Politics

Trams represented a foundational mode of urban transportation in the colonial Dutch East Indies, long preceding the modern electric commuter trains (KRL) that now crisscross Indonesia’s major cities. These early rail-based systems served as the backbone of public transit in burgeoning metropolises, most notably Batavia, the historical name for Jakarta, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated urban planning of a …

Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to observe the status of prominent celebrity politicians Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, whose presence in the House of Representatives (DPR RI) has been notably muted since their non-activation. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the National Mandate Party (PAN) provided an update …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has successfully concluded a significant four-day working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The visit, undertaken in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), focused intensively on advancing financial inclusion and promoting financial health across …