Minister Amran Sulaiman recommends changes to regulations on food sector institutions, citing self-sufficiency as the primary reason.

No countercyclical stimulus is forthcoming from Bank Indonesia or the government, even as Indonesia’s economy slows. There is no new hope on the horizon.

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force often encounters obstacles when dealing with sexual violence cases on campus. Victims feel they do not receive justice.

BMKG Chief Dwikorita Karnawati on the extreme weather phenomenon triggered by environmental destruction and the potential for megathrust earthquakes.

The joint statement between President Prabowo Subianto and President of China Xi Jinping on the South China Sea triggers a polemic. It weakens Indonesia’s position in the Indo-Pacific region.

The new Tempo’s website is easier to navigate. Hopefully, Tempo will remain consistent in reporting.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Jokowi is backing a number of candidates in the regional elections, including in Jakarta and Central Java. It is time Prabowo drew a line under his relationship with the former president.

Disobedience has a price. The cost of civility is enormous.

INDONESIAN national team forward Marselino Ferdinan celebrates his second goal during the Group C match in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Asia Zone, between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The Indonesian team’s 2-0 victory ended a 43-year curse of never defeating Saudi Arabia. Marselino scored both goals. TEMPO/M Taufan Rengganis

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.