Environment

From Scavenger Cooperatives to Wholesale Stores

Food manufacturers are innovating to reduce plastic bottle waste. Some maximize the use of recycled materials, while others support the community in its waste management.

Environment

An Omen from Rantau Nangka

Heavy rainfall on January 11 to 15 inundated 10 out of 13 regencies and cities in South Kalimantan. But the rain was not the only reason for the flooding. The loss of forest density impacts Barito watershed area’s ability to resist floods.

Environment

Lack of Ambition for Emission Reduction

The Climate Ambition Summit was organized to help push for a renewed commitment on emission reduction, in order to achieve the target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degree Celsius by 2030. Indonesia is seen as lacking ambition to meet its emission reduction target.

Environment

Claimed by the Sea

The rising sea is turning the lives of Bendono village residents in Central Java upside down. Fertile rice fields and productive fishponds are now under water.

Environment

Bujang Raba’s Carbon Blessing

The live of people living around the Bujang Raba protected forest, Bungo Regency, Jambi, changed after the forest is included in the carbon trade. Hoping for the related regulation to be issued soon.

Science & Technology

Phytopharmacy’s Slow Progress

Numerous problems are hindering the development of phytopharmacy in Indonesia, from the reluctance of doctors to prescribe herbal medicines to lack of regulatory support. The industry must work to promote the use of phytopharmaceuticals among medical professionals and the public.

Science & Technology

possible Massive Earthquake and tsunami

A latest study predicts that a magnitude 9.1 earth quake and 20 meters high tsunami could hit the southern coast of Java. It further underlines the imperativeness for additional tsunami early warning system instruments.

Science & Technology

The Army’s Quick Cure

Research for a Covid-19 drug by Airlangga University sparked a polemic. Aside from its effectiveness, its adherence to clinical trials protocol is also questioned. The ball is now in the Indonesia Food and Drug Authority’s court.

Asean & Beyond

Thorn in the Flesh

Mahathir is challenging his dismissal from the Bersatu Party in an attempt to regain control of the government.

International

An Island for Rohingya

The Bangladeshi government is unable to convince Rohingya refugees to move to Bashan Char Island. There are concerns over safety and economic sustainability.

Cover Story

The Problem with Rapid Testing

International journalists have found issues with Covid-19 rapid test kits. India and Spain are complaining about the inaccuracy of Chinese-manufactured test kits.

International

Storm of Hatred in Uncle Sam’s Country

At least 1,000 racist or discriminative actions against Asians occurred amid the coronavirus outbreak. Four cases happened to Indonesians in Philadelphia.

Cover Story

A War Without Ammunition

The WHO has cautioned early about the world’s unpreparedness to face the corona pandemic. Health workers in the United States are complaining about the limited testing equipment available and the shortage of face masks.

Asean & Beyond

Abduction in Myawaddy Forest

Two Myanmar journalists were held captive for 24 hours. They were investigating construction projects at the Thai-Myanmar border.

Asean & Beyond

Pakatan Harapan Secretary-General Saifuddin Nasution Ismail: Sheraton Meeting was a High-level Treason

Malaysia's political crisis began when Mohamed Azmin Ali and a number of parliament members from Pakatan Harapan (The Alliance of Hope) met with opposition parties.

Asean & Beyond

The Maneuver that Kills ‘Hope’

Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) is done for. There are those seeking power through a new coalition involving the UMNO.

National

Appeal from a Syrian Camp

A British court has rejected the appeal of Shamima Begum, a former ISIS member whose citizenship was revoked. She is considered a threat to national security.

National

Running Out of Masks

Dozens of Indonesian citizens are holding out in Hubei. Masks have become an urgent necessity.

International

Locked Down in Wuhan

The new coronavirus that allegedly originated from Wuhan, China, has spread to more than 16 countries. Indonesian citizens in the city have been evacuated to Natuna, Riau Islands.

Asean & Beyond

Duterte will face justice at the hands of the International community

Phil Robertson, Deputy Director of Asia Division, Human Rights Watch