Indonesia

Endangered orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross public road in Indonesia: “A world first”

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Stitching the Forest Back Together: The Future of Wildlife Connectivity For years, the expansion of human infrastructure has acted as a blade, slicing through ancient rainforests and leaving wildlife stranded in isolated “islands” of green. For the Sumatran orangutan, a critically endangered species, these gaps are more than just inconveniences—they are existential threats. Although, a … Read more

Indonesia to Launch Free Meal Program Command Center in May 2026

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The Indonesian government plans to inaugurate a National Command Center to oversee the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) in mid-May 2026. This initiative aims to streamline the implementation of the program across the country, according to Nani Hendiarti, Deputy of Coordination for Accessibility and Food Security of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. … Read more

Para Perasuk Movie Review

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The Shift Toward Experimental and Theatrical Cinema Modern cinema is witnessing a bold departure from conventional storytelling. We are seeing a transition where filmmakers are moving away from popular modern patterns to embrace imaginative fantasy and theatrical presentations. This evolution is evident in the work of Wregas Bhanuteja, who has expanded his portfolio from Penyalin … Read more

Indonesia to Start Buying Oil From BRICS Member Russia

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Indonesia, a new member of the BRICS alliance, is planning to begin procuring oil from Russia as early as April. The move was announced by Bahlil Lahadalia, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, who emphasized the demand for Indonesia to cooperate with various countries to expand its energy and gas resources. Closing the Energy … Read more

Muddy yet clear-cut: How Chinese investors are turning jungle into Indonesia’s new capital

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Indonesia is in the process of shifting its seat of government from the gridlocked and sinking metropolis of Jakarta to a brand latest city carved out of the Borneo jungle. Known as Ibu Kota Nusantara, or IKN, the project aims to establish a new administrative center for an archipelago of 287 million people. A Strategic … Read more

Indonesia Shuts Down Malacca Strait Toll Talk, Distancing From Hormuz

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The Global Shipping Chokepoint Dilemma: Will “Pay-to-Pass” Turn into a Trend? In the world of global logistics, a few narrow strips of water hold an incredible amount of power. The Strait of Malacca is one such bottleneck, serving as a primary artery for Asia-to-Europe and intra-Asia trade lanes. Recently, a brief internal debate in Indonesia … Read more

Indonesia’s finance minister suggests Strait of Malacca toll before immediately backtracking

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The Rise of “Geographical Monetization” in Global Trade In the high-stakes world of global logistics, geography is more than just a map—it is leverage. A recent suggestion by Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, regarding the imposition of tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca, highlights a growing trend: the desire of strategic … Read more

Luhut to Prabowo on Indonesia’s Economic Simulation: ‘Still Very Stable’

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Chair of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has informed President Prabowo Subianto that Indonesia’s economic conditions are expected to remain secure over the next three months. This assessment follows a comprehensive economic simulation reported in a written statement on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Stability Amid Global Uncertainty Luhut described the nation’s economic … Read more

iShowSpeed Sindir Pedas Logan Paul

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The Rise of the ‘Collectible Asset’ Class: From Fandom to Finance The landscape of pop culture collecting is undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once a hobby driven by passion and nostalgia is rapidly evolving into a sophisticated asset class. The recent high-profile acquisitions by figures like Logan Paul highlight a growing trend: the financialization … Read more

It’s time to mandate environment spending in Indonesia

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Recent flash floods in Sumatra have highlighted a critical intersection between natural disaster and fiscal failure. Although rescue efforts addressed the immediate crisis, the underlying cause appears to be a systemic lack of disaster mitigation funding, which has been crowded out by competing political agendas. Did You Know? The six Papua provinces maintain forest cover … Read more

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