A lot of adjustments and soul-searching are needed to ensure its long-term sustainability.

THE broadcaster from Radio TV Indonesia (RRI) in Ternate was heard sobbing on air. She understands the necessity for the government budget cuts. Unfortunately, she is one of those whose employment was to be terminated (the Indonesian term is "pemutusan hubungan kerja or PHK" in the name of "efisiensi anggaran" (budget efficiency).

President’s proposal seeks to offer pardons in exchange for returning stolen assets but can it heal Indonesia’s deep-rooted graft crisis?

It’s far from done and dusted in Indonesia’s regional elections.

Lembong had to pay a hefty price for shifting his allegiance from Jokowi to Anies.

Despite initial popularity, Jokowi’s image has shifted, with many accusing him of power consolidation at the end of his presidency. Now the new president is expected to carve his own path while Jokowi navigates post-office challenges.

LAST year, the Constitutional Court lowered the age of candidates for president and vice-president to accommodate Gibran Rakabuming Raka – the son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

Rozaid Abdul Rahman’s fortitude in facing challenges and upholding his duties spoke volumes of his dedication to journalism and professionalism.

I WAS watching Maamannan, a hugely popular Tamil movie, on Netflix recently. Written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, it casts some of the most respectable stars in Kollywood today including Vadivelu who played the title role, Fahadh Faasil, Kaerthy Suresh and the producer himself, Udhayanidhi Stalin.

THE three of us were huddled in one corner of the 14th floor of the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM).

I WAS a member of the National Brains Trust on National Education back in 2003.

THE decision by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court last Monday in rejecting lawsuits filed by presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo wasn’t a surprise.