UNAIR NEWS – The government has officially announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12%, effective January 1, 2025. This policy has sparked debates across various groups, particularly given the ongoing decline in Indonesia’s middle class and its purchasing power. Decline in Middle-Class Purchasing Power Between 2019 and 2024, the number
UNAIR NEWS – The government has identified opportunities for downstream processing of 26 commodities across sectors such as plantations, forestry, fisheries, marine resources, minerals, coal, and oil and gas. Among these, seaweed stands out as a promising candidate for development through downstream initiatives. Annur Ahadi Abdillah, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D., offered his insights on the
UNAIR NEWS – The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) conducted Indonesia’s national population census in 2020. According to the census, Generation Z dominates the population, accounting for 27.94%. Key contributing factors include environmental degradation, population mobility, declining mortality rates, increasing birth rates, poor management of natural resources. Only 37% of millennial Indonesians graduate from high school—not even half.
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) has reported a significant rise in confirmed Monkeypox (Mpox) cases across the country. As of mid-August, a total of 88 confirmed Mpox cases have been recorded in various regions. In response to the growing number of cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox
UNAIR NEWS – Copywriting: advertising a product through a carefully crafted series of words. Unlike formal and rigid news articles or essays, copywriting uses a flexible language style tailored to the publication medium. Crafting effective and engaging advertisements can be achieved with the KASIAN BAGINDA concept, which is an acronym for: Kenapa (Why), Apa (What), Siapa
UNAIR NEWS — Early signs of phone addiction include frequently checking the phone for no reason, neglecting responsibilities, spending time unproductively, and experiencing sleep deprivation. If not addressed promptly, this condition can affect a person’s emotional well-being. The impacts of phone addiction encompass stress, depression, reduced concentration, and sleep difficulties. These sleep disturbances are caused by
UNAIR NEWS – In the digital era, the phenomenon of stalking is now receiving serious attention. This issue brings psychological consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. Stalking behavior is often caused by serious mental health issues. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, or antisocial personality disorder can be factors that drive someone to become a stalker.
UNAIR NEWS – Halal certification is not only important for large companies but also has a significant impact on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In addition to enhancing consumer trust and perception, halal certification opens up broader market opportunities for MSMEs. The demand for halal products is high not only in Indonesia but also in global markets. With halal certification, MSMEs can expand their markets and increase their competitiveness in the international arena.
In mid-April 2024, Indonesian Rupiah weakened against the US Dollar to Rp 16,250. This depreciation significantly affects national economic activities. According to Prof Dr Rudi Purwono from Universitas Airlangga, the depreciated rupiah will increase the cost of oil imports and foreign debt, triggering inflation that will impact the daily living expenses of the population. To
Dr. Roziana Binti Mohd Razi from the University of Malaya discussed the impact of sleep disorders on jawbone development and tooth positioning in the Stovit Online Series (SOS). One of the sleep disorders discussed was Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which causes airway obstruction due to the relaxation of throat muscles, disrupting sleep and potentially damaging
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