UNAIR NEWS – Inflation isn’t limited to rising prices or economic conditions—it’s now becoming an issue in academia. The phenomenon of GPA inflation refers to the steady increase in undergraduate students’ Grade Point Averages (GPAs), often without a corresponding rise in actual competence or competitiveness. This trend has sparked critical discussion about the state of
UNAIR NEWS – The United States has officially announced a flat 32 percent tariff on all Indonesian exports entering the American market. The policy was conveyed directly by President Donald Trump to President Prabowo Subianto through an open letter that went viral in early July 2025. The tariff is scheduled to take effect on August
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia is once again grappling with a significant challenge in the global economic arena. In the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, the nation dropped 13 positions—from 34th to 47th—signaling that structural reforms remain insufficiently implemented. According to Professor Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, a senior economist at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia’s projected medical inflation of 13.6 percent in 2024 is a clear warning that the nation’s healthcare sector is under mounting pressure. Behind the escalating costs of medical services lies a deeper problem: Indonesia remains heavily reliant on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which make up 90 percent of the country’s supply.
UNAIR NEWS – The government is currently considering a fare increase for online motorcycle taxis (ojol), claiming the move would improve the welfare of driver-partners. However, the policy has drawn scrutiny. Professor Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Airlangga urges a more cautious approach, noting that the decision
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia has officially transitioned from the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region (SEARO) to the Western Pacific Region (WPRO). This strategic move aims to better equip the country to address a growing range of public health challenges. Dr. Ernawaty, drg., M.Kes, a lecturer at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Public Health (FKM), welcomed
UNAIR NEWS – The worsening malnutrition crisis among children in Gaza—triggered by the protracted armed conflict—has drawn concern from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) public health scholar Septa Indra Puspikawati, SKM, MPH. A faculty member of the Department of Nutrition at UNAIR’s Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA), Puspikawati stressed that this humanitarian emergency also
UNAIR NEWS – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has identified the halal industry as a strategic pillar in Indonesia’s pursuit of becoming a developed nation. He underscored the importance of fostering independence across halal sectors such as Islamic finance, food and beverage, Muslim fashion, and Islamic media content. Prof. Dr. Imron Mawardi, SP, a senior
UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Health is planning to offer monthly incentives of IDR 30 million to specialist doctors assigned to remote regions. This amount is intended as an additional benefit beyond their base salary, with the goal of addressing the lack of medical specialists in underserved regions. Dr. Djazuly Chalidyanto, SKM, MARS, a
UNAIR NEWS – A targeted military strike by the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities has heightened international concern over a possible escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The attack comes amid long-standing hostilities between Iran and Israel. Although limited in scope, the U.S. involvement is considered a calculated move with wide-reaching implications—particularly for
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