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Why Is Everyone Blaming Indonesia?
Public fury targets Jakarta during haze season, yet the plantations burning in Sumatra and Kalimantan are blue-chip assets for Singapore and Malaysia.
Oct 13
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Leigh McKiernon
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Should Indonesia Hire Local or Hire the Best?
Protectionist labor rules shield Indonesia's domestic corporate suite at the expense of productivity. Escaping the middle-income trap demands global…
Oct 11
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia Is No Longer a Top Expat Destination
Indonesia has disappeared from the 2026 Expat Insider rankings as foreign corporate professionals face tighter visas, fewer jobs and a changing economy
Sep 3
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Leigh McKiernon
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Inside Indonesia’s Multi-Billion-Dollar No-Show Economy
Indonesia’s no-show economy runs on ghost jobs, fictitious contracts and political patronage, turning public money into private wealth.
Aug 31
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Leigh McKiernon
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Why Doesn’t Indonesia Want Foreign Aid?
Jakarta refuses foreign relief while peripheral islands drown. Sovereign dignity shields empty state coffers, crony construction cartels, and strategic…
Aug 25
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Leigh McKiernon
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What Does Indonesia Spend Its Money On?
Indonesia spends trillions on free school meals and police while starving research and infrastructure, trading long-term growth for daily consumption.
Aug 23
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Leigh McKiernon
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Are Indonesians Digitally Uncivilised?
Indonesia scored poorly on the Digital Civility Index, but “uncivilised” may be the wrong conclusion. Scams, literacy and online culture tell another…
Aug 12
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Leigh McKiernon
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Merah Putih... Incorporated?
Merah Putih once united Indonesia against colonial rule. Today it appears across government and commercial initiatives. Has the symbol become a brand?
Aug 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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Who Pays If Indonesia's Best Leave?
Indonesia's push for overseas skilled workers raises difficult questions about brain drain, the demographic dividend, tax revenue and future economic…
Aug 2
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Leigh McKiernon
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Who Exactly Is a Londo Ireng?
A colonial-era phrase has returned to Indonesian politics. The history of londo ireng, its evolving meaning, and why it matters again in 2026.
Jul 27
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Leigh McKiernon
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Classroom Cartels, Pt. II: Was I Wrong?
Elite schools, startup hiring, venture capital and social capital in Indonesia. Why familiarity may have been rewarded over merit during the startup…
Jul 19
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Leigh McKiernon
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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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