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Edition 26 October 2020
Cover Story
Dirgantara’s Tribute to the Military
Dirgantara Indonesia allegedly paid Rp178.98 billion in kickbacks to generals and middle-grade officials in the defense ministry, Indonesian Military (TNI), and officials at other ministries. The money is taken from aircraft and helicopter procurement and maintenance projects, which were run by the state-owned aircraft manufacturer from 2008 to 2016. Dirgantara labels the money as ‘marketing fee’ using fictitious partners.
Cover Story
A Caribbean Detour
Dirgantara Indonesia and its partner companies used a shell company overseas to distribute kickbacks. The same account was used in a bribery for the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency.
Cover Story
Fictitious Agent in South Korea
Dirgantara Indonesia’s sale of CN-235 aircraft to South Korea is being investigated by South Korean law enforcement. A shall company was allegedly used as a sales agent.
Cover Story
Former ARMY Chief of Staff, General (Ret) Moeldoko: I Do Not Understand Logistics
The name of the Chief of the Presidential Staff office Gen.
National
Five Masterminds Mentioned by Ministers
Police arrested some activists of KAMI, an organization which was launched in part by former Indonesian Military commander Gatot Nurmanyo. A rival organization was formed which involves a network of volunteers that support Jokowi.
National
Coming Out Against Communism
Branches of the KAMI organization are established in various regions. They claim they have no intention of bringing down the president.
National
getting Votes and Coronavirus
Regional head candidates are holding various campaigns amid the pandemic, giving rise to new clusters of coronavirus infection.
News Capsule
A Bad Report Card for Jokowi and Ma’ruf
CIVIL society groups are saying that freedom of speech and expression are getting worse during the second term of President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin’s administration.
Economy
Share Assets, Avoid Bankruptcy
The assets of several state-owned enterprises will be transferred to investment management institution. There are regulations that are out of sync.
Economy
State Money, Private Management
The establishment of the Indonesia Investment Authority is just a matter of waiting for government regulations. It is the key product of the omnibus law, expected to be a vehicle for foreign investors to put in money in the country.
Economy
Economy
Foreign Investors Need Strong Strategic Partners
Market Pulse
Gripped by Political Struggle in America
Yopie Hidayat (Contributor)
Interview
Workers are Increasingly Vulnerable to Exploitation
Sharan Burrow, Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC):
Letters
The AirAsia Ticket Refund
I AM a customer of AirAsia reserving a flight under the booking code PNR#Y6L9GA.
Environment
Dead Elephants
Sumatran elephants are dying in worrying numbers in Riau. At least 24 elephants have died between 2015 to 2020. Fragmentation of their habitats because of forest conversion into plantation and industrial nurseries has made it easier for ivory tusk hunters. Follows is an investigative collaboration between Tempo, Tempo Institute and Mongabay.
Photo
Tic-Tac-Toe
FEW moviegoers spotted at a movie theater in Jakarta, Wednesday, October 21. A number of theaters have started operation after getting the green light from the Jakarta Provincial government with limited viewer of 25 percent of the total capacity./ANTARA/M Risyal Hidayat
Opinion
Grease Money for Weaponry
DO not be surprised that weapons systems used by the military in this country never improve.
Opinion
Don’t Jail Different Mind
The police arrested activists from the Save Indonesia Coalition for spreading hate. This is a foolish way to deal with differences of opinion.
Opinion
Jokowi’s ‘Second Term Curse
In the six years of Jokowi’s administration, the scope for public participation has been reduced. It is too soon for him to establish a dynasty.
Opinion
Anomalous Sovereign Wealth Fund
Without transparency, investment decisions are prone to manipulation. The compliance of businesspeople with the code of ethics is another determining factor.