Families of children suffering from acute kidney failure still seek justice. The number of children undergoing dialysis is reportedly on the rise.

Airlangga Hartarto steps down as Golkar General Chair, an abrupt decision that stirs speculation that senior politicians and regional party leaders are being lobbied ahead of the party’s extraordinary national congress.

The government continues with its plan to make vehicle insurance and third-party liability insurance compulsory. There is suspicion that insurance is used to collect money from the public.

Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah explains the issues surrounding the mass layoffs in the industrial sector.

The growth of sustainable projects is sluggish, far behind the extractive sector. Promises of climate crisis mitigation are proving difficult to realize.

The Bocor Alus Politik podcast receives the Udin Award that we dedicate to our viewers and readers.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin put the interests of the people above everything. He fought hard for our independence.

The definition of “Indonesia” transcends old walls. Indonesians are anyone who considers it their homeland.

Indonesian military personnel march during a ceremony marking the country’s 79th Independence Day at the Presidential Palace in Nusantara, the new capital city in East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on August 17, 2024. Indonesia celebrated its independence anniversary at the site of its planned new capital for the first time on Saturday, in a scaled-back ceremony, as the still-under-construction city faces delays and is beset by problems. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

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.