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Can a Commissioner Be Independent If They Owe Their Seat to Someone Else?
Recent commissioner appointments have reignited questions about corporate governance, independence and political influence in Indonesia's largest…
Jul 14
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Leigh McKiernon
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Who Really Holds Power in Indonesia?
Why would soldiers guard prosecutors? Why do police investigate prosecutors? Indonesia's institutions make more sense once you understand the history.
Jul 12
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Leigh McKiernon
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Does Indonesia Understand The Risk It Is Asking People To Take?
A state-linked venture capital case has exposed a deeper problem for Indonesia: how to separate failure, risk, judgment, and corruption.
Jun 28
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Leigh McKiernon
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Does Indonesia’s 5% GDP Growth Pass the Smell Test?
Indonesia’s headline GDP growth remains near 5%, but what is really driving the number, and does it match the wider economy?
Jun 15
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Leigh McKiernon
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Should Indonesia’s Startup Cheerleaders Be Held Accountable for the Fallout?
The reckoning in Indonesia’s startup scene should not end with a few bad names while the hype machine moves on untouched.
Jun 10
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia’s Economy Is Supposedly Doing Great. So Why Does It Feel So Fragile?
Indonesia’s economy is still growing, but investors are questioning the story behind the numbers, from the rupiah to policy risk.
Jun 7
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Leigh McKiernon
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What Is 'Prabowonomics', and What Does It Mean for Indonesia?
Indonesia is betting on a stronger state to make growth more visible. Prabowonomics will depend on whether ambition becomes delivery.
Jun 2
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Leigh McKiernon
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Why Does Indonesia Struggle To Execute Its Best Ideas?
Indonesia has bold ideas like Danantara and MBG, but weak execution keeps turning national ambition into frustration. Why does this keep happening?
May 31
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Leigh McKiernon
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If Indonesians Spend Rupiah, Why Does the Dollar Still Matter?
Indonesians spend rupiah, but imports, subsidies, inflation and debt mean the IDR-USD exchange rate still affects daily life.
May 25
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Leigh McKiernon
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When State Money Loses In Venture Capital, Is It A Crime?
Indonesia’s SOE venture capital controversy raises a bigger issue: venture investing expects failure, but state money demands accountability.
May 24
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Leigh McKiernon
Why Do So Many Smart Foreign Candidates Misread Jakarta Completely?
Smart expats often misread Jakarta hiring by confusing politeness, ambiguity, and corporate aesthetics with real market progress.
May 21
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Leigh McKiernon
Is Indonesia’s New Export SOE Reform or Another Gatekeeper?
Indonesia’s new export SOE promises transparency, but risks creating a powerful choke point for coal, palm oil, and minerals.
May 21
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Leigh McKiernon
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