Tag: Indonesia
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From $3,000 to $69k: Indonesian Woman Cashes In on a 20-Year Gold Collection
Long-Term Gold Investment Pays Off Big In an era where quick returns grab headlines, a patient, long-term approach to investing has delivered a remarkable windfall. An Indonesian woman who started with a modest purchase of gold around two decades ago has profited more than $66,000 by selling off her gold collection. The story, documented and…
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From $3,000 to $69,000: Indonesian Woman Turns Gold Investment into Big Profit
How a Long-Term Gold Investment Paid Off In a story that underscores the power of patience and historical gold price trends, an Indonesian woman turned a modest 3,000 USD investment into a substantial profit. Decades after purchasing a collection of gold, she sold it for more than 66,000 USD, a gain that caught the attention…
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Reconsider Indonesia’s $1B Board of Peace Fee: A Tax Burden in Disguise
Context: What is the Board of Peace fee? Reports indicate Indonesia is considering a sizable annual membership payment of US$1 billion to the so‑called Board of Peace, described as US-backed and internationally significant. The figure translates to around Rp17 trillion, a sum that would be felt across the economy and may shape budget priorities for…
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From 3,000 to 69k: Indonesian Woman Turns 20-Year Gold Collection into a $66K Windfall
Overview: A Quiet Investment Pays Off In a story that underscores the power of long-term investments, an Indonesian woman recently turned a decades-old gold collection into a substantial cash windfall. Purchased more than 20 years ago, the collection was sold for a profit exceeding $66,000, illustrating how durable assets like gold can grow in value…
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Indonesia Considers Peace Board Fee: A Tax-like Burden Worth Rp17 Trillion?
Background: What is the Board of Peace and its fee? The debate surrounding Indonesia’s potential payment of US$1 billion, or Rp17 trillion, as a membership fee to the US-backed Board of Peace has captured the attention of policymakers and the public. Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dino Patti Djalal has publicly urged the government…
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No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ in Indonesia
Repositioning on a historic island The famed “two-nation house” at Sungai Haji Kuning on Pulau Sebatik has long stood as a tangible symbol of the island’s divided sovereignty. For years, the home sat on Malaysian soil, attracting curious visitors who walked the thin line between two nations. A fresh border delineation has changed that reality,…
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No longer Malaysian: Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ sits in Indonesia after border redefinition
Border shift redefines a local landmark The famed “two-nation house” at Sungai Haji Kuning in Pulau Sebatik has moved from a symbol of national coexistence to a domestic curiosity entirely within Indonesian territory. A long-anticipated border adjustment, confirmed by Kalabakan Member of Parliament Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, has effectively repositioned the house on the…
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Malaysia Won’t Elaborate on Claims of 5,000ha Land Handed to Indonesia, Says PM
PM Stands by Position on 5,000ha Land Allegation In a bid to quell ongoing political debate, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that there is no need for the government to provide further explanations regarding claims that Malaysia handed over more than 5,000 hectares of land to Indonesia. The PM emphasized that the government has already…
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Malaysia Denies More Than 5,000ha Land Transfer to Indonesia, Urges Responsible Opposition Discourse
PM Anwar Ibrahim Refutes 5,000ha Land Transfer Claims Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly dismissed allegations that Malaysia handed over more than 5,000 hectares of land to Indonesia. Speaking in Gombak, he argued that there is no need for the government to offer further explanations on the issue, asserting that the claims are unfounded…
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Indonesia’s Pilkada and Democracy’s Last Line of Defence: A Critical Moment for Regional Elections
Introduction: A Contested Moment for Pilkada In late December 2025, four government coalition parties—Gerindra, Golkar, PKB, and PAN—announced a coordinated move that reshaped the political landscape in Indonesia. Without prior public debate, the chairs of these parties signaled a shift in how regional elections (Pilkada) would be approached, raising questions about the balance between executive…