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Shades of Grey: A Lesson for A New Turbulent Era

“What should I do with a PhD if my country in the meantime will change into a communist state? I thought...
Abdul Khalik Abdul Khalik
3 min read

Indonesia’s Core Tax Fiasco: A Pricey Digitalization Dream That Fell Flat

On January 1, 2025, Indonesia launched the Core Tax Administration System (CTAS) with the promise of modernizing the country’s tax administration....
Adrian Janitra Putra Adrian Janitra Putra
2 min read

The Persistent Challenge of Gender-Based Wage Inequality in Indonesia

The issue of wage equality between male and female workers remains a significant challenge for Indonesia’s new government. Despite various efforts...
Ibnu Fikri Ghozali Ibnu Fikri Ghozali
2 min read

Editorial: Never Entertain a Bully or Extorter, and Trump is One

You know what to do when facing bullying or extortion. Say no and fight back. Because when such a bully or...
Editorial Omong-Omong Editorial Omong-Omong
2 min read

Editorial: Seven Bold Moves Instead of Prabowo’s Flimsy Reaction to Tariff War

In terms of self-destruction and foolishness, there are other countries — and then, there is Indonesia. As the world scrambles to...
Editorial Omong-Omong Editorial Omong-Omong
5 min read

Editorial: Slumping Indonesia

The writing is on the wall. The signs that Indonesia is not only facing its worst economic crisis since 1998 but...
Editorial Omong-Omong Editorial Omong-Omong
3 min read

Editorial: Indonesia in Total Darkness

When President Prabowo Subianto screamed “Hidup Jokowi!” (Viva Jokowi!) last Saturday (15/2) during his speech at the Greater Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) birthday celebration, many...
Editorial Omong-Omong Editorial Omong-Omong
2 min read

Questioning Indonesia’s Diplomatic Direction under Foreign Minister Sugiono

The appointment of Sugiono as Indonesia’s Foreign Minister under Prabowo Subianto’s administration has raised various concerns. With a military background and...
Adrian Janitra Putra Adrian Janitra Putra
3 min read

A Critical Look at Prabowo’s Free Meals Program: Bridging Ambition with Reality

Prabowo’s “Free Nutritious Meals” program has sparked discussions in Indonesia, particularly as it promises to address long-standing issues of child malnutrition...
Adrian Janitra Putra Adrian Janitra Putra
2 min read

Integrating Culture in Teaching English: Developing Teaching Materials

Language and culture are deeply intertwined. Without language, the expression of culture becomes nearly impossible. Although not all aspects of culture...
Adam Indrawan Adam Indrawan
4 min read