Language is a powerful tool that can divide as well as unite, and educators can play an important role by initiating learning activities that focus on using language to foster intercultural understanding and harmony and nurture mutual respect among diverse peoples.

Foreign bank branches should integrate sustainable financing practices and align with ESG standards to meet the expectations of regulators, investors and the community.

The investment from ultra-wealthy families is expected to drive economic development through increased spending by businesses and households, the creation of new jobs and the use of local goods and services.

The government's emphasis on women as the main actor in its family policies perpetuates traditional patriarchal values and places undue burden on women; it should instead take a page out of Sweden's family policies that promote women's economic participation and gender equality.

Indonesia has more than 5,000 registered professors. Of these, only about 3,200 are actively involved in teaching and research

In a push for better governance of the mining industry, the government has expanded the Mineral and Coal Information System (Simbara) to now cover nickel and tin toward future expansion to other minerals. The decision to expand the tracking system to the two commodities stems from a recent tin corruption case that incurred state losses Rp 271 trillion (US$17 billion).

In light of China's ambitious modernization strategy toward becoming a leading global power, Southeast Asian countries must have a broad development framework with a view to engaging with China on an equal footing alongside other major economies to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships and avoid putting all their eggs in one basket.

In some regions, budget allocations for aid to particular sectors are deliberately kept under the Rp 200 million (US$12,257) threshold to allow for direct procurement instead of competitive tenders.

Muhammadiyah has pledged “environmentally friendly mining practices” with the license, but one cannot wonder at the oxymoronic phrase of an environmentally friendly mining practice.

Engaging Russia at the negotiating table might be an attempt of Zelensky to preempt potential shifts in US support under Donald Trump and to solidify Ukraine's position before any changes in the international landscape.

Because of the absence of clear guidelines on what constitutes "strong evidence" of children's regular access to a platform, predicting whether a platform will ultimately be classified as “likely to be accessed and/or used by children” remains challenging.

Indonesia has long held an aversion to older people, but as the demographic bonus generation ages, a shift in perspective is urgently needed.

Indonesia's ascent to among the world's top 10 economies is not a matter of if but when.

As Indonesia is poised to increasingly adopt automation and AI, it needs to take a balanced, careful approach to formulating a robot tax as part of a comprehensive strategy to tapping the benefits of advanced technologies toward their equitable distribution.

While the Jokowi government has done much in developing infrastructure to lure investors, logistics is the next hurdle and could prove key to Indonesia achieving its economic ambitions.

We need to do more to help facilitate the recovery of trafficking victims, especially children, including by setting up ISCs in regions with trafficking hot spots, stipulating recovery-focused funding via the DBK and using our vote in November to make sure we elect regional leaders who are committed to combating people trafficking.

In a strategic move to ensure a seamless transition of power, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has appointed three new deputy ministers closely linked to his political ally and successor, president-elect Prabowo Subianto.

It is necessary to balance societal integration, allowing former terror group members to reintegrate without fostering a celebrity status that could glamorize their past actions.

Using GenAI can drive equal access to quality education and training toward a future-ready workforce in Indonesia.

Over the years, Indonesian students have consistently ranked near the bottom among participating countries in international assessments like PISA.

Given that China is seen as its systemic competitor, the US has concerns about the comprehensive development of China's AI technology and is taking measures to restrict its growth.

Jakarta is key, and we need a serviceable good governor that can also provide healthy checks and balances against the current prevailing government.

Both Indonesia and Pacific countries share many of the same challenges in the Pacific, particularly in terms of climate-related disasters that plague Pacific nations, and have developed mitigation strategies and systems that could easily be implemented across the Pacific.

While President Jokowi is often perceived as rather lackluster in terms of Indonesia's foreign policy, the country's stance on at least three issues can be attributed to his leadership.

While the majority of Indonesians continue to uphold the values of tolerance and acceptance, the frequency and severity of such incidents may suggest that the fabric of Indonesia's religious harmony is fraying.

Digital transformation and procedural reform in Indonesia's haj services market can help ensure fair competition among businesses toward providing better services for pilgrims.

While it is understandable that cutting red tape tends to be the primary reason for leveraging informal structures, it should not cause more overlaps and alienation.