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Press release: Economic impact of Lebaran 2025 softens — GDP contribution falls to Rp140.7 trillion, down 16.5% from last year
CELIOS: The 2025 Lebaran period generated Rp140.7 trillion in GDP, down 16.5% compared with 2024 Purchasing power remains weak; CELIOS: First-quarter 2025 economic growth will be at most 5.03 percent CELIOS: Ramadan and Lebaran consumption did little to support people’s purchasing power Jakarta, March 28, 2025. 2025 could be a challenging year for Indonesians amid considerable economic pressure. One reason is the still-massive number of layoffs (PHK) in the first two months
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Legal Strategy and Risk Mitigation for Coal-Fired Power Plant Closures
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in Katadata.
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Indonesia and Syria: Time to forge a new partnership under Ahmad Al Sharaa’s leadership
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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During Ramadan, China’s ‘Muslim diplomacy’ unfolds in Indonesia
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in The Diplomat.
Read publicationCan Indonesia be a new, and more effective, champion for Palestinians?
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in NUS.
Read publicationBeyond the moratorium: Protecting Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Global Policy.
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Economic Wounds Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Opinion article by Nailul Huda, published on CNBC.
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Breaking Regions’ Dependence on Extractive Industries
Opinion article by Wishnu Utomo Muhammad Saleh, published in Katadata.
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Qatar’s housing investment in Indonesia: Challenges and future directions
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Shafa Kalila, published in The Geopolitics.
Read publicationLangkah mundur reformasi militer
An opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in Detik com.
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How much do consumers lose from adulterated Pertamax? A recap of consumer complaints and consumer loss modeling
CELIOS and LBH Jakarta have released a report titled “How Much Do Consumers Lose from Adulterated Pertamax? A Recap of Consumer Complaints and Consumer Loss Modeling,” revealing the scale of the losses suffered by the public as a result of suspected fuel adulteration. The study documents consumers’ real-life experiences while also modeling the resulting economic impacts. Its findings show that the losses are not only felt by individuals but also affect the national economy. These findings revea
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Nickel industry’s toll on Morowali’s future
An opinion article by Panji Kusumo Wishnu Utomo, published in The Jakarta Post.
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