About Makara Monitor
Encompassing an Indonesia-centric analysis for the regional observer
Makara Monitor is a Jakarta-based outlet providing bespoke, Indonesia-centric analyses regarding ASEAN-wide economic and business matters. It is our honour to bridge the distance between intricate local policy shifts and their ensuing influence upon regional business narratives.
The Editorial Voice Behind Makara Monitor
Adam Hadi
Editor-in-Chief
With over a decade covering Indo-Pacific markets, Adam directs our analytical framework, focusing on the intersection of Indonesian fiscal policy and ASEAN trade integration.
Lawrence Tan
Lead Policy Correspondent
Based between Jakarta and Singapore, Lawrence focuses on ASEAN geopolitical risk and energy transition policies, bridging the gap between legislative intent and market reality.
Mohamad Pratama
Senior Economic Analyst
Mohamad specialises in regional supply chain dynamics and the digital economy. Her work deciphers how Jakarta's regulatory shifts impact tech investments across the archipelago.
Our Independent Regional Expertise
Makara Monitor operates as an editorially independent endeavour, possessing a significant depth of experience in policy, markets, and business reportage throughout South East Asia. From our Jakarta base, we provide a specifically Indonesian standpoint on ASEAN matters, ensuring our analysis remains firmly anchored in evidence rather than the surrounding noise. It remains our sincerest aim to serve as a steadfast bridge between regional policy shifts and those readers who require a proper understanding of their eventual outcomes.
Our approach is defined by a composed and deliberate analytical framework. We emphasise clarity, comprehensive context, and genuinely practical insights tailored for business professionals and policy analysts, all deeply rooted in the dynamic context of Southeast Asia's economic and geopolitical environment.