Articles

• 2026

The Trump administration views the Indo-Pacific not as a theatre for security counterbalancing but as an economic resource to be extracted.

• Rahmad Budi Harto
• 2025

A short report on eFishery’s financial conundrum and its implications to Indonesia’s business landscape.

• Dato’ Nick Boden
• 2024

Klean is revolutionizing recycling in Malaysia with its innovative digital container deposit system.

• admin
• 2024

Asatu Research & Insights strives to ensure that critical data can be accessible to everyone.

• admin
• 2024

Entomal Biotech employs black soldier flies (BSF) to solve Malaysia’s mounting food waste and achieve a circular economy.

• Athar Hadiyan
• 2024

Indonesia’s nationalist economic policy and prospected return to industrialization are spurred by a few factors.

• Darynaufal Mulyaman
• 2023

K-pop, K-drama and technologies. These could very well be South Korea’s recipe against stagflation.

• Shevierra Danmadiyah
• 2022

The Indonesian government’s strategy to address data breach incidents are defined by much reluctance and buck passing. The passing of its Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) should not be seen as the final answer to this persistent conundrum. Rather, it should be considered as the first step towards a more effective response.

• Galby R. Samhudi
• 2022

As Indonesia was amidst passing its Personal Data Protection Act, the country was suddenly plunged into an unprecedented digital crisis as a hacker–going by the nom de guerre “Björka”–stole, sold and divulged the personal data of Indonesians including the elites. This incident not only exposes the vulnerability of Indonesia’s cybersecurity system, but also the government’s lacklustre response to the problem.

• Galby R. Samhudi
• 2022

The drafting of the Personal Data Protection Act (Undang-Undang Pelindungan Data Pribadi) is almost complete. After delays since its initiation in early 2020, the Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat/DPR) and the government are in the final stages of discussions. The final result, however, might not satisfy those who initially sought this Act. This is due to the final draft having to accommodate the interests of the government and the DPR. Such accommodations may compromise the effectiveness of the Act.

• Professor Amparo Pamela Fabe
• 2022

The Philippine regulatory authorities aim to achieve the broader goals of fostering financial inclusion, promoting competition and delivering better outcomes for society. These goals are also pertinent to the cryptocurrency industry. Nevertheless, trust is needed to maintain the societal conventions regarding the use of money.

• Norliza Katuk
• 2022

Norliza Katuk is an associate professor of computing and cybersecurity at Universiti Utara Malaysia. Her research interests are information security, authentication, Internet technology and e-learning experience. She can be contacted at k.norliza@uum.edu.my.

• Gading Ekapuja Aurizki
• 2021

Indonesia seems to have a surplus of nurses. However, it is unlikely to follow the Philippines in becoming a major exporter in the near future.

• Dr. Meidi Kosandi
• 2021

An obstacle in eradicating human trafficking in Indonesia stems from issues in governance. This requires strengthening its vision, improving its strategy, leadership and coordination in policy implementation.

• Gading Ekapuja Aurizki
• 2021

Many Indonesian nurses are affected by the slow absorption into a sector that is uncertain of its demand for them; a surplus-shortage paradox.

• Dwinda Adrianto
• 2021

The Indonesian government’s plan to revise the existing UU ITE raises concerns from opposition and watchdogs speculating that the government is finding new means to criminalize freedom of speech.

• Rakhmat Syarip
• 2021

The principle of ASEAN centrality has been reified in the recent conclusion of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). However, the Association faces three challenges to stay relevant post-RCEP.

• Professor Cecep Darmawan
• 2021

As the Job Creation Law plays a strategic role in developing the Indonesian economy, it may assist Indonesia to become a formidable regional and global competitor. Hence, it is important to synergize the law with other legislations, including the Law on the National Educational System.

• Dwinda Adrianto
• 2020

Indonesia’s overemphasis on post COVID-19 economic recovery through the passing of the Omnibus Law has the potential to prolong economic downturn currently caused by the pandemic. Indonesia seems to be focusing on the wrong policies to meet with existing challenges.

• Alamsyah M. Dja’far
• 2020

Why religion continues being integral to Indonesians can be viewed from a supply and demand perspective. State-perpetrated religious discriminations and the potential rise of conservative and hardline groups are concerning. These may lead to a rising tide of intolerance in Indonesia.

• Ahmad Nurhasim
• 2020

Indonesia is home to the third largest population of tobacco consumers in the world. Without tougher tobacco control regulations, tobacco consumption will remain a public health threat.

• Muhammad Sinatra
• 2020

Indonesia will likely proceed with its regional elections, also known as Pilkada, on 9 December 2020. Despite there being little respite of COVID-19 infections in Indonesia, lawmakers and politicians have instead rationalized why Pilkada cannot be delayed again.

• Alamsyah M. Dja’far
• 2020

The dissemination of hateful contents generally increases in Indonesia during crises such as COVID-19 and political contestations. Such hateful contents reflect deep-seated sentiments that have developed through Indonesia’s history.

• Idznursham Ismail
• 2020

Agritech is an attractive solution for countries to maintain their food security by striving for self-sufficiency. Due to its attractiveness, safeguards must be in place to prevent any attacks on such facilities.