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When Bigger is Better
A tax discount for buyers of automobiles will not be effective in increasing economic growth. A comprehensive stimulus policy package is needed.
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Unsustainable Way to Manage Waste
Although banned by law, 22 open waste dumping sites are still operating. The principle of reduce, reuse, recycle is still nothing more than a slogan.
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Disastrous Army Business
In Pasuruan, East Java, a combat engineer battalion is in dispute with its business partner over the management of a gas station. It is time military businesses were put in order.
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Problems in the Vaccine Program
Leaks of Covid-19 vaccines disrupted the program to immunize the most vulnerable people. Rather than holding celebrations, the government must improve the data for targeting vaccinations.
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Empty Words about Sovereignty
The transfer of the management of the Rokan Block from Chevron to Pertamina is delayed by a number of problems. This is the result of the government's politicizing of economic decisions.
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Political Meddling in the Research Agency
The establishment of the National Research and Innovation Agency is held up by a dispute over political interests. This shows the lack of commitment to innovation.
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Legal Limbo for R.J. Lino
The investigation into the alleged corruption over the supply of cranes to Pelindo II in 2010 has been in limbo for more than five years. The KPK must immediately make clear of R.J. Lino's circumstances.
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Doctor Honoris Causa for Sale
Honorary doctorates (doctor honoris causa) should only be given to people who have made a real contribution to the advancement of knowledge. Universities are embarrassing themselves.
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The Bitter Tale of Sugar Imports
Inconsistency in the regulations governing sugar imports caused food and drink companies scrambling to find supplies. Investment projections could be affected.
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Democracy Grows and then Dies in Myanmar
The military coup d’état killed the democracy that had never really flourished in Myanmar. ASEAN must not remain silent.
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The Democrat Party Drama
Moeldoko intervened in leadership maneuvers at the Democrat Party to conduct an extraordinary congress. This could lead to the establishment of a political cartel.
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Tanoto’s Suspicious Transactions
The purchase by the Sukanto Tanoto business group of an office building worth trillions of rupiah in Germany has prompted many questions. The proceeds from natural resources exploitation should be returned to Indonesia.
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A New Opportunity for Renewable Energy
The New and Renewable Energy Bill must accelerate the endeavor to abandon fossil-based energy sources such as coal. As a precondition, the mechanism for purchasing electricity must be revised.
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Transparency on Nuclear Energy
The government needs to carefully study the plan to build a thorium power station in Bangka Belitung. Environmentally friendly energy sources must be prioritized.
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The Secret Tricks of Drugs Police
Three middle ranking police officers who appear to have stolen money related to drug crimes must be severely punished. There must be a decriminalization program for drug users.
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A Dangerous Signal from Campus
The government decision to go ahead with the appointment of a problematic university rector sends the wrong message to the public. The quality of research is at stake.
