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Edition 12 October 2020
Cover Story
Caesarian Maneuver for the Omnibus Law
Business-friendly articles were included in the last moments of the Job Creation Bill’s deliberation process, with Golkar Party motoring these changes. The law is believed to be legally defective because the bill’s final draft was not yet ready when the it was passed.
Cover Story
Intelligence Attempts to Suppress Protests
Omnibus law protest coordinators allegedly approached by the police and intelligence agency. The Palace joined the lobbying.
Cover Story
For the Benefit of forest encroachers
The Job Creation Law changes several forestry and environmental laws. Some ‘inserted’ articles benefit forest encroachers.
Cover Story
Part Tax Haven
Revisions to tax laws were inserted during the Job Creation Bill’s deliberation process. It provides many tax leniencies.
Economy
New Rush for Gold
The spike in international gold prices prompts mining corporates to expand businesses. Companies are aggressively exploring for new reserves.
Law
Hazy Memory of a Bribe Recipient
The Pekanbaru Corruption Court exonerated the suspect who allegedly bribed former Riau governor, Annas Maamun. The judges ignored testimonies by key witnesses.
Interview
Pandemic Management Must be Closely Monitored
Tjandra Yoga Aditama, Professor of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia:
International
A victor from Nganjuk
Parti Liyani, an Indonesian migrant worker, was cleared of theft charges after a four-year battle. As a result, Singapore’s legal system is being scrutinized.
Interlude
Guardians Of Dayak Identity
The arrest of Effendi Buhing, chief of the Laman Kinipan Customary Community, in late August has brought the name Tariu Borneo Bangkule Rajangk to the fore. A militia group named Pasukan Merah (the Red Brigade) has come forward to defend this traditional leader in Lamandau, Central Kalimantan. Red Brigade Chief Pangalangok Jilah claims that he has some 50,000 members spread all over the island of Kalimantan, including in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. While it used to be active in preserving Dayak customs and culture, the Red Brigade now also focuses on advocacy for its members who are entangled with the law. Tempo reports from Bukit Raya Toho, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan, one of the customary forests under the care of the Red Brigade.
Outreach
Outreach
The Forest Belonging to Injros Women
Letters
The Quality of Amanila Housing
WE, a number of occupants of Amanila Residence in Rangkapan Jaya, Depok, West Java, would like to complain the quality of the houses we have purchased from Nauman Landmark Group.
Cartoon
Investor Invasion
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Opinion
The Job Creation Flaws
IN the drawing up of the Job Creation Law, the House of Representatives (DPR) acted exactly like a furniture factory producing a wooden cupboard ordered by the administration of President Joko Widodo.
Opinion
The Curious Case of Omnibus Law
The Job Creation Law ignores environmental aspects and workers’ rights. It will end up reducing investment.
Photo
Health protocol
Police officers are sprayed by disinfectant as they guard the protest against the Job Creation Law in front of the Grahadi Building in Surabaya, East Java, Thursday, October 8. Thousands of demonstrators consisting of students and labors took part in the protest that ended in riots and the destruction of public facilities./ANTARA/Zabur Karuru
Opinion
Mistaken Verdict
A Pekanbaru court acquitted bribery suspect who gave money to former Riau governor Annas Maamun. The Supreme Court must look into the motives behind this verdict.
Opinion
Stop Sending Maids
After a protracted search for justice, a domestic worker from Indonesia won in a Singapore court of appeal. It is time to stop sending unskilled migrant workers overseas.