Ahead of the year-end, the government rolls out an aid program for the film industry using the national economic recovery (PEN) fund. The discourse sparks pros and cons.

Herman Hery and Ihsan Yunus, two PDI-P politicians, have long been mentioned in connection with the Covid-19 social aid corruption case. There is proof that he was at a Kelapa Gading warehouse.

The AUKUS pact and construction of nuclear-powered submarines by Australia put stability at risk in the Indo-Pacific. Some nations still have unanswered concerns.

Through solar panel installation, the roofs of GBK and the Jakarta International Stadium could generate energy from the sun. The current implementation reduces the electricity bill by 5.5 percent.

Letter on the objection from HopeHelps.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

The customary community of Wae Seno at West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, rejects a geothermal project. Their living space would be sacrificed for the project.

Police apprehended the ringleaders of Jamaah Islamiyah who weaseled themselves into the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and a political party. It is an evidence of weak police intelligence.

The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the agency that manages Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF), is different from SWF institution in other countries. It was established to attract foreign investments. It needs independency and transparency.

Photographic journalism forbids the fictive, but like perception, many things come together. The work of journalism does not stand alone. It is not only the work of the photographers, but also their technology, and those who view it. 

A SEAWEED farmer holds her newly harvested seaweed on the coast of Nembrala, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, November 20. According to the farmers, the price of seaweed in the village has gone up to Rp21,500 from the original Rp15,000 per kilogram due to high demand/ANTARA PHOTOS/Kornelis Kaha

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.