The Eddy Hiariej Fiasco

Deputy Minister Eddy Hiariej is alleged to have taken bribes from a nickel company. This underlines the shambolic management of Indonesia's natural resources.

Tempo

March 27, 2023

THE alleged bribery from a nickel mining company to Deputy Justice and Human Rights Minister Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej is further evidence of the poor management of natural resources in Indonesia. The large-scale mining of this valuable commodity has led to many problems, including giving rise to moral hazard for officials.

There are indications that Edward—usually referred to as Eddy—took advantage of his authority in a dispute ove

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