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Edition 17 March 2020
Cover Story
State of Emergency
The government’s stance in mitigating the coronavirus pandemic continues to invite criticism. Hospitals in the regions and research institutions are questioning the monopoly of health ministry in virus testing. There is also controversy surrounding the import of coronavirus testing equipment. To avoid public disorder, President Jokowi refuses to call the coronavirus outbreak a crisis.
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Lacks of Coordination From Jakarta
The central and regional governments are coordinating poorly in their effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Regional governments are protesting.
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Fears Amid Pandemic
A number of regions in Indonesia are poorly prepared for the corona outbreak. They are still waiting for the health ministry to send necessary equipment.
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Dead Silence
Nation-wide lockdown puts Italy to a quiet halt. The high population of elderly citizens is a factor causing soaring mortality rates from the corona outbreak in the country.
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Kaaba Without Pilgrims
The Saudi government closed Mecca and Medina to minor pilgrimage. The country’s economy takes a hit.
National
Intelligence Lobbying a Cable Factory
Parties supporting the government are not unanimous about passing the omnibus law. Intelligence officers are approaching labor groups in the provinces.
Economy
Health Deficit
The Supreme Court has annulled the premium hike of the National Health Insurance Program. Efforts to improve the finances of BPJS Kesehatan is now in jeopardy.
Market Pulse
Complacently Risking Budget’s Credibility
GLOBAL financial markets are melting down. Financial asset prices are falling apart.
Law
Law
Head of the Legal, Cooperation, Public Communications, and Protocol Bureau of the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency Indra Gunawan: Radiation Is No Joking Matter
Law
Nuclear Detectors at the Palace
Bapeten plans to purchase nuclear radiation detecting devices to be used by officials and installed at BMKG stations. A similar procurement was once reported to the police.
Art & Culture
Art Center Renaissance
The revitalization project of the Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center is suffering political pressure from the DPRD and DPR. The PDI-P is the most vehement against the project.
Interview
Mahathir Mohamad, Former Malaysian Prime Minister: I Want to See Government’s Performance First
Mahatir Mohamad was to relinquish his position as Malaysia’s prime minister after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled to be held this November in Kuala Lumpur, paving the way for People’s Justice Party (PKR) President Anwar Ibrahim to fill the country’s top position.
Letters
Transparency Over Corona Virus
Photo
Picture Window
Two Kings
Opinion
Panic Pandemic
President Joko Widodo’s administration could be accused of violating the Constitution if it does not immediately improve its strategy to deal with the spread of Covid-19.
Opinion
Dangerous Omnibus Law
Preventing public participation in the drawing up of the omnibus law is anti-democratic. There is no reason to continue with this unrealistic project.
Opinion
Preparing the Future
Artists should focus on the management and curation of activities at Taman Ismail Marzuki post-revitalization. It’s time to end the polemic over the rebuilding of the facility.
Opinion
Saving Our BPJS
Without an increase in premiums, BPJS Kesehatan’s deficit will only increase. If the recommendations from the Corruption Eradication Committee were applied, they could save Rp12 trillion.