Indonesia’s New Haj Ministry: A Change in Name Without Progress?
Norshahril Saat|A'an Suryana
It is not certain that the president’s establishment of a new haj ministry will ease all the problems Indonesia’s Muslim pilgrims face.

Norshahril Saat|A'an Suryana
It is not certain that the president’s establishment of a new haj ministry will ease all the problems Indonesia’s Muslim pilgrims face.
Iim Halimatusa’diyah
Competition for jobs in Southeast Asia’s largest country is fierce, frustrating, and fraught with feelings of disappointment for its youngest workers.
Made Supriatma
One interpretation of the Indonesian president’s recent pardons of two prominent politicians is that the quality of mercy is sometimes strained.
Nuurrianti Jalli|Ika Ningtyas|Yearry Panji Setianto
Through TikTok, Prabowo Subianto successfully rebranded himself from being a controversial figure to being a relatable leader. TikTok’s emphasis on short-form entertaining content simplifies complex political issues into meme-worthy visuals. While this encourages engagement from younger audiences, it risks trivialising critical political discussions and reducing voters’ decision-making into emotional reactions.
Iim Halimatusa’diyah
Indonesian youth have taken to social media to vent their concerns about inequality. This should be taken seriously.
Yanuar Nugroho|Julia Lau
Concerns exist over the Prabowo administration's commitment to Nusantara's development, given its other priorities, unmet investment targets, and uncertainties surrounding coordination, transparency, and long-term vision.
A'an Suryana
How do you solve a problem like loud music?
Maria Monica Wihardja|Siwage Dharma Negara
A fast deal is not necessarily a good deal if Indonesia strikes an unequal trade bargain to avoid higher tariffs.
Yanuar Nugroho
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau talks to Dr Yanuar Nugroho about the progress of and myriad challenges facing Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara.
Ary Hermawan
Within Indonesia’s largest mass Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), there is a deepening ideological and generational split over the elites’ decision to defend controversial mining activities.