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Will a dedicated human rights ministry improve disability advocacy in Indonesia?  

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Prabowo claimed during his campaign that human rights were a key part of his administration’s agenda, encapsulated in his “Eight Goals” or  “Asta Cita”. The fifth includes initiatives aimed to develop human resources through science, technology, education, health, and sports, while also promoting gender equality, promising to enhance the roles of women and youth - and people with disability.

Can Indonesia’s tech sector take off from Australia’s ‘landing pads’?  

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As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia presents a compelling case for deeper engagement with Australia’s Landing Pads program.

‘We must have our own cars’: Looking under the hood of Indonesia’s new official car project

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Beyond its striking exterior, excitement around the MV3 Garuda largely derives from its local origins. The SUV is part of a new range of civilian vehicles manufactured by PT Pindad, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned DefendID Consortium, which specialises in military products.

Why did Indonesian judges go on strike?

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From 7 to 11 October 2024, a group of judges called Indonesian Judges’ Solidarity (Solidaritas Hakim Indonesia, SHI) took collective leave of absence to protest their poor conditions, including their remarkably low salaries. In effect, thousands of judges were on strike.

How Prabowo’s 8% growth target will shape Indonesia’s fiscal policy

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President-elect Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target of achieving 8% economic growth during his first term. This goal is driven by the intention to lift Indonesia out of the middle-income trap and propel it towards high-income status by 2045.

Questioning Indonesia's approach to the Taiwan Strait

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Indonesia appears to be paying little attention to the latest political dynamics in Taiwan, even though they could well disrupt the status quo of cross-strait relations.

Komodo island a global tourism spot — but at what cost?

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Will the Ata Modo, the traditional  inhabitants of Komodo island, ever have any say in the aggressive conservation and tourism development policies that so directly threaten their way of life?

Religious coal rush: Why do Indonesian Muslim leaders accept coal mining concessions? 

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Elites within NU and Muhammadiyah have faced criticism from their members for accepting the coal mining concessions, and a new ideological battle has opened up between progressive and conservative elements in the two organisations.

Restorative Justice in Police Bill will perpetuate lack of accountability

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By defining restorative justice as an out-of-court settlement beyond judicial oversight mechanisms, the Police Bill will only create more problems than solutions - and will only perpetuate the police’s lack of accountability.

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Date created: 1 July 2015

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