Baharuddin Aritonang

Baharuddin Aritonang is a public figure and commentator based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has recently been in the news for expressing his concerns about the ongoing regional expansion efforts in Indonesia, particularly in Papua and Papua Barat, arguing that the costs are too high both materially and in terms of national unity. He emphasizes the need to address existing issues in already established regions before considering further expansions, highlighting the lack of welfare improvements and the unresolved problems in newly created regions.