UNAIR NEWS – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Zulkifli Hasan recently announced that import quotas for cattle will no longer be enforced. According to the minister, the move aims to increase supply availability and strengthen food security. In response, Prof. Drs. Ec. Tri Haryanto, MP, PhD—Professor at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business—shared his
UNAIR NEWS – A disturbing case recently emerged involving a young child who committed sodomy against a toddler. Incidents of sexual abuse involving underage perpetrators demand serious attention. Dr. Ike Herdiana, S.Psi., M.Psi., a psychologist and lecturer at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Psychology, shared her insights on this alarming issue. “Sexual abuse—particularly sodomy—committed by children
UNAIR NEWS – The World Bank recently adopted a new global poverty threshold based on 2021 Purchasing Power Parities (PPP), placing over 190 million Indonesians below the poverty line. In contrast, Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports only about 24 million people living in poverty as of 2024. This sharp disparity has sparked debate, underscoring
UNAIR NEWS – The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has once again drawn public attention. While the current wave is not as intense as during the pandemic’s peak, the public should remain alert, according to Dr. Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo, M.Si., an immunology specialist at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Medicine (FK). Dr. Widodo emphasized that
UNAIR NEWS – Eid al-Adha is often associated with a sharp rise in meat consumption. Yet, without moderation, this tradition can contribute to elevated cholesterol, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Lailatul Muniroh, SKM, MKes, a public health expert from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Public Health, highlighted several common mistakes people make when preparing and
UNAIR NEWS – As Indonesia transitions from the rainy season to the dry season, the risk of various illnesses and viral infections tends to rise. These health issues can affect all age groups, especially when erratic weather and weakened immunity make the body more susceptible to infection. In response, Dr. Mahmud Aditya Rifqi, SGz, MSi—a
UNAIR NEWS – Acts of thuggery under the guise of mass organizations (ormas) remains a persistent issue in Indonesian society. While this may appear to be a recent development, such groups actually gained traction during the New Order era, when they were often formed to serve the political agendas of select elites. Today, these organizations
UNAIR NEWS – President Prabowo Subianto recently urged the public to grow chili at home as a strategy to help stabilize chili prices. The suggestion has stirred public discussion. Dr. Tri Haryanto, an agricultural economics lecturer at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UNAIR), offered his perspective. He explained that small-scale, household farming
UNAIR NEWS – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly each year. In fact, many believe that in the near future, AI could take over the roles of educators—including teachers and university lecturers—as access to knowledge and information becomes increasingly seamless through AI-driven platforms. Addressing this issue, Professor Dr. Tuti Budirahayu, Dra., M.Si., a leading scholar
UNAIR NEWS – Social media has evolved into a powerful information platform, significantly shaping human lifestyles. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the desire for constant updates and personal visibility has become increasingly vital. However, beyond meeting basic needs, the current patterns of social media usage carry numerous implications—one of which is the growing concern over
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