Jusuf Kalla to Clarify Controversial UGM Video Amid PSI Legal Dispute and Protest Threats

Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has publicly addressed growing tensions between his family and the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in South Sulawesi, following reports of planned demonstrations by mass organizations outside PSI’s provincial office. The situation emerged after a controversial video circulated online, allegedly showing Kalla endorsing rhetoric deemed inflammatory by political opponents. In … Read more

From Struggling Student to PhD: How a UGM Graduate Overcame Financial Hardship & Pursued Studies Abroad | Inspiring Story

From Drinking Tap Water to Doctoral Studies: Indonesian Student Overcomes Poverty to Pursue Education Abroad The path to higher education is rarely straightforward, but for Ahmad Rif’an Khoirul Lisan, 32, the obstacles were particularly acute. Facing familial financial hardship and initial resistance from his father, Rif’an persevered, securing scholarships and working tirelessly to achieve his … Read more

Indonesia’s Rare Earth Potential: Location & Challenges Revealed by UGM Expert

2026-02-19 06:15:00 Jakarta - Indonesia memiliki potensi besar logam tanah jarang (LTJ) yang menjadi bahan strategis untuk industri teknologi tinggi, pertahanan, hingga energi. Meski potensinya tersebar di sejumlah wilayah, Indonesia dihadapi tantangan besar dalam aspek eksplorasi, keekonomian, dan teknologi ekstraksi. Logam tanah jarang merupakan komponen penting dalam berbagai teknologi modern, mulai dari mesin jet … Read more