Ady Muzwardi is Coordinator of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Border Area Management, and Analyst and Lecturer in Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia.
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Riau Islands 2024 Gubernatorial Election: Decisive Win Despite Low Voter Turnout
Ady Muzwardi|Siwage Dharma Negara
A controversial eco-city project, welfare issues, and a political rift in the ranks of the challenger helped the incumbent come out on top.
Why Has Batam’s Rempang Eco-City National Project Become a Controversy?
Ady Muzwardi|Siwage Dharma Negara
Unhappiness among villagers in Rempang, close to Batam island, has led to riots in Batam City and threatens existing and future foreign investment. A small but diminishing window exists in which the local and central governments can improve their approach towards convincing residents of the need to relocate for a better future.