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Edisi Monday, March 24, 2025
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The New Order Comeback under Prabowo
The revised TNI Law is the realization of Prabowo’s command politics in creating a bureaucracy that is compliant. At the same time, it legitimizes Jokowi’s legal transgressions.
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What is Wrong with Our Police?
The Ngada Police Chief sexually abused three children and sold the video recordings on the Internet. An act beyond the bounds of humanity.
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Violence of the Uniformed Cowboys
Many TNI personnel improperly use their weapons for the protection of illegal businesses. They should be prosecuted in civilian courts.
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Prabowo’s Style of Command Economy
The appointment of military personnel to Agrinas confirms Prabowo Subianto’s militaristic thinking while undermining economic democracy.
Edisi Monday, March 17, 2025
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The Half-hearted Response to the Floods
Land use changes for business interests are the main cause of the flooding in Bekasi, Bogor and Jakarta. Environmental destruction is legalized.
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The Rise and Fall of the LPEI Corruption
The legal process of the corruption at the LPEI is proceeding very slowly. It should be used to spur on reforms to the institution.
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Double Disaster in South Sumatra
Damage to peatlands leads to floods and serious fires. The government is busying itself treating the symptoms, not the roots of the problem.
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Near Bankrupt After Carrying Out Jokowi’s Orders
Four state-owned construction companies that were tasked with implementing Jokowi’s infrastructure projects are on the brink of bankruptcy. There will be systemic impacts.
Edisi Monday, March 10, 2025
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The Oil Imports Corruption Opera
There is still much that is strange following the revelations about the alleged corruption involving Pertamina oil imports. There must be more than simply a change of players.
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Times Up for the Villages Minister
The Constitutional Court decided that the election for Regent of Serang must be rerun. After being proven that he intervened, Villages Minister Yandri Susanto should be dismissed.
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A Valuable Lesson from the Donggala Ponds
The environmentally friendly shrimp aquaculture ponds in Donggala restore mangrove forests. This is an important lesson for the food sustainability project.
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The Danger of Mismanaging Bullion Banks
The establishment of bullion banks needs good risk management and close oversight. It could have systemic implications.
Edisi Monday, March 3, 2025
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Impunity for Destroying the Forest
Investigation into corruption surrounding fines for oil palm plantations in forest area is stalled at the Attorney General’s Office. Fines are used as a bargaining chip for businesses and those in power.
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Mega-Prabowo’s Soap Opera
Megawati’s relationship with Prabowo is an issue for the elite. The drama has nothing to do with public interest.
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The Risks of Handing Out Forest Concessions
The government’s plan to hand out concessions on conservation forests contradicts the target of lowering emission. Is this an attempt at greenwashing?
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Keeping Our Soldiers in the Barracks
Hundreds of active military officers are being trained to run SOEs and region-owned enterprises. Soldiers are meant for wars, not business.
Edisi Monday, February 24, 2025
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Dark Clouds Over Prabowo’s Presidency
The ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations are a warning for Indonesia to not collapse into destruction.
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It’s Time to Arrest Harun Masiku
The KPK must arrest Harun Masiku after detaining PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto. This could lead to the solving of other major cases.
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Reduce Waste from the Source
The government is struggling with the ‘collect-transport-dispose’ way of dealing with waste that is proven to be a failure. Waste must be reduced from the source.
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Strange Intervention in the Sritex Case
The Sritex bankruptcy liquidators could not work properly to recover loans owed to creditors. There were threats from senior police officers.
Edisi Monday, February 17, 2025
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Prabowo’s Style of Capitalism
Danantara is President Prabowo’s style of capitalism. Realizing the dream of his father.
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The All Mighty and Powerful DPR
The House of Representatives' procedural regulations give it the authority to evaluate public officials. This is a sign of a move towards competitive authoritarianism.
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Anti-Environmental Politics Disguised as Budget Efficiencies
Budget cuts threaten the conservation and climate crisis mitigation agendas. Prabowo’s policies ignore the environment.
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Extensive Planning of the Sea Barrier Crime
The police and prosecutors have yet to target the officials who issued building use permits and maritime ownership rights in Tangerang. A planned crime.
Edisi Monday, February 10, 2025
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The Wrong Way to Reduce Spending
There are no clear criteria for the budget cuts imposed on ministries and agencies, and there is an impression of favoritism.
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Time to Overhaul the Police
President Prabowo is keeping the police untouched. The institution is increasingly making the people uneasy.
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The Business Motive Behind Carbon Capture and Storage
Prabowo’s carbon capture and storage campaign is dominated by business interests, rather than climate crisis mitigation.
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Don’t Let Filmmakers Become Slaves to the Market
Digital platforms open up the market for high quality Indonesian movies. The movie theater business model disadvantages filmmakers.
Edisi Monday, February 3, 2025
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On the Brink of Authoritarianism
Militarism has strengthened in the 100 days of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It has given rise to competitive authoritarianism.
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Continuing to Bend the Law
The Prabowo administration is continuing the tradition of crooked law enforcement inherited from its predecessor. This needs to be corrected immediately.
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The Hypocrisy of Pro-Environment Promises
The first 100 days of Prabowo’s administration displays hypocrisy in environmental management. The vision is different from the reality.
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The Thick Fog of Economic Policy
After three months of President Prabowo Subianto in office, the direction of his economic policy is still not clear. There is no role for technocrats in the cabinet.
Edisi Monday, January 27, 2025
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When Politics Shackles, Art Liberates
Art liberates our politics that is so dreary nowadays. Freedom of expression is a requirement for artistic life.
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Disadvantages of Mining Permits for Universities
Universities must reject the plan to share out mining permits in order to maintain their institutional independence.
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Extortion in the Balinese Tradition
Demanding illegal levies from newcomers tarnishes the image of Bali. Action must be taken against people taking advantage of traditional regulations.
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Deadly Mismanagement of Our Cattle
The foot-and-mouth disease is once again attacking our cattle. It threatens the food self-sufficiency program.
Edisi Monday, January 20, 2025
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Powerless in the Waters off Tangerang
The Tangerang sea barrier intersects the Pantai Indah Kapuk development area. The weakness of the government at the beck and call of tycoons.
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Empty Words in the War Against Online Gambling
The war on online gambling should be carried out by breaking up the networks. It should not be limited to speeches.
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National Strategic Projects are Destroying Palu Bay
Hills in Palu are being cleared. The soil and sand are being excavated to build the Nusantara Capital City and food estates. Distributing environmental destruction.
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The Illusion of 8 Percent Economic Growth
It is predicted that the government’s target of 8 percent economic growth this year will be difficult to achieve. There are many policy inconsistencies.