Jakarta has a long history, but does it have nostalgia? The city moves forward at an increasing pace; at the same time, fewer and fewer residents look at old photos as part of the story of their lives. In Jakarta, generations, buildings and maps keep on changing.

Chairman Agus Rahardjo was riveted by the list of US Navy defense equipment, complete with their budget details. The chairman's laptop was accessing the website of the US Navy Secretariat. "Everything that is secret here is very open over there," said Agus, who started his term leading the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in January 2016, in an interview with Tempo last week.

In June this year, BHP Billiton Indonesia made a surprising business decision by selling 75 percent of the shares of its subsidiaryIndoMet Coal (IMC)to Adaro Energy for US$120 million (Rp1.56 trillion). The acquisition gives Adaro, which already owns 25 percent stake in IMC, full control of the company.

From the air, life on Ternate Island seems to be concentrated on the coastal areas. It is understandable, given the location of its small and large harbors, center of commerce and points of departure and arrival of ferry boats serving the surrounding islets.

The dominance of Azzahra Permatahani, 14, as a swimmer was on full display during the 2016 National Games (PON) competition two weeks ago. At the Indonesia University of Education in Bandung, the Riau-born athlete beat her rivals in the 400-meter individual freestyle category.

Sukarno's seminal Pancasila speech of June 1, 1945 effectively laid down the philosophical and political foundations of the Indonesian Republic. The concept of Pancasila (Five Principles), authored by the country's future first president during the Japanese occupation, is the basis of Indonesia's civilized rule. The government urges all Indonesians to honor this state ideology as their fundamental political philosophy.

Though he has decided to tell his tale, Chandra Halim, alias Akiong, will not talk to just anyone.

Behind the wheel of a silver-colored Toyota Innova, Welly Sutanto drove to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta a fortnight ago. He was there to fetch his elder brother Xaveriandy Sutanto, who had arrived from Padang. Xaveriandy had come with his wife Memi and their 10-year-old son.

Marsalina Oematan, 43, has to make sure that food is served everyday for the 138 children at the Roslin Orphanage in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. It is an important task for her because she wants to make sure every child gets enough nutrition. They get eggs and milk in the morning, while tofu, tempe (soy bean cake), fish or chicken are always available for lunch and dinner.

Somehow, the political parties give the impression of being totally unprepared to run in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election. There seems to be no serious effort to groom a candidate to challenge Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the incumbent better known as Ahok. Some parties only decided on their candidates just before the actual registration deadline, after day-and-night lobbying efforts went down to the wire.

TEMPO readers who followed last week's poll were divided on the question of whether to halt or continue the reclamation of the Jakarta bay. Out of 2,216 respondents, 50.7 percent wanted the reclamation to be stopped, compared to 48.1 percent who wanted to see the project go on.

Tempo Cover Story Incorrect

THE Vacillating Over Survey Results cover story of Tempo's September 19-25 edition contains erroneous information. It is not true that President Joko Widodo met with Projo chairman Budi Arie Setiadi at the Merdeka Palace on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Additionally, the President never discussed the Jakarta governor candidacy with Budi by telephone or any other means of communication.

Bank Muamalat Indonesia is aggressively trying to penetrate the corporate credit market. Last week, the company announced two jumbo financing schemes: the first, a Rp75 billion murabahah line facility to Duta Mentari Raya. The money will fund a palm oil processing plant at Sengingi, Riau. "It is one of the strategic initiatives of Bank Muamalat in financing corporate businesses," said Muamalat director of corporate business Indra Y. Sugiarto, when signing the financing agreement.

Friday last week was a busy day for 47-year-old Anies Baswedan, who began his day's activities from early morning. His schedule was full and it did not end until nearly midnight. "I haven't slept much," said Anies.

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.