T. he 2026 provincial minimum wage (UMP) announcements have triggered a backlash from both labor unions and businesses. On average, minimum wages rose by more than 5 percent year-on-year (yoy) compared with 2025 ... 49/2025, the second revision of PP No ... .
O. n Jan. 11, Myanmar entered the second phase of its three-stage general election, extending voting to additional townships, including some affected by ongoing conflict ... Scheduled to end on Jan ... Caution, however, risks sliding into acquiescence ... .
I. ndonesia entered a new phase of criminal law reform at the beginning of 2026 with the implementation of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) ... One of the most critical areas is the regulation of abortion ... .
S. moking remains a major public health problem in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia... So, what can be done to deal with the smoking epidemic in the region? ... .
W. hen The Economist and Merriam-Webster announced “slop” as their word of the year, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella complained but few were surprised ... They have long since abandoned that promise ... .
T. he enactment of Law No. 1/2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP) and Law No. 20/2025 concerning the Criminal LawProcedureCode (KUHAP) on Jan. 2 marks Indonesia's entry into a disastrous phase of law enforcement ... .