Data Analysis · Public Issues · Indonesia

Complex public data, explained honestly

I analyze data on fiscal policy, economics, and urban development — and write about it in a way anyone can follow, not just specialists.

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Projects & analysis

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Fiscal 2025

Where does Indonesia's state budget actually go?

A decade of budget allocation data — what has grown, what has stagnated, and what it means for public services.

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Monetary 2025

The rupiah and purchasing power: what exchange rate charts don't show

The exchange rate is only one measure of money's value. How inflation, real wages, and commodity prices tell a more honest story.

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Urban 2024

Indonesian cities that grew without being planned

Density, green space, and public transit access across 20 major Indonesian cities — and what the ones that work have in common.

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Writing

Long-form & notes

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Fiscal May 2025 · 10 min read

How to read a state budget without being an economist

Data Mar 2025 · 8 min read

Why BPS data is so often misread — and how to read it correctly

Urban Feb 2025 · 12 min read

Why traffic congestion cannot be solved by building more roads

Fact-check Mei 2026 · 7 mnt read

Benarkah rakyat desa tidak terdampak dollar?

Monetary May 2025 · 8 min read

The rupiah and purchasing power: what exchange rate charts don't show

About

Public data should be understandable by everyone

Better public decisions come from broader data literacy — not just among academics or policymakers.

I publish analysis and visualizations on issues that affect everyday life: the state budget, exchange rates, urban space, and more.

Focus areas

Fiscal policy, macroeconomics, urban planning, Indonesian social data

Approach

Analysis grounded in public data — BPS, Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, and open sources

For whom

Anyone who wants to understand public issues more deeply, regardless of background