Talking Indonesia: corruption in Prabowo-Gibran's first year - Indonesia at Melbourne
Corruption is always a hot topic in Indonesia, but where does the situation stand right now?| Indonesia at Melbourne
In the ten months since the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis, MBG) program was launched, more than 11,000 students and school staff have suffered food poisoning, including many severe cases. In this week's episode, Jemma Purdey chats with Irma Hidayana, a public health consultant and co-initiator of MBG Watch, about Prabowo's flagship program.| Indonesia at Melbourne
10 November is Indonesia's Heroes’ Day, and President Prabowo Subianto is a few steps closer to declaring his former father-in-law, the late autocrat president Soeharto, a national hero. It seems the government’s Council for Titles, Medals, and Honours, chaired by Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, may reframe Soeharto’s legacy as a corrupt, autocratic ruler with a more positive image by awarding him the hero title.| Indonesia at Melbourne
Prabowo’s expanded role of the military in national development mirrors earlier experiments with economic nationalism under Sukarno’s ‘guided democracy’ and Soeharto’s military-backed corporatism.| Indonesia at Melbourne
While Indonesia does not have a formal system of judicial precedent like common law countries, this ruling is a landmark, and should be seen as a model by other judges.| Indonesia at Melbourne
The 2024 hajj quota controversy is far more than a question of numbers. It exposes the fragile line between lawful discretion and unlawful deviation in Indonesia’s bureaucracy.| Indonesia at Melbourne
Corruption is always a hot topic in Indonesia, but where does the situation stand right now?| Indonesia at Melbourne
The take-home for lovers of Indonesian contemporary art is clear: if we don’t defend the freedom of artistic expression, they won’t just rewrite history—they’ll script the future for us too.| Indonesia at Melbourne
As the dust settles, there are questions about the tragic incident that need answering. How could such a huge construction failure occur? What lessons can be learned to prevent similar incidents in the future? And what are the implications of this disaster for religious education administrators and the general public?| Indonesia at Melbourne
Diaspora attitudes changed dramatically on the night of 28 August. The killing of Affan Kurniawan—a 21-year old Gojek driver—by an armoured police car was captured in multiple viral videos. It shook many Indonesians to the core.| Indonesia at Melbourne
In this episode of Talking Indonesia, Clara Siagian and Tito Ambyo speak with Dian Tri Irawaty, Program Director at Rujak Center for Urban Studies, about the ongoing struggle for housing rights in Jakarta's kampung communities.| Indonesia at Melbourne
For ordinary consumers, fuel problems are never isolated because they quickly affect transport costs, logistics and daily spending.| Indonesia at Melbourne
Indonesia’s strategic location, which includes vitally important international seaways such as the Malacca, Lombok, and the Sunda Straits, is critically important for all navies operating in the Indo-Pacific.| Indonesia at Melbourne
The wave of protests that has broken out in Pati cannot be seen simply as anger at a single government policy; it is as an eruption of dissatisfaction that has been building for years.| Indonesia at Melbourne
The sight of the military swarming the streets to prevent student protesters from disrupting a DPR plenary session brought back memories of President Soeharto’s New Order, when soldiers were an integral and oppressive part of Indonesian political and social life.| Indonesia at Melbourne
Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, popularly known as Haji Isam, a young businessman from South Kalimantan, has become the new poster boy for Indonesia’s oligarchy.| Indonesia at Melbourne
The question is — what if, far from constraining him, the current oligarchic configuration will enable Prabowo to unleash his wildest autocratic desires?| Indonesia at Melbourne
Prabowo’s account of democracy places greater value on civility and cohesion than on contestation and debate.| Indonesia at Melbourne
A bizarre bamboo fence that has appeared in waters off the coast of Tangerang, Banten, has made national headlines across Indonesia in the last few weeks.| Indonesia at Melbourne
The Constitutional Court’s ruling is a breath of fresh air for more inclusive, transparent, and competitive presidential elections in Indonesia| Indonesia at Melbourne
