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Pandji Pragiwaksono’s stand-up comedy show Mens Rea does more than provoke laughter—it also invites reflection. In one segment, Pandji highlights how homes are increasingly treated as investment instruments rather than basic necessities. Rising prices have made home ownership accessible only to a small segment of the population. This is where the concerns of the middle class emerge: they work and

Jakarta, 20 January 2026— Indonesia stands at a critical crossroads in its political-economic landscape in 2026, with major opportunities arising from its demographic dividend, political and security stability, and the government’s strategic agenda to drive growth. However, this optimistic outlook remains overshadowed by increasingly uncertain global geopolitical dynamics. This was conveyed by Bu

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, investment participation in Indonesia continues to show encouraging momentum. By the end of 2025, the number of domestic capital market investors had increased by around 35 percent compared to the previous year. This achievement reflects growing public interest in formal investment instruments and highlights the significant potential of the capital mark

Jakarta, 29 December 2025 - Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) and BACenter held a forum titled “2025 Year-End Reflection for Building the Future” at The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, on Monday evening (29/12). The forum served as a space for national contemplation, looking back on Indonesia’s journey throughout 2025 while charting the country’s future direction amid global compe