UNAIR NEWS – Severe floods and landslides have once again struck Indonesia, this time devastating parts of Sumatra, including Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disasters have claimed hundreds of lives, caused extensive infrastructure damage, and left thousands displaced, drawing significant national and international concern. Responding to the unfolding crisis, Dr. Hijrah Saputra ST
UNAIR NEWS – A recent discovery of Rafflesia hasseltii has revived public interest in one of Indonesia’s rare endemic plants. The widely shared discovery also reopened conversations about the species’ natural habitat and the need for scientific exploration of this parasitic organism. Responding to the attention, UNAIR botanist Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, MSi, PhD, explained that
UNAIR NEWS – Public concern has grown in recent days following reports that rainwater in Surabaya contains microplastic particles. The discussion gained momentum after research detected microplastics in rainfall collected across several parts of the city. The finding has prompted questions about potential new risks to both human health and the environment. Responding to these
UNAIR NEWS – New research on microplastics in the human body continues to reveal alarming findings. In a study conducted in the Gresik region, a researcher and lecturer from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Medicine reported the presence of microplastics not only in waste-sorting workers but also in the amniotic fluid of pregnant women, as well
UNAIR NEWS – The resurfacing proposal to redenominate the rupiah, aimed at simplifying its numerical value, has prompted renewed criticism from economic observers. Addressing the issue, Prof. Dr. Wasiaturrahma, S.E., M.Si., a Professor of Monetary Economics and Banking at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), voiced a series of fundamental reservations.
UNAIR NEWS – Research is a key driver of national progress, yet funding often poses a major hurdle. According to World Bank data in 2020, Indonesia allocated only 0.2 percent of its GDP to research, compared with a global average of 2.67 percent—placing the country far behind most nations. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si.,
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance plans to raise its 2026 tax revenue target to Rp2,357.7 trillion, a 13.5 percent increase from the 2025 target of Rp2,076.9 trillion. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si., Ph.D., from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), cautioned against the risks of this plan. “If the revenue
UNAIR NEWS – A new policy granting legislators housing allowances worth hundreds of millions of rupiah per year in place of official residences has drawn sharp criticism. The measure, introduced amid widespread economic hardship, has fueled public anger over both its financial impact and perceived injustice. Responding to the controversy, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) public policy
UNAIR NEWS – The recent exposure of a syndicate in Surabaya–Sidoarjo that sold personal data for online gambling transactions involving billions of rupiah has once again raised alarms over Indonesia’s cybersecurity. The case highlights not only data breaches but also the weak enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law). Dr. Faizal Kurniawan, S.H.,
UNAIR NEWS – A sharp rise in rice prices over the past month has drawn serious concern. The price of medium-grade rice has reached Rp14,500 per kilogram, up about 15 percent. This surge is squeezing household purchasing power and raising the risk of food inflation spilling into other sectors. As a strategic commodity, rice is
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