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Edisi Monday, March 24, 2025
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Military Supremacy in the Civilian Sphere
The government is lobbying the House of Representatives so that the revision of the Indonesian Military Law can be passed before the Idul Fitri holiday. An effort is underway to give the military police-like powers.
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Extending Soldier’s Retirement Age
The revision of the Indonesian Military Law extends the retirement age of soldiers, potentially leaving many without active assignments.
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Rejections Against the TNI Law Revision
Civil society groups across various regions strongly oppose the revision of the Indonesian Military Law. The demonstrations are marked by intimidation and counterprotests.
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Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto: The President Does Not Want to Simply Insert Active-Duty Military Personnel into Civilian Roles
Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto explains the revision of the Indonesian Military Law, which is perceived as reinstating the military’s dual function.
Edisi Monday, March 17, 2025
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The Source of the Great Flood
It is suspected that the recent flooding in Bekasi and Jakarta was due to changes to regional spatial planning when Ridwan Kamil was West Java Governor. The upstream portion of the river is damaged.
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Hibisc Fantasy and the Loss of Water Absorption Area in Puncak
The construction of the Hibisc Fantasy tourism complex is suspected to be one of the causes of flooding in Bekasi. The project is believed to be riddled with violations.
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Projects in the Upstream Area that Cause Floods Downstream
Land conversion in the upstream areas of the Ciliwung River and Bekasi River is becoming increasingly massive. The government seal off tourism sites and residential areas.
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Strategic Dams that Fail to Function
The Ciawi and Sukamahi dams are suspected of being ineffective in preventing floods in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. Their capacity is relatively limited.
Edisi Monday, March 10, 2025
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Corruption and the Replacement of an Oil Tycoon in Pertamina
The Attorney General’s Office charges Mohammad Riza Chalid’s son in the Pertamina fuel oil corruption case. Hashim Djojohadikusumo is reportedly set to take over his role.
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The Untouchable Gasoline Godfather
Riza Chalid has an extensive political network. He backed Prabowo Subianto and Hatta Rajasa in the 2014 presidential election.
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Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza’s Lawyer, Reyno Yohannes Romein: Kerry’s Business Has No Ties to His Parent
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto’s lawyer, Reyno Yohannes Romein, denied that his client benefited from the mark-up of oil imports.
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Fuel Blending Scam in Pertamina
Pertamina corruption suspects allegedly colluded to import illegal oil. Prosecutors are tracking the money flow to identify more perpetrators.
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Fuel Blending Scandal Casts Doubt over Pertamina
Allegations of fuel adulteration tarnish Pertamina’s image. The controversy extends to procurement, imports, and fuel processing.
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Opportunity for Corruption in Pertamina Opens Again
Pertamina’s mechanisms remain vulnerable to fraud. Previous improvements have been undone by restructuring.
Edisi Monday, March 3, 2025
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The Complicated Calculation of Oil Palm Fines
The Attorney General’s Office has yet to name a suspect in the oil palm fine corruption case at the Forestry Ministry. Prosecutors are targeting eight people.
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Uncertainty Regarding Forestry Fines
The Forest Area Regulation Task Force imposes fines on oil palm plantation companies. The exact amounts remain unclear.
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Member of the Forest Area Regulation Task Force, Asnaedi: Enforcement Does Not Eliminate Criminal Liability
The Forest Area Regulation Task Force is still processing the rule on the calculation of oil palm management fines. Oil palm companies remain under examination.
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Soldiers in Oil Palm Plantations
Government forms a task force to enforce fines for oil palm plantation in forest areas. This is a new role given to the military and police.
Edisi Monday, February 24, 2025
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The Roots of a Restless Generation’s Anger
The ‘Indonesia Gelap’ protests criticized Prabowo’s government in concert around the country. They denounce the dual role played by the military and the president’s oversized cabinet.
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Spies in the Student’s Movement
There were various efforts to squash the ‘Indonesia Gelap’ movement prior to the demonstration. Some universities denied permission for rallies.
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Leaving Indonesia in Search of a Better Life
The hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has appeared since 2023. The movement is growing traction due to Indonesians’ dissatisfaction in the Prabowo administration.
Edisi Monday, February 17, 2025
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Drama at Danantara
The State-Owned Enterprises Bill alters Danantara’s function. There are lobbying efforts to maintain the SOEs Minister’s authority.
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Reshuffling Danantara’s Top Leadership
President Prabowo Subianto will replace Danantara’s management. Rosan Roeslani will take the helm, while Muliaman Hadad is sidelined.
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Sharing Power over State-Owned Enterprises
The State-Owned Enterprises Law regulates the division of authority between the SOEs Ministry and Danantara. There is potential for conflict.
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No Profits for the State Treasury
The state’s revenue target from SOE dividends will be eroded. New sources of income are needed to prevent a fiscal deficit.
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Deputy Speaker of DPR, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad: The SOEs Ministry Will Not Be Weakened
DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad share his perspectives on Danantara and the new SOEs Law.
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Erick Thohir, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises: Danantara Ensures SOEs Make Breakthroughs
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir shares his perspectives on Danantara and the new SOEs Law.
Edisi Monday, February 10, 2025
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Prabowo’s Budget Cuts to Be Reallocated to Priority Programs
Prabowo Subianto slashes state spending to finance the free nutritious meals program as sluggish tax revenues drain the state treasury.
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Budget Cuts in Prabowo’s Bloated Cabinet
The government’s budget cuts are targeting spending deemed wasteful. However, the size of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet contradicts his austerity rhetoric.
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Government’s Budget Cuts Affect Various Key Projects
Key projects and public services will be affected by budget cuts. Employees struggle to work with the remaining funds.
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How Regional Governments Implement Budget Cuts
Regional governments are identifying budget items that can be trimmed. Some are covering expenditure needs by taking on debt.
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No Budget Cuts for Security and Defense Affairs
Several institutions, including the National Police and the Defense Ministry, are spared from budget cuts. Procurement of defense equipment continues.
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Unregistered Property Under the Sea
A 30-kilometer-long bamboo sea barrier along the northern coast of Tangerang is suspected to be a marker for claiming land over the sea. Those seeking to control the area reportedly used forged documents, lawyers, and consultants to secure certificates from the National Land Agency.
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Fenced at Sea, Filled on Land
Fishermen along the northern coast of Tangerang are on the verge of losing their livelihood as a sea barrier is erected. On land, residents are forced to sell their land.
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Uncertain Response to PIK 2
The House of Representatives awaits a signal from President Prabowo Subianto to address issues at Pantai Indah Kapuk. There is a request a request not to disrupt the national strategic project area.