Indonesia is known for its strong religious roots. Islam is the dominant faith, but there are five other recognized religions. These religions shape the country's culture and laws. However, things are changing. Over the past 20 years, the role of religion in people's lives has been shifting. The co
Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will
Indonesia's economy is showing resilience, with a growth target of 5. 2% for 2025, despite recent setbacks. The finance minister shared this update, highlighting that the fourth quarter saw even faster growth. This positive outlook extends into 2026, with a growth target of 5. 4% for the $1. 4 trill
Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep
Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t
Indonesia has made a bold move by temporarily blocking access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot. This decision came after concerns were raised about the AI tool generating and spreading sexually explicit content. The country is known for its strict rules against obscene material online, and this action hi
Indonesia has finally bid farewell to its old Dutch colonial criminal code. This change is a big deal because the country has been using this outdated law for over 80 years. The new penal code, known as the KUHP, is a massive 345-page document that aims to reflect modern Indonesian values and cultur
Indonesia's view on COVID-19 risks changed a lot from 2020 to 2022. This shift was studied over time to see how people's fears and awareness evolved. At first, many Indonesians were worried about the virus. But as time passed, their perception changed. Some became more relaxed. Others stayed alert.
Myanmar is holding its first general election in five years, but not everyone is convinced it's a fair process. The military, which has been in control since 2021, is organizing the vote. Critics say it's just a way for the military to keep power, not a real step towards democracy. The election is
Myanmar is holding elections, but the country is in a tough spot. A civil war has been going on since 2021 when the military took over and removed the elected government. This has made life really hard for many people. The situation is dire. Over 20 million people, nearly half the population, need
