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Rizieq Shihab’s return to Indonesia caused a panic within the government. President Joko Widodo is reportedly furious that crowds were allowed to gather at events involving the Islam Defenders Front leader. He reprimanded his subordinates for providing inaccurate data and failing to prevent masses from gathering. The Indonesian Military responded by putting troops on alert and taking down attributes promoting Rizieq.
Following a large Islam Defenders Front event in Petamburan, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan was questioned by the police. The regional government’s stance prior to the event was indeed ambiguous.
Nana Sudjana’s removal adds tension to the competition for National Police chief. Jokowi’s former aide is the only candidate left in the Solo Gang.
Jakarta Military Area Commander Maj. Gen. Dudung Abdurachman:
When things go awry, the US dollar and gold will be the shelters of choices. Such is tradition in the financial market.
The consortium under Chairul Tanjung is one step away from being the operator of the Patimban Port. Pelindo II’s ambitions were crashed long before the bidding began.
The government prepares to develop the areas around Patimban Port, by involving regional administration and the private sector.
The plan to operate Patimban Port raised concerns of a market war with Tanjung Priok Port. Pelindo II has chosen to focus on improvements.
The National Land Agency punished some of its officials for issuing a certificate for some disputed plots of land. The claim to the land harnessed the negligence of some law enforcers and government officials.
The central government decided to get involved in a dispute over 7.7 hectares of land in Cakung, East Jakarta.
whistleblower under pressure
THE education and culture ministry is permitting face-to-face classes in schools to resume beginning January 2021.
Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Former Vice President:
The Indonesian Dance Festival was held online, showcasing young choreographers. The event invited ordinary people to dance along during the opening. But the message that dance can help heal during the pandemic, was not exactly delivered.
Wet Season
The return of Muhammad Rizieq bin Hussein Shihab two weeks ago was like opening Pandora’s box.
The Semarang State University punished a student who reported the rector to the Corruption Eradication Commission. A muzzling of criticism.
A United Nations special rapporteur wrote his opinion to the Central Jakarta District Court, which has yet to rule on a lawsuit filed by Jakartans over polluted air. The judges need to care more about the environment.
The victory of the CT Corp consortium in the pre-qualification for the tender to operate the Patimban Port was planned from the outset. There are indications that it is a way to return favors to supporters of the government.
In anticipation of The United States vs Billie Holiday, a docu-drama directed by Lee Daniels…
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