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4 days ago | thejakartapost.com | Yerica Lai

The House of Representatives opted not to take up a petition to impeach Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during Tuesday’s plenary session, a demand analysts say is unlikely to gain momentum anytime soon as the coalition aligned with President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran’s father, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, remains united.

4 days ago | thejakartapost.com | Manuel Barroso

We live in a world that seems increasingly fractured and prone to conflict. But experience in both the public and private sectors has taught me that periods of geopolitical unrest are precisely the moments when we should take a step back and consider what unites us. The ties that bind people together across borders, generations and cultures must be celebrated and strengthened.

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6 days ago | thejakartapost.com | Yerica Lai

The recently resolved border dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra has reignited long-simmering territorial tensions in other parts of the country, highlighting an urgent need for a clear legal framework governing regional boundaries. Tensions rose last week after the Home Ministry issued a decree that transferred the ownership of four contested islands from Aceh to North Sumatra, prompting protests from Aceh residents and officials.

1 week ago | thejakartapost.com | Divya Karyza

Padel, a racket sport that has seen fast global growth is attracting increased attention in Jakarta, not just as a recreational activity, but also as a business opportunity. “Padel is a social-sporty [sport]. One game involves at least eight people, perfect for networking while staying active,” said Wisnu Prasetyo, club manager at Jakarta’s Racquet Padel Club.