IndonesianTalk.com — Correcting an Anomaly in Ride-Hailing Justice, By Dr. Eko Wahyuanto The commemoration of May Day on May 1, 2026, at Monas became more than a ritual gathering of workers. It evolved into an arena of competing ideas between ride-hailing platforms and their drivers. Standing before the crowd, Prabowo Subianto introduced a striking proposal: to cap the maximum commission charged by ride-hailing companies at 8 percent. The statement, bold in both tone and substance, signals an attempt to address what many drivers have long perceived as an imbalance in the relationship between application companies and their partners. For years, the so-called “partnership” model has masked asymmetrical practices, where drivers shoulder disproportionate burdens through commissions, promotional costs and various deductions. Government intervention, therefore, is expected to inject new momentum into resolving a long-standing structural issue. This policy marks a significant shift in redefining the relationship between capital owners and service providers….
Perhumas PR Meet and Brew at Other Half Cafe, Friday, April 24, 2026
IndonesianTalk.com — When PR Professionals Stop Asking AI—and Start Talking to It The conversation at a recent gathering hosted by the Perhimpunan Hubungan Masyarakat Indonesia (Perhumas) hinted at a quiet but profound shift. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer seen merely as a tool. It is becoming a thinking partner. Held at Other Half Cafe on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, the PR Meet and Brew forum unfolded as more than a casual networking session. For two hours, practitioners from across sectors—seasoned public relations veterans and younger professionals alike—engaged in a dense, evolving discussion about the future of their craft. What emerged was not anxiety alone, but a reframing. Increasingly, professionals are no longer “asking” AI for answers. They are “discussing” with it—using it as a brainstorming partner that can follow, and sometimes anticipate, the direction of human thought. Dudy Rudianto, founder of Evello Big Data Analytics, offered a historical lens….
