Young Indonesians are increasingly turning to side hustles to cope with rising living costs and limited employment opportunities, yet the pressure of juggling multiple income sources is taking a significant toll on mental health and well-being. The article highlights how the allure of entrepreneurship and quick income, amplified by social media success stories, masks the reality of exhaustion, financial stress, and burnout facing many Indonesian youth.

JAKARTA, investor.id - Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, has responded to indications of an economic slowdown in Indonesia during the first quarter of 2025. This was reflected in the decline in the number of travellers during the Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijriah homecoming period. Anindya assessed that the situation has not yet fully impacted national economic growth.