Megawati Soekarnoputri is reportedly disappointed with Prabowo Subianto over the KPK’s decision to detain Hasto Kristiyanto, despite their secret communication.

Hundreds of TNI officers undergo management and business training, preparing for leadership roles in state-owned and regional enterprises.

Negative sentiment is dominating Indonesia’s financial market. A major financial crisis is imminent if there is no change in government policy.

KONI Chair Marciano Norman explains the impact of the budget cuts on sports coaching programs.

The government is drafting regulations for the restoration of conservation areas by private entities, non-governmental organizations, or local communities. Carbon trading could be a business option.

Readers’ letters, from corruption eradication and public trust in Danantara to the trending hashtag #KaburAjaDulu.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Investigation into corruption surrounding fines for oil palm plantations in forest area is stalled at the Attorney General’s Office. Fines are used as a bargaining chip for businesses and those in power.

The numbering system of floors in buildings is often overcomplicated. Do numbers really bring bad luck?

PATH OF PURIFICATION
A GROUP of women carry dulang trays on their heads filled with lime-infused water during the Limau Baronggeh tradition in Sungai Pisang, Padang, West Sumatra, February 27, 2025. Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia, Limau Baronggeh is a tradition fostering inter-tribal unity in Sungai Pisang ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Participants parade elaborately decorated trays and cleanse their faces with lime water and powder as a symbolic act of purification.
Antara/Iggoy el Fitra

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.