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Edition 18 March 2019
Cover Story
ROMY’s Bribery Drama
The corruption eradication commission arrested United Development Party general chairman Muhammad Romahurmuziy in a bribery case involving promotion access within the religious affairs ministry. it is suspected that the illicit operation has been going on for some time, and that the minister knew about it.
Cover Story
A Religious Ministry Period of Ignorance
The practice of position transactions at the religious affairs ministry has purportedly been going on for a long time. Figures from the United Development Party are suspected of being involved.
Cover Story
The Minister Should Have Known
ALTHOUGH it has been two years since Mochammad Jasin retired from the religious affairs ministry, he still receives ample information from his former staffers regarding countering corruption there.
National
Sambhar’s Digital Footprints
Feeling he was being sought after raising the issue of suspected police non-neutrality in the 2019 General Election, the holder of the @opposite6890 social media account is in hiding abroad. We attempted to recreate the analytical search that account did on the Sambhar application.
Investigation
Power Hazard
ENVIRONMENTAL experts and activists are increasingly concerned that the 510-megawatt Batang Toru Hydro Power Plant (PLTA) project in North Sumatra will eradicate the Tapanuli orangutan, a recently discovered and endangered orangutan species that resides in Indonesia’s forests. The project’s environmental impact analysis (Amdal) document is believed to be flawed as it does not include a mitigation strategy for the forest’s endangered animals. Our investigation indeed found environmental destruction although the power plant will only start operating in 2022.
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Investigation
We Will Revise the Amdal [to Include] Orangutans
Anton Sugiono, North Sumatera Hydro Energy President Commissioner:
Investigation
The Power Plant Intrusion
The discovery of the Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo Tapanuliensis) in the Batang Toru Forest was both a joyous and troubling moment.
Investigation
The Pasaribu Brothers at Dharmawangsa
The development of the Batang Toru hydro power plant in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, is partly due to the Pasaribu family. Permit processing went smoothly thanks to the Pasaribu brothers.
Economy
Lack of Access, Empty Airports
Various efforts are taken to enliven still-empty new airports. A number of programs are launched, from umrah minor pilgrimage and cargo services to offering incentives. Access is key to solving the problem.
Economy
Economy
Food Preservatives from Chicken Coops
International
A Breivik-Inspired Terrorist Attack
An Australian man shot and killed worshippers at two mosques in the town of Christchurch in New Zealand. One Indonesian is among the dead victims.
Interview
For Sure We’ll Nab Dealers
Chief of the National Narcotics Agency, Commissioner General Heru Winarko:
Outreach
The Giant Bees
The world’s largest bee species, previously thought as extinct, is apparently still found in Halmahera, North Maluku. The endangered species is hunted by collectors.
Foto
Picture Window
Vital Signs
Opinion
Recurring Political Corruption
The detention of United Development Party (PPP) General Chairman Muhammad Romahurmuziy by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) last Friday was a surprise to no one.
Opinion
Debunking Disinformation
More and more hoax and disinformation is being spread as election day nears. Politics justifies all means.
Opinion
Orangutan Under Threat at Batang Toru
Orangutan are under threat due to a hydro power plant project at Batang Toru. The environmental impact analysis needs to be revised.
Opinion
New Airports Lack Verve
Several of the new airports are finding it difficult to entice customers. The supporting infrastructure needs to be improved.
Sidelines
One day in the 4th century BCE, Alexander heard there was an eccentric philosopher living in Athens. The young Macedonian king wanted to know more about Diogenes.