jakarta is also to exempt US companies from local content requirements and address and prevent barriers to US agricultural products sold in Indonesia.
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