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Edition 01 February 2021
Cover Story
A Blemish on the Green Campus
After he was proven to have committed self-plagiarism, Muryanto Amin’s career still sailed smoothly until he became rector of the North Sumatra University. His article, published in a journal lacking in credibility, was used to obtain a professorship. Palace officials are said to have intervened.
Cover Story
A University Car for Mr. Minister
Several rectors are still in office despite having committed plagiarism. They have the support of education ministry officials
Cover Story
Racing to Get Into Predator Journals
Using journals indexed by Scopus increases Indonesian scientific publication at the international level. Yet some of the journals are not credible. Tempo and The Conversation Indonesia did some investigation.
Cover Story
Problematic Articles by Professors Come to Under 1 Percent
Ministry of Education and Culture’s explanation on alleged plagiarism by university rectors and professors.
Economy
The Long-Awaited Regulations
The House of Representatives is preparing to fast-track the discussions on the New and Renewable Energy Bill. Some new ideas are not accommodated.
Economy
The New Energy Map Riddles
The National Energy Council plans to revise the National Energy General Plan. Relevant parties are hoping the amendment would not change the new and renewable energy development targets.
Law
Drug Running from Behind Bars
Cristian Jaya Kusuma is suspected of operating a drug trade ring in Central Java and surrounding areas from behind bars. He often involved law enforcement officers.
Law
Dirty Narcotics Officers
Officers from the National Narcotics Agency are accused of stealing money belonging to a suspect in a narcotics case. There appears to have been an effort to engineer their confiscation.
Environment
An Omen from Rantau Nangka
Heavy rainfall on January 11 to 15 inundated 10 out of 13 regencies and cities in South Kalimantan. But the rain was not the only reason for the flooding. The loss of forest density impacts Barito watershed area’s ability to resist floods.
Profile
The Bright Dian
Dian Andyasuri has become one of the few women to reach the top of a multinational company in Indonesia. At her position, she makes sure her employees are well taken care of.
Interview
Interview
Government Shouldn’t Be a Stumbling Block
News Capsule
Indonesia’s Corruption Perceptions Index Deteriorates
The main reason for the corruption perception index’ slump is global investors’ doubts over the government’s stance on fighting corruption.
Market Pulse
A 20 Billion Dollar Ambition in a Traumatic Market
Yopie Hidayat, Contributor
Letters
The Catchall Article of ITE Law
A reader writes the problem of ITE Law.
Science & Technology
Considering Nuclear Power
Private US power producers are interested in setting up a nuclear power plant with thorium as fuel. Shaped as a boat, this fourth-generation reactor is a molten salt reactor.
Photo
Dead in the Water
Foreign flagged motor tankers (MT) are detained in the waters off Pontianak in West Kalimantan, January 24. Indonesian Maritime Security Agency secured the two vessels, bearing Iranian and Panamanian flags, after being suspected of carrying out illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfers. ANTARA/HO/Bakamla
Photo
Dinner Is Served
Staff feed orangutans named Tori and her son Justin on the lake of the Solo Taru Jurug Zoo (TSTJ) in Central Java, January 21. TSTJ management plans to temporarily shut its doors to public on February 2 to halt the spread of Covid-19. ANTARA/Maulana Surya
Opinion
A Dangerous Signal from Campus
The government decision to go ahead with the appointment of a problematic university rector sends the wrong message to the public. The quality of research is at stake.
Opinion
The Secret Tricks of Drugs Police
Three middle ranking police officers who appear to have stolen money related to drug crimes must be severely punished. There must be a decriminalization program for drug users.
Opinion
Transparency on Nuclear Energy
The government needs to carefully study the plan to build a thorium power station in Bangka Belitung. Environmentally friendly energy sources must be prioritized.
Opinion
A New Opportunity for Renewable Energy
The New and Renewable Energy Bill must accelerate the endeavor to abandon fossil-based energy sources such as coal. As a precondition, the mechanism for purchasing electricity must be revised.