Officials said the listings were likely aimed at attracting investment, not outright sales, but critics warn such practices enable control over island and offshore areas, often displacing fishers and triggering land conflicts.
Human Rights
Witnesses to the 1998 riots in Indonesia have spoken out after a prominent minister questioned the accuracy of historical records of the event, including on mass rape.
Islander communities are facing shrinking living space as more small islands across the country fall into private hands, an issue that has gained renewed attention following reports of islands being sold, raising concerns over land rights in outlying island regions.
In September 2024, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) inaugurated eight regional Cyber Crime Directorates (Direktorat Siber). This institutional innovation represents an attempt to redistribute cybersecurity functions from the national center to the periphery, aligning with broader reforms in decentralized governance.
To cultivate a politically sophisticated generation, Indonesia must invest in civic education reform grounded in equitable and participatory political learning and digital literacy training.
Structural poverty is one of the forms of poverty that exists in Indonesia. Structural poverty is the poverty caused by the imbalance of access of a society to opportunities for a more decent life.
Simon Butt, a professor of Indonesian law at the University of Sydney, told news.com.au that the language used in the interview and its largely unsympathetic portrayal of Wongso was likely due to her ongoing legal status as a convicted murderer.
The World Bank has raised the international poverty line from US$2.15 per capita daily to US$3.00. This change caused the number of people living in extreme poverty in Indonesia to increase to 15.42 million in 2024, accounting for about 5.5 percent of the population.
Asia serves as a hub for these illicit and sophisticated operations. Despite existing laws, enforcement remains weak amid corruption and medical complicity. To meet rising organ demand and curb trafficking, Indonesia should adopt an opt-out organ donation system.
Firewall – The Ministry of Manpower issued a circular signed on May 28 directing both domestic and foreign employers to eliminate age restrictions in recruitment efforts, including those targeting people with disabilities.
The bill has been widely seen as problematic since it was introduced in July 2024. Critics quickly pointed out that it contained vague provisions apparently meant to expand the powers of the police force.
In Indonesia, the number of femicide cases has been increasing yet there is still limited understanding of femicide and those cases are often still regarded as unexceptional criminal cases. One of the cases that has been in the spotlight lately is the alleged murder of female journalist Juwita in Banjarbaru.
The legacy of Reformasi continues to shape Indonesia’s political and economic landscape, with ongoing debates about whether its original goals of justice, transparency, and accountability have been fully realized.
The Indonesian government is drawing valuable insights from Australia’s recent steps to regulate children’s use of social media, signalling a stronger commitment to safeguarding young internet users in the digital era.
Indonesia’s 961 local leaders are free to create their own programmes. But initiatives such as a militaristic boot camp for delinquents raise questions on whether greater coordination with the central government is needed, analysts say.
A local government’s diktat banning transgender people from entertainment events in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province has sparked concerns over discrimination against sexual minorities.
