Articles

• Yvonne Khor
• 2024

A glimpse into the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, with a focus on Nepal and Malaysia.

• Athar Hadiyan
• 2024

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

• Galby R. Samhudi
• 2023

This is the second of a two-part article on the ongoing amendment of the controversial UU ITE in Indonesia, focusing on the discrepancy.

• Galby R. Samhudi
• 2023

The first of this two-part article on the amendment process of the controversial UU ITE focuses on the problematic beginning of the act as well.

• Yassar Aulia
• 2023

Indonesia’s new criminal code harks back not only to Soeharto’s New Order era, but also to the 17th century colonial period. State paternalism in the form of authoritarianism is back and in full swing in the country.

• 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.

• Abdul Hai Julay
• 2021

Brunei is adopting a holistic approach to mitigate climate change by engaging society and other concerned organisations.

• Meredian Alam
• 2021

Climate change has globally imposed unprecedented impacts on the countries in the Global South. Brunei Darussalam has now been taking new steps forward to cope with the climate changes.

• Satria Aji Imawan
• 2021

Beyond the challenges of physically moving its capital, Indonesia must also address the lack of regulations and support by civil servants. This will prevent the need for moving its capital in the future.

• Ania Safitri
• 2021

For the 2024 Elections, certain political parties are given concessions to bypass factual verification to contest. These concessions, via Decision 55/2020, will likely hamper efforts to simplify the political system in Indonesia.

• 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.

• Ainur Rohmah
• 2021

The Indonesian government has issued a comprehensive regulation aimed at preventing the development of violent extremism. However, its signing has caused controversy, especially fears of potential witch hunts where people would prejudice and find fault with others.

• Stratsea
• 2021

This is an exclusive statement by FPI lawyer, Aziz Yanuar, sought after its disbandment. The following statement was translated verbatim into English from Bahasa Indonesia.

• Restu Diantina Putri
• 2021

After 22 years of existence and rife with controversies, the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) has finally collapsed during the Joko Widodo (Jokowi) administration. Was the government right in unilaterally disbanding FPI without warning, much less court proceedings?

• 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.

• Akil Yunus
• 2020

The evolving threat of violent extremism has underscored the need for a multi-stakeholder response. In Malaysia, initiatives on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) have been predominantly state-led and prioritise reactive or ‘hard’ security measures over lasting prevention.

• Mayolisia Ekayanti
• 2020

Indonesian children face an increased risk of online radicalization during COVID-19. This commentary discusses the challenges to prevent such radicalization while proposing how the involvements of social influencers may be a step forward.

• 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.

• 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.