Digital tax revenue in Indonesia has shown a steadily positive trend. As of Jul. 31, 2025, the Directorate General of Taxes recorded revenue of Rp40.02 trillion, with the largest contribution coming from Value Added Tax on Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE VAT), which reached Rp31.06 trillion or about 77.6 percent. This figure highlights the significant […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)’s area appeared quiet following the implementation of online classes from Sep. 1 to 4. The policy was issued in an official circular signed by UGM Vice Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, on Aug. 31 to maintain campus conduciveness amid the escalation of nationwide demonstrations in recent days. On […]
The increasing cases of orangutan trafficking, including reports of cross-border smuggling of orangutan infants, have drawn serious concern from academics. Professor Raden Wisnu Nurcahyo, an expert in Parasitology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKH UGM), and a wildlife observer, stressed that such practices not only violate the law but also threaten […]
In line with its tagline “From UGM for Indonesia”, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to society through various initiatives. This dedication was recognized by the National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas) at the 2025 Baznas Award ceremony held on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Hotel Mercure Ancol, Jakarta. At the national award […]
The Faculty of Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Geography UGM) held an Open Senate Meeting to commemorate its 62nd Anniversary on Monday, Sep. 1, 2025, at the Merapi Auditorium, Geography UGM. UGM Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, extended her congratulations to the faculty on its 62nd anniversary. She expressed hope that the faculty would continue to […]
A team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students from the Biogama Marine Study Group (KSK Biogama) has developed innovations in processing Ulva seaweed into food products to improve the economic welfare of residents in Kemadang Village, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. To implement this program, the student team coordinated with local village officials, including the […]
The academic community of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is once again in mourning. The Faculty of Agriculture has lost one of its esteemed professors, Bambang Hendro Sunarminto, who passed away on Saturday (Aug. 30) at 06.11 a.m. at his residence in Sleman Regency, at the age of 70. Before being laid to rest at the […]
The House of Representatives (DPR) is currently gathering public input on the Draft Bill on the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP Bill), which is expected to enhance the agency’s effectiveness and promote Pancasila more widely across society. Head of the Center for Pancasila Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSP UGM), Dr. Agus Wahyudi, welcomed the […]
In recent weeks, the public has been closely scrutinizing the response of political parties and the House of Representatives (DPR) to ethical violations and legislative performance issues. Although measures such as suspensions, benefit cuts, and travel bans have been introduced, critics argue that these remain only preliminary steps. What is urgently needed, they say, is […]
The protest in Jakarta on Thursday (Aug. 28) resulted in the death of online motorbike taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who was struck and run over by a mobile brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicle in the Pejompongan area. The vehicle, which should have been used to safeguard citizens, instead became the cause of a civilian’s death. Lecturer […]
