Indonesia’s family law currently adheres largely to a fault-based divorce system, in which divorce must be justified by one party’s wrongdoing. Based on Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage and Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975, a divorce must be filed before the court and supported by reasons as outlined in Article 39 of […]
Since 2020, around 10,000 Indonesian citizens have been involved in online scams across ten countries. Initially concentrated in Cambodia, such cases have now spread to nine other nations. About 1,500 of these cases are classified as human trafficking crimes, where victims were forced to work for online scam operations. Some were arrested by Cambodian authorities […]
Professor Ali Awaludin, a lecturer from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM), was officially inaugurated as a Professor in Materials and Sustainable Civil Engineering Technology on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the Senate Hall, UGM Central Office. In his inaugural address, Professor Awaludin explained that wood is one of the oldest materials […]
The public has experienced various programs implemented during the first year of the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka under the Merah Putih Cabinet. These include the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, economic stimulus packages, village cooperatives, paid internship programs, and several other initiatives aimed at improving public welfare. […]
Felicia Servina Djuang from the Master’s Program in Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM), was recognized as the fastest master’s graduate during the Graduation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 Academic Year Period I, held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Grha Sabha Pramana. Djuang completed her master’s degree […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently conferred degrees upon 2,335 postgraduate students during the graduation ceremony held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Among the doctoral graduates, Dr. Raden Roro Widya Ningtyas Soeprajitno, from the Accounting Program at the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), was recognized as the fastest doctoral graduate. While the average […]
The equestrian competition at the Pekan Olahraga dan Seni Universitas Gadjah Mada (Porsenigama) added a layer of enthusiasm and sportsmanship at Araya Stable Godean, Yogyakarta, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Dressed in black jackets with white trousers, complete with helmets and riding whips in hand, the competitors eagerly completed the stages of the horse-riding contest. […]
The coastal area of Pantai Trisik in Bantul, Yogyakarta, is renowned for its efforts in conserving the sea turtle species Lepidochelys olivacea through ecotourism. Visitors can release Olive Ridley turtles on the beach while enjoying the coastal scenery and nearby cuisine. However, it should be noted that the conservation site at Banaran village has been […]
The Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability through various eco-friendly initiatives. As a concrete step in this direction, FEB UGM is currently constructing 17 infiltration wells within the campus area. Ten of the wells are being built in the FEB UGM plaza […]
October holds profound historic significance for the Indonesians, particularly in the journey of our national language. Each year on Oct. 28, the spirit of the 1928 Sumpah Pemuda is reignited. It is this spirit that is nurtured and celebrated annually through the observance of Bulan Bahasa. National pride swelled with the recognition of Bahasa Indonesia […]