The Republic of Indonesia’s Re-Election to the Human Rights Council (2024-2026): Anticipations Entrusted by the Global Islamic Community
The auspicious re-election of the Republic of Indonesia to the Human Rights Council for the term spanning 2024 to 2026 has notably amplified the anticipations held by the global Islamic ummah towards the most populous Muslim-majority nation on earth. These anticipations primarily coalesce around the imperative to combat the insidious notion of Islamophobia and, concurrently, to champion the restoration of rights long denied to the Palestinian people amidst over seven decades of relentless occupation by the Zionist entity. These two pivotal concerns are intrinsically interwoven.
UPDATE
NEWS
2,713 joint personnel deployed to secure demonstration at Monas
Central Jakarta Police deployed thousands of security personnel at the chariot statue in front of the National Monument (Monas), Jakarta, Friday (19/4).
POPULAR
PROFILE
The calligraphy pioneer passes away at the age of 92
Indonesia’s art community is mourning the loss of a fine arts maestro, Abdul Djalil Pirous, who passed away at the age of 92, at Borromeus Hospital, Bandung, on Tuesday evening (Apr 16). The departed was buried at Cibarunai Cemetery in Bandung after a funeral prayer was held at the Salman ITB Mosque, and a ceremony was held at the ITB East Hall on Wednesday (Apr 17). AD Pirous was Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design of the Bandung Institute of Technology (FSRD-ITB).
SOCIAL CULTURE
Reverse Glass Painting Exhibition at Dia.lo.gue
Hermawan and Engel Tanzil, the owners of Dia.lo.gue gallery in Kemang, Jakarta launched a truly impressive exhibition of reverse glass paintings on the 3rd of February 2024. The exhibition will be open to the public until the 19th of April 2024 and is a visually as well as mentally appealing experience. Reverse glass paintings are a special form of folk art in Indonesia that is both vibrant and charming. The artist paints an image on glass which is later viewed from the other side of the glass. Th glass paintings are often produced by untrained or even anonymous artists and are characterized by eye-catching colours with strong forms in simple designs with one-dimensional perspectives.
NATIONAL
U-23 Asian Cup: “Young Garuda” upbeat it can win against Australia
The Indonesian national football team competing in 2024 U-23 Asian Cup must score points against Australia in the second match of Group A to be held at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar, Thursday (18/4).
POLITICS
Prabowo dissuades his supporters from rallying in the streets ahead of MK ruling
President-elect Prabowo Subianto urged his supporters to maintain national unity by not conducting rallies outside the Constitutional Court (MK) building.
OPINION
Tightening monetary and fiscal policy
Several institutions have anticipated a downturn in 2023 economic growth. For instance, the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) calculated that Indonesia’s output would expand by approximately 4.9 percent in 2023. The OECD set a similar figure. Although the actual growth rate was around 5.05 percent, the 2023 economic growth was still significantly below its potential.
ECONOMY BUSINESS
HEALTHCARE
Thermal water vapor therapy for benign prostate enlargement
Prostate enlargement is common in men’s fifth decade of life, with an estimated incidence of nearly 50%. The prostate, an organ unique to men, is located deep in the pelvic cavity, between the penis and the bladder. This organ functions as a gland that produces prostate fluid and together with fluid from the surrounding glands (seminal vesicles) it will make up more than 90% of the seminal fluid.
LIFESTYLE
WEEKEND GETAWAY
The historical and cultural tourism of Plaosan Temple
Plaosan Temple is one of the more interesting tourist destinations in Central Java, often visited for a cultural vacation by history enthusiasts. The Temple complex is located in Dukuh Plaosan, Bugisan Village, Prambanan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. It is in fact within the area of Prambanan Temple. Built in the 9th century, the Prambanan Temple Complex is Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple complex. A distance of 1.5 kilometers stretches between the Plaosan Temple and the Prambanan Temple.