Last year, Starlink reached government offices, community health clinics, and households in Papua. The company offers fast and stable connection.

The Trade Ministry is re-evaluating the regulation on imported goods restrictions, which triggers concerns for travelers and threatens business supply chains.

The tug-of-war in the discussion of the draft presidential regulation on places of worship. The position of adherents of traditional beliefs becomes a point of contention.

President Jokowi hesitated to express regret over 12 cases of severe human rights violation. After a long debate, the PPHAM team finally agreed not to recommend an apology from the President. This move is supported by Islamic clerics and retired military officers.

Makarim Wibisono talks about a myriad of problems faced by the Non-Judicial Resolution Team for Past Serious Human Rights Violations.

The Environmental Fund Management Agency becomes a pioneer in the funding of forestry, energy, agriculture, and other environmental sectors. It is still looking for an ideal form.

Mass layoffs are haunting labor-intensive industries. The global economy slump causes exports to decline, from textile to footwear. Factories reduce their workers’ work hours as well as suspend and lay off employees. Meanwhile, the government is late to respond and seems to have made attempts to cover up the mass layoffs.