February 27, 2007 edition
Cover Story
THE CORRUPTION ERADICATION COMMISSION (KPK), led by Taufiequrachman Ruki, continues to track down the flow of bribes in a corruption case to procure fingerprinting equipment for the Justice & Legal Affairs Department, which at that time was headed by Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra.The conflict between Yusril, currently the State Secretary, and Ruki, has spilled over into the political arena. This past Monday, these two high-ranking public officials, reconciled according to cultural tradition by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), were summoned to the House of Representatives (DPR).
As it turns out, the Rp18.48-billion project had gotten underway long before the contract was even signed. Who are the players in this case, and to what extent was Yusril involved? The following are the results of Tempos investigation.
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Tempo Talks
Improving Connectivity, Boosting Cooperation
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.
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