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Edition 14 July 2020
Cover Story
The one who got away
Fugitive in the Bank Bali debt case, Joko Soegiarto Tjandra, evaded immigration records when he entered and left Indonesia. The Attorney General’s Office and National Police blame each other. The Interpol National Central Bureau may have been behind the red notice’s revocation.
Cover Story
A Message from Malaysia
Joko Tjandra used his networks to lobby law enforcers in Indonesia. His networks include a coordinating minister and the Malaysian attorney general.
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Mr. Najib at the Joker’s Office
Joko Tjandra’s business is booming overseas. He enjoys close ties to Malaysia and Papua New Guinea’s political elite.
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It’s A Lie If the Government Claims to Be Unaware that Joko Tjandra Is in Malaysia
Bank Bali fugitive Joko Soegiarto Tjandra’s return home in July caused public uproar. His lawyer, Anita Kolopaking, explained why Joko prefer to stay in Malaysia.
Cover Story
How Did We Miss It?
Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly explained why a corruption case fugitive like Joko Tjandra can enter the country without any problem at the immigration check point.
National
Running with Relatives
Some relatives of high-ranking political party officials will run in the regional head elections this coming December 9. It is considered a warmup before the 2024 General Election.
National
Passing the Hot Potato
The DPR further delayed deliberations on the Sexual Violence Eradication Bill. There is concern this will threaten the fate of women and victims of sexual violence.
National
DPR Passes Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance Draft Law
THE Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) signed between Indonesia and Switzerland received the approval from the House of Representatives (DPR) special committee on Thursday, July 2.
Economy
Stuck Between Four Giants’ Loans
The OJK urges Mayapada to increase capital or reshuffle its controlling shareholders. There are suspicions that this was the impact of an alleged violation of prioritizing jumbo loans for owner’s colleagues.
Interview
Interview
Government Doesn’t Take Ombudsman Seriously
Sports
From Barbies to Chess Pieces
Medina Warda Aulia spends more time in online chess trainings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Medina, who is Indonesia’s youngest Woman Grandmaster, has been playing chess since she was nine years old.
Market Pulse
A Bitter Lesson or A Sweet Victory
Yopie Hidayat (Contributor)
Science & Technology
New Strain of Swine Flu
Discovery of a new strain of H1N1 swine flu in China rises concern that the 2009 pandemic could reemerge. The new virus may become very dangerous if it manages to transmit itself between humans and acquire highly pathogenic genes.
Cartoon
Anti-Corona Necklace
Photo
Back to School Jitters
A GIRL is trying out her new school uniform at a store in Pancoran Mas, Depok, West Java, Saturday, July 11. Parents are busy buying new uniforms for the 2020/2021 school year that will start on Monday, July 13, amid the Covid-19 pandemic./ANTARA/Asprilla Dwi Adha
Opinion
Broken System
THE freedom that Joko Soegiarto Tjandra had to leave and return to Indonesia while still on the wanted list is a sign that something is not right with law enforcement in this country.
Opinion
Toothless Oversight
Bank Mayapada is preparing for a limited public offering to overcome a liquidity crunch. The oversight of the OJK is open to question.
Opinion
Impossible Dream
The treaty with the Swiss government will not immediately make it easier to recover money deposited by convicted corruptors in that nation. Political will is needed.
Opinion
Ignorant Lawmakers
The DPR has removed the Sexual Violence Bill from the agenda for deliberations this year. This ignores the urgency and aspirations of the victims.
Letters
New Normal Face Masks and Helmets
OVER the last week our family has become even more wary following reports about the number of patients tested positive for Covid-19 reaching 2,000 and even more.
Sidelines
THE past is like a Rorschach test: indistinct ink spots on pale paper which we interpret as we wish. These interpretations are used to make assumptions about our psychology.