Society, Environment and Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
Purbaya asked to deliver just and people-centered tax reform
A taxation watchdog − Forum Pajak Berkeadilan Indonesia or Indonesian Fair Taxation Forum − has called on newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to urgently implement comprehensive tax reforms that are fair and beneficial to the people.
Synchronize Fest to launch CSO collaboration, green movement exhibition
Synchronize Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with organizers keen on presenting a new phase of social and environmental engagement through strategic collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs), including environmental groups Greenpeace and Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi).
SIS Group-Cambridge to deliver affordable international education in Indonesia
Singapore-based SIS Group of Schools has partnered with Cambridge International Education to deliver high-quality international education at more affordable rates across diverse communities in Indonesia.
Religious leaders seen as key drivers in global climate mitigation efforts: Study
Religious leaders in Indonesia and across the globe are increasingly recognized as powerful voices in the fight against the climate crisis, according to new research released by GreenFaith and the Laudato Si Movement.
Indonesia facilitates citizens joining humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
The Indonesian government has confirmed that 30 Indonesian citizens, under the Indonesia Global Peace Convoy (IGPC), will join the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission set to depart from Tunisia to Gaza on September 10, 2025.
President hosts meeting with interfaith leaders at palace
President Prabowo Subianto held a gathering with interfaith leaders and youth organizations at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Forum brings East Halmahera's water crisis, deforestation back to light
A discussion forum organized by the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) on Monday, September 1, 2025 has brought the issues of polluted water and deforestation in Maba Sangaji, East Halmahera, North Maluku, back to light.
AEER warns BTIIG of threatening the environment, locals’ livelihood
The expansion of PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group (BTIIG) in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, poses a serious threat to high conservation value (HCV) areas and the livelihoods of local communities, according to research by Action for Ecology and Environmental Research (AEER).
Government asked to enforce halal product assurance amid non-halal food trays issue
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called on the government’s commitment and firm stance that will ensure food products align with the Halal Product Assurance Law.
Massive labor protest demands higher wages, tax Reforms, new labor law
Thousands of workers from Greater Jakarta area rallied to the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Govt asked to halt coal power for nickel smelters amid push for green industry transition
The Action for Ecology and People’s Emancipation (AEER) asks the government to stop nickel industry’s reliance on coal-fired captive power plants in Sulawesi as continued dependence threatens climate goals and undermines the green industry agenda.
Biodiversity seen as pillar of sustainable Economy: Development Planning Minister
Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Rachmat Pambudi, emphasize that biodiversity is not merely a matter of conservation but a critical foundation for sustainable economic development.