UNAIR NEWS – Last week, a heated discussion emerged among Veterinary Medicine students following the circulation of Instagram story templates addressing an individual accused of performing veterinary medical procedures without proper qualifications. This person, described as an unlicensed and untrained “fake veterinarian,” stirred outrage among certified veterinarians and aspiring professionals who endure extensive training to
UNAIR NEWS – Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently drawn attention from the global medical community as a respiratory virus of concern. Although it has been known for some time, the virus has regained focus following cases affecting children in several countries, including Indonesia. Addressing this issue, Dr. Muhammad Atoillah Isfandiari, MKes, an epidemiologist from Universitas
UNAIR NEWS – East Java has seen a resurgence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Regional Livestock Agency reporting a sharp increase to 800 cases between mid and late December 2024. Addressing this development, Prof. Dr. Fedik Abdul Rantam, drh, a virology and immunology expert from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), provided an in-depth analysis of the
UNAIR NEWS – On Monday, January 6, 2024, Indonesia was officially recognized as a full member of BRICS, a development announced by Brazil, which currently holds the group’s presidency for 2025. Indonesia’s membership follows a consensus reached by the organization’s members in 2023. Radityo Dharmaputra, a lecturer of International Relations Program at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR),
UNAIR NEWS – The Constitutional Court of Indonesia (MK) recently issued Decision No. 62/PUU-XXII/2024, abolishing the presidential and vice-presidential nomination threshold, commonly referred to as the Presidential Threshold. This landmark decision introduces a significant legal reform, amending provisions previously outlined in Article 222 of Law No. 7 of 2017. Dr. Rosa Ristawati, SH., LLM, a
UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has proposed reintroducing national exams (UN), with Minister Abdul Mu’ti stating that the updated system will differ significantly from its previous version. Professor of Education Sociology Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Prof. Dr. Tuti Budirahayu, Dra., M.Si., emphasized the need for a thorough assessment before implementing
UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has proposed instituting school holidays during Ramadan as part of its new-year agenda. The initiative aims to help students understand the essence of the holy month while fostering greater involvement from families and communities in the educational process. Addressing this proposal, Professor
UNAIR NEWS – A proposal suggesting settlement fines for corrupt officials has sparked public debate following President Prabowo’s statement advocating for pardoning corrupt individuals on the condition that they return stolen assets. Despite subsequent government clarification, the statement has drawn criticism due to its perceived leniency toward corruption offenders. According to Riza Alifianto Kurniawan, SH
UNAIR NEWS – The new year’s discount season is a much-anticipated time for shoppers, but the thrill of shopping can disrupt financial stability if not approached with caution. Professor Dr. Tika Widiastuti, SE, MSi, a Syariah Economics expert from UNAIR’s Faculty of Economics and Business, has shared practical guidelines to maintain financial health during this
UNAIR NEWS – The government has officially announced an increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 12%, effective January 1, 2025. This policy has sparked widespread opposition due to its perceived adverse effects on the public. One of the most debated concerns is its impact on the use of Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as
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