UNAIR NEWS – Mobile culinary concepts are increasingly popular in Indonesia, especially in major cities such as Surabaya. Most recently, social media has spotlighted mobile Padang rice vendors, following the earlier surge of traveling coffee sellers. While many see this as something new, the practice has historical roots. Mobile food vendors once served workers in
UNAIR NEWS – Bank Indonesia’s plan to roll out the Payment ID system on August 17, 2025, has been put on hold. The system, based on the National Identity Number (NIK), is designed to serve as a single gateway for recording individual financial transactions. Although delayed, the proposal has sparked a range of responses. One
UNAIR NEWS – The animated film Merah Putih: One for All has recently sparked public debate. Intended to promote nationalism and unity, the project was expected to instill pride in local animation. Yet, concerns over its visual quality—seen by many as falling short of industry standards—have drawn both praise and criticism, particularly regarding how effectively
UNAIR NEWS – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s recent remark that taxes are as noble as zakat and waqf has stirred public debate. Some praised the statement as a reminder of taxation’s role in national development, while others warned it could cause confusion, particularly among religious communities. Theological perspective Dr. Irham Zaki, S.Ag., M.EI., a
UNAIR NEWS – Diplomats play a crucial role as the frontline representatives of their countries in international relations. Professor Wahyu Wicaksana, SIP, MA, PhD, a distinguished scholar in International Relations from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), emphasized that despite technological advancements in communication, the physical presence of a nation’s negotiators remains
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government’s decision to increase taxes on e-commerce businesses has sparked mixed reactions from the public. In response, Wahyu Wisnu Wardana, S.E., M.Sc., a lecturer in Development Economics at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), stated that the policy is a reasonable move to boost state revenue. “The government
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government has officially established October 17 as National Culture Day, as outlined in Ministerial Decree No. 162/M/2025. This decision marks a formal recognition of the vital role culture plays in shaping national identity and supporting the country’s development. Puji Karyanto, SS, M.Hum, a lecturer at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Humanities
UNAIR NEWS – The recent appointment of Rayyan Arkan Dhika, a young traditional dancer from Riau, as the province’s Tourism Ambassador has sparked mixed reactions. Responding to the public discourse, Prof. Dr. Bambang Suharto, S.ST., M.M.Par, a professor of Tourism and Hospitality at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), emphasized on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) that such roles
UNAIR NEWS – West Java Governor Kang Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) has stirred public debate by renaming the regional public hospital RSUD Al-Ihsan to Welas Asih. The change is intended to reflect local cultural values within the healthcare system. The decision has sparked a range of responses from the public, with both supporters and critics voicing
UNAIR NEWS – A powerful heatwave has gripped Europe since June 2025, prompting the closure of thousands of schools and claiming numerous lives. By early July, the death toll had risen to an estimated 2,300. In response to this crisis, Wahid Dianbudiyanto, S.T., M.Sc., a lecturer in Environmental Engineering at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Science
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