Indonesia will have large-scale solar and wind power plants. Their cost could be lower compared to coal-fueled electricity.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif explains the energy transition program aimed at achieving net zero emissions set out by the Paris Agreement. Indonesia will need at least US$1 trillion for the transition.

The government is lobbying a number of circles so that the Criminal Code Bill can be passed as soon as possible. Some problematic articles pose a danger to democracy and privacy rights remain intact.

The mysterious death of Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat is starting to unfold after new facts came to light. Inspector Gen. Ferdy Sambo is believed to involve in obstructing the investigation.

Robertus Robet

Department of Sociology – State University of Jakarta (UNJ)

Why do many policies of President Jokowi’s government trigger debates? 

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

The government's endeavor to encourage the use of new and renewable energy still faces obstacles. It is time to change the paradigm from cost into investment.

An old man from Spain, Don Quixote from Miguel de Cervantes, travels around on horseback. He is deemed crazy for wanting to fight for noble causes.

PNM Mekaar customers can use financing to renovate their house that is used as a place of business. #Infotempo

SURABAYA City firefighters extinguish the fires that engulf cargo ships at Kalimas Port, Surabaya, East Java, Sunday, July 17. The Surabaya City Fire Department and Pelabuhan Indonesia have to deploy 15 fire trucks before finally douse the fire at the port. ANTARA FOTO/Didik Suhartono

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.