Environment Data Centers Boom in Batam Sparks Controversy Over Water Scarcity, Energy Demands, and Environmental Sustainability October 4, 2026 Jia Lissa BATAM, KEPULAUAN RIAU — The rapid expansion of the digital economy has positioned Indonesia’s Riau Islands as a prime destination for massive data center investments. However, this high-tech boom is…
Regional The ASEAN Cup Controversy: Malaysia’s Disillusionment and the Growing Rift in Southeast Asian Football October 2, 2026 Ali Ikhwan KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – The conclusion of the group stages in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has descended into a cloud of controversy, casting a shadow over what was intended to…
Environment Echoes of Resistance: The Controversy Surrounding the Gunung Ungaran Geothermal Project September 22, 2026 Dwi Wanna Semarang, Central Java — The pursuit of renewable energy in Indonesia continues to face grassroots friction. Plans to develop the Gunung Ungaran Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Central Java have…
Travel Controversy at Mount Rinjani: Environmental Backlash Leads to the Removal of Selfie Ornaments at Lake Segara Anak September 21, 2026 Sagoh Lombok Timur, Indonesia — The pristine wilderness of Mount Rinjani National Park in Lombok Timur, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), has once again sparked a nationwide conversation regarding the delicate balance…
Education From Racetrack to Parliament: The Controversy Surrounding Moreno Soeprapto’s Conduct in the DPR September 21, 2026 Asro By: Okezone Editorial Team Jakarta, September 21, 2026 The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has once again found itself at the center of a public ethics debate. This time,…
Sports Mourinho’s Fury: Real Madrid’s Derby Defeat Marred by VAR Controversy and Allegations of Bias September 20, 2026 Nana Wu MADRID – The Santiago Bernabéu may be Real Madrid’s fortress, but the Estadio Metropolitano proved to be a theater of intense frustration for Los Blancos on Sunday night. In a…
Health Beyond the Grain: Unpacking the Controversy, Standards, and Nutritional Reality of Fortified Rice vs. Conventional Rice September 20, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA — In recent weeks, Indonesian markets and consumer forums have buzzed with heated discussions surrounding a growing food safety concern: the circulation of substandard, falsely labeled "fortified rice." Regulatory…
Health The Controversy of "Corpse Skin" Skin Boosters: BPOM and Dermatologists Issue Urgent Warnings Over Viral Korean Aesthetic Trend September 20, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA — A viral aesthetic trend originating from South Korea, colloquially dubbed the "corpse skin" skin booster, has ignited a fierce debate across social media and medical circles in Indonesia.…
Health Aftermath of the Beijing Contamination Controversy: HYROX Elite Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk Issues Public Apology and Officially Withdraws September 17, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA/BEIJING — Australian multi-sport endurance athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has broken her silence following a deeply polarizing and viral incident at the HYROX Beijing competition. Wietrzyk faced intense global backlash after…
Sports Premier League Refereeing Body Puts VAR Officials on Ice Following Manchester Derby Controversy September 14, 2026 Lina Hope LONDON — The integrity of the Premier League’s Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been thrust back into the spotlight following a high-profile officiating blunder during the recent Manchester Derby.…
