Indonesia’s May Day 2026: Prabowo’s New Credit Scheme and Labor Activist Scholarships

Indonesia’s labor movement marked May Day 2026 with a rare high-profile appearance by President Prabowo Subianto, who joined thousands of workers at the Monas area in Jakarta on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event, characterized by a blend of festive celebration and urgent policy demands, saw the President not only engage in symbolic gestures of … Read more

LPDP Calculates Repayment of Scholarship Funds from Controversial Alumni

Jakarta – The Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) is currently calculating the amount of scholarship funds that must be returned by AP, the husband of DS, whose recent social media posts sparked public controversy. The calculation includes not only the principal amount of the scholarship but also accrued interest, officials confirmed Thursday. The case … Read more

LPDP Sanctions Husband of Viral ‘Enough I’m Indonesian’ Woman: Potential Fund Return & 2N+1 Rule Explained

Indonesia’s LPDP Scholarship Program Faces Scrutiny Over Alumni Contribution Requirements A recent social media post by a woman identified as ‘DS’ has ignited a debate in Indonesia regarding the obligations of recipients of the prestigious Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) scholarship. The controversy centers around her statement suggesting her child would not be required to … Read more