Beyond the Flames: Analyzing Jakarta’s Informal Transport Conflict and the Path to Urban Stability The recent horror in Tanah Abang, where a public minivan driver was set ablaze by a colleague over a queue dispute, is not merely a criminal anomaly; it is a violent symptom of a decaying urban transport ecosystem. When a simple … Read more
From Urban Pest to Gourmet Protein? The Risky Evolution of Jakarta’s Ikan Sapu-Sapu Trade While city officials struggle to clear tons of invasive biomass from Jakarta’s waterways, a shadow economy has emerged that views ecological disaster as a goldmine. The paradox is striking: as the government deploys Satpol PP and municipal teams to purge rivers … Read more
The Rising Tide of Political Violence: How Indonesia’s Attack on an Activist Signals a Global Trend A disturbing pattern is emerging globally: a surge in attacks against human rights defenders and political activists, often accompanied by attempts to obscure the perpetrators’ identities. The recent acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus in Indonesia, and the … Read more