Business actors are preparing a judicial review over the provisions on entertainment tax rates. A reflection of poorly prepared regulation.

Jokowi’s political maneuvers erode his political legitimacy. While Indonesia might be exposed to a global crisis spill over.

The KPK has yet to arrest Regent Ahmad Muhdlor Ali after the sting operation in Sidoarjo. He escapes after switching political allegiance.

Tempo again selected the works of artists, choreographers, playwrights, musicians and writers in the 2023 Tempo’s Selection for Works of Art and Literature.

Language interpreters are anticipating the arrival of artificial intelligence-based speech translation. AI is a tool that helps with the work.

Ario Bimo Nandito Ariotedjo, Minister of Youth and Sports, writes a response to information in the article How Pratikno Became Jokowi’s Political Operator.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Instead of maintaining the ethics of statehood, electoral considerations are the main reason ministers are leaving or staying on in the cabinet. Pivotal was Mahfud Md’s case.

Politics is a field that leaves plenty of space for anyone to commit evil. Those who swear to take an ethical stance in politics should prepare themselves for ridicule.

FISHERMEN try to release a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) back into the sea at the Ujungbatu Beach, Jepara, Central Java, Saturday, February 3. The four-meter-long whale shark was accidentally caught in fisherman’s net, and the fishermen faced difficulties evacuating it due to high waves. ANTARA/Yusuf Nugroho

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.