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University of Indonesia

University of Indonesia: A prominent Indonesian public university, with main campuses in Depok, West Java, and Salemba, Jakarta, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in the country. The University of Indonesia is dedicated to providing high-quality education, fostering research, and engaging in community service to advance science and technology and address societal challenges. Its main areas of activity span diverse fields, including medicine, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. Recognised for its significant contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, it plays a crucial role in national and global development.

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Will Iran war push Indonesia to quit Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?

Critics have urged Jakarta to leave the board and reconsider related policies, amid concerns the country may be losing ‘strategic autonomy’.

Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk

Peace or chaos? Indonesia’s participation in Trump-led board stirs debate

‘Resilience’ is Indonesia’s new foreign policy buzzword, but is it just rhetoric?

Analysts warn the vague concept lacks a long-term strategy and risks Jakarta drifting from its non-aligned values into transactional deals.

‘False pride’: Indonesia’s UN rights role clashes with its domestic record

While officials tout a diplomatic win, rights groups ask how a nation that ‘criminalises expression’ can lead the UN Human Rights Council.

Indonesia’s criminal law overhaul prompts fears of rights erosion

Observers say the new Criminal Code and revised Criminal Procedure Code entrench provisions that undermine democracy.

Calls to halt Indonesia’s free meal drive after horror crash injures 21 children

One child lost 18 teeth and had to undergo reconstructive surgery. Critics blame the scheme’s ‘chaotic’ roll-out for the tragedy.

Prabowo’s push to end direct election for Indonesian regional heads stirs debate

The president says the move is to stop wasteful spending and vote buying, but critics warn that it risks a return to Suharto-era politics.

Will Indonesian peacekeepers in Gaza be forced to fight Hamas?

By joining a peacekeeping force, Jakarta could be seen as siding with the US and Israel in the Gaza conflict, analysts say.

Can foreigners lead Indonesia’s state firms and make them world-beaters?

While a new law allows foreigners to assume top positions in such firms, there are concerns about governance and conflicts of interest.

From pledges to policy: Indonesia’s Prabowo marks 1 year in office

His energetic diplomacy is boosting Indonesia’s profile abroad, but concerns over civil liberties and the economy remain.

Did Indonesia fall into ‘diplomatic trap’ over Trump’s Gaza peace plan?

Indonesia may have been ‘too hasty’ in endorsing Trump’s plan that appears to favour Israeli and US interests over those of Palestinians.

Indonesia’s Islamic schools under scrutiny after 67 killed in building collapse

As rescuers end their operations, questions are being asked about the lack of oversight for the over 42,000 such schools in the country.

What Prabowo’s ‘bold’ UN speech means for Indonesia’s stance on Israel-Gaza war

Conditional recognition of Israel could boost Indonesia’s global standing, but critics warn pro-Palestinian support risks being undermined.

Indonesia’s high-speed rail faces financial ‘time bomb’, seeks to rework debt

Demand for Whoosh, Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train, has not met Jakarta’s expectations since it started operations in 2023.

Bali immigration officers helped Russians run violent extortion scheme: police

The two officers were arrested alongside the Russians and are likely to lose their jobs, pending the outcome of disciplinary processes.

Fear of ‘mafia-style syndicates’ in Bali grows amid rise in crimes by foreigners

Experts warn Bali’s weak law enforcement and unchecked tourism are allowing foreign crime groups to take root.

Eating plastic: the hidden cost of convenience in Southeast Asia

If plastic pollution continues to worsen in the region, its people could face a wide range of health issues, medical experts warn.

Indonesia and Malaysia set model for dispute resolution with Ambalat pact

The neighbours will jointly develop Ambalat despite their decades-long disagreement over ownership of the resource-rich sea block.

Indonesia’s 3 million homes push gets US$2.5 billion boost from Qatar

A Qatari firm’s Indonesian subsidiary has pledged to fund the construction of 100,000 homes initially, targeting 1 million over five years.