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Edisi Monday, 29 May 2023
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State Capture Corruption in the Towers Project
The investigation into the BTS tower corruption is taking place at a time of disputes between the political elites. The AGO should not become a hostage to party’s interests.
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The Danger of Centralized Power in the Health Bill
The Health Bill gives a full mandate to the ministry of health to regulate all aspects of the health sector. This is excessive centralization.
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When Indigenous People’s Forest is in Limbo
There is still considerable uncertainty as to whether indigenous people’s rights would be recognized. A legislative initiative is needed.
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The Bitter Lesson from BSI Hackers
The theft of Bank Syariah Indonesia’s customer data shows how weak cybersecurity is in the finance industry. This is a major risk for the economy.
Edisi Monday, 22 May 2023
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The Halfhearted Reform
After a quarter of a century, the movement for change that was supported by students and ordinary people has faded away without any significant improvements. Activists are now trapped under the feet of those in power.
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Cleaning Up the Police
The police force tends to protect its officers involved in criminal cases. This is a failure of the Polri reforms.
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Homework after SEA Games
The victory of the Indonesian soccer team at the SEA Games is no reason for excessive celebration. Avoid political interference.
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Miscalculated Energy Policy
The construction of the Java 1 PLTGU runs two years behind schedule because of poor planning. This has the potential to cause financial losses for Pertamina.
Edisi Monday, 15 May 2023
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Politics without the People
The dispute between Surya Paloh and Jokowi becomes more intense. There is no benefit to the people from this strained relationship.
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Mission Impossible in the Judicial System
The naming of yet another Supreme Court secretary as a suspect only confirms the ramshackle state of our judicial system. A complete overhaul of the oversight mechanism is needed.
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Only a Gathering of Neighbors
The ASEAN Summit at Labuan Bajo did not produce any important agreements. It was just an expensive neighborly chat.
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Cheap Cooking Oil Disarray
The government must immediately pay the money it owes for the supply of cheap cooking oil. A messy policy with long-term consequences.
Edisi Monday, 8 May 2023
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An Election without Hope for Change
None of the three presidential candidates are offering change. Vice-presidential candidates will be chosen based on their ability to provide logistics for the campaign.
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A Wrong Sentence for AGH
The court should not have jailed AGH for three and a half years. There is not enough evidence.
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The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will soon take over human conversations and exchanges of information. This could be a danger to civilization.
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Ensuring Transparency of Vale’s Divestment
Vale Indonesia is to divest 11 percent of its shares and transfer them to Mind Id. Caution is needed to prevent the entry of freeloaders.
Edisi Monday, 1 May 2023
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Presidential Candidates around Oligarch
Ganjar and other presidential candidates must side with the people. Even if they have to go against the wishes of their parties.
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The Dark Era of KPK Leadership
The leadership of Firli Bahuri and his colleagues at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) ends this year. There is no longer any reason to hope.
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Half-hearted Crackdown on Illegal Sea Sand Mining
Small islands face the threat of disappearing under the water as a result of the sand mining. This worsens the abrasion caused by rising sea levels.
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The Nickel Profits Trap
Foreign investors are flocking to enter the nickel processing industry. Beware of the dangers of the new electric vehicle battery technology.
Edisi Monday, 24 April 2023
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The Unintended Consequences of Tourism
The flood of foreign tourists to Bali brings blessings as well as problems. The law must be upheld without discrimination.
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Open Elections is Better, for Now
A closed proportional system encourages money politics and leads to the rise of brokers for legislative seats. An open system is more transparent.
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Bogus Veterans from Seroja
Thousands of people claim to be veterans of Operation Seroja. Billions of rupiah of state funds fall into the hands of criminal gangs.
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A New Chapter for Sharia Banking
Bank Syariah Indonesia is targeting investors from the Middle East. This initiative is to preserve market share and to increase the number of account holders.
Edisi Monday, 17 April 2023
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Preventing a Mudik Disaster
It is estimated that 45 percent of the population of Indonesia will go home to their villages for the Idul Fitri holiday. Careful transport management is needed.
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Big Coalition, Little Use
A large coalition for the 2024 elections will result in political horse-trading. There will be even less chance for alternative leadership candidates to emerge.
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The Urgency of Monitoring Umrah
There have been repeated cases of defrauding umrah pilgrims. This is due to the negligence of the government in its oversight of shady travel agencies disguised as a religious journey providers.
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Missing the Ecocide Train
Ecocide at the International Criminal Court would be a breakthrough for environmental law. Unfortunately, Indonesia has not ratified the Rome Statute.
Edisi Monday, 10 April 2023
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Political Maneuver at the Anticorruption Commission
The KPK chairperson has dismissed a police general who objected to the handling of the Formula E case. This is fresh evidence that the KPK has become a political tool.
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The Double-edged Sword of the Asset Forfeiture Law
The Asset Forfeiture Law is important. It is dangerous if politics and the legal system are controlled by oligarchs.
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Chaotic Elections of Rectors
The chaos over the election of rectors of state universities continues. This is a result of the politicization and commercialization of campuses.
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Welcoming the New Domestic Credit Card
Domestic credit card could promote the independence of the national payment system. There must be no loss of opportunity for competition from foreign providers.
Edisi Monday, 3 April 2023
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The End of U-20 World Cup for Indonesia
In the hands of politicians drunk on electoral politics, it is difficult for Indonesian soccer to develop. The cancellation of the U-20 World Cup is just collateral damage.
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Do Not Tolerate Intolerant Groups
Tension between different religious communities in Yogyakarta continues. This is a result of the government's lack of resolve.
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The Politics of Social Media Expose
Policymakers love the power of social media. Sometime, they prioritize improving their images over tackling the roots of problems.
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Thrifting to Save the Planet
The thrifting lifestyle could be a solution to reduce waste from clothing. Used clothes from this country are no less tempting.
Edisi Monday, 27 March 2023
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The Eddy Hiariej Fiasco
Deputy Minister Eddy Hiariej is alleged to have taken bribes from a nickel company. This underlines the shambolic management of Indonesia's natural resources.
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The Collapse of Our Constitutional Court
The sanctions imposed on Guntur Hamzah and the selection of the Constitutional Court chief justice damage the authority of the institution. This is the unfortunate collapse of one of the products of the 1998 Reformasi.
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Unfair Verdicts for Kanjuruhan Victims
The acquittals of suspects show a lack of respect for the people who died in the Kanjuruhan tragedy. This is a result of the government’s lack of seriousness.
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The Dangers of a Cryptocurrency Exchange
The establishment of a cryptocurrency exchange is not a priority. The bankruptcy of FTX and a number of banks in the United States shows the vulnerability of this commodity.