The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Growth: Resource Extraction & Environmental Crisis

by

Indonesia is losing an estimated 450,000 hectares of forest annually – an area larger than Luxembourg. This staggering statistic underscores a harsh reality: decades of prioritizing extractive economic growth are pushing the nation towards an ecological precipice. While resource extraction has fueled significant economic gains, the environmental costs – deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate vulnerability … Read more

Jakarta expands cloud seeing to curb flood risks

by

Jakarta has extended its weather modification efforts to curb intense rainfall and prevent flooding in the capital and surrounding satellite cities until Feb. 2. The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has been dispersing salt and quicklime into clouds as part of the operation. Jakarta Extends Cloud Seeding Operation On Tuesday, the BPBD dispersed 3.2 tonnes … Read more

Indonesia Floods: 2 Months On, Tens of Thousands Still Displaced

by

Over 1,200 lives lost and tens of thousands still displaced – two months after catastrophic flooding ravaged Sumatra, Indonesia, the scale of the humanitarian crisis is a stark reminder of climate change’s accelerating impact. While immediate aid efforts are underway, the lingering presence of survivors in temporary shelters points to a deeper, more systemic challenge: … Read more

Jakarta 2026: Indonesia’s Path to Improved Governance

by

Indonesia’s economic trajectory is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. While 2025 saw a concerted effort to address immediate economic pressures and foster open dialogue – a year described as one where Indonesia “stopped leaving things unsaid” – 2026 is poised to be the year of demonstrable commitment. This isn’t simply about continuing existing economic … Read more

Indonesia’s Security Shift: From Criticism to New Fears

by

A chilling pattern is emerging in Indonesia: the weaponization of laws designed to combat misinformation and protect public order to silence critical voices. Recent incidents, from investigations into government critics following natural disasters to the increasing intimidation of activists, reveal a deliberate constriction of civic space. This isn’t simply a localized issue; it’s a bellwether … Read more

Indonesia’s New Code: Authoritarianism & Rights Fears

by

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code: A Harbinger of Regional Authoritarian Drift? Nearly 80% of Indonesians support the death penalty for drug traffickers, a statistic that underscores the complex interplay between public opinion and increasingly restrictive legal frameworks in Southeast Asia. This backdrop is critical to understanding the recent ratification of Indonesia’s revised criminal code, a move … Read more

Prabowo’s Free Meals: Indonesia’s Make-or-Break Year

by

Indonesia’s Ambitious Free Meals Program: A Test Case for Global Food Security Strategies Nearly one-third of Indonesian children under five experience stunting, a condition linked to chronic malnutrition and impaired cognitive development. This sobering statistic underscores the urgency behind President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship policy: a national free meals program. But 2024 isn’t just about delivering … Read more

Forests, fuel and food: Is expanding oil palm to Indonesia’s Papua worth the cost?

by

CAMBRIDGE – President Prabowo Subianto recently proposed planting oil palm in Papua to increase biofuel production and lessen Indonesia’s reliance on fuel imports, a move that raises concerns about the potential trade-offs between energy security and the broader ecological and social value of the region’s forests. Oil Palm Expansion and Indonesia’s Energy Needs Indonesia currently … Read more

Building fire kills 20 in Jakarta: Police

by

JAKARTA – A fire in a seven-story office building in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday resulted in at least 20 deaths, with authorities continuing to search for potentially more victims trapped inside. Jakarta Office Building Fire Claims At Least 20 Lives The fire has been extinguished, but efforts to locate additional possible victims are ongoing, … Read more

Prabowo Honors Soeharto: Indonesia’s Authoritarian Fears?

by

Nearly three decades after the fall of the New Order regime, Indonesia is grappling with a potent question: how does a nation reconcile with a complex past? A recent decision by President Prabowo Subianto to bestow national hero status upon the late strongman Soeharto has ignited a fierce debate, not just within Indonesia, but across … Read more

© 2026 Archyworldys. All rights reserved.

For contact, advertising, copyright, issues email: [email protected]