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Edisi Monday, April 22, 2024
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The Corrupt Design in Lobster Downstreaming
Ministry of Fisheries produced some strange regulations about the cultivation and export of lobsters. Those involved include former generals, high rank police officers and prosecutors.
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Academic Misconduct on our Campuses
The image of our higher education is once again damaged by revelations of alleged academic misconduct in scientific publications by a professor. Policies and a lack of integrity are the root of the problem.
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Stopping Animal Torture Video from Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of animal torture video content. This is a result of weak law enforcement.
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Tin Vanishes, Humans and Nature Perish
The mining of tin causes serious environmental damage in Bangka Belitung. The number of children with intellectual disabilities and autism is on the rise.
Edisi Monday, April 15, 2024
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Legal Tinkering to Pay Political Debts
President Jokowi is planning to grant mining concessions to mass organizations. Paying political debts.
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For the Sake of Educational Standards in Pesantren
Many Islamic boarding schools are operating without permits. There needs to be standardization of these religious educational institutions.
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Evidence of Human Rights Violations at Rumoh Geudong
The human remains at Rumoh Geudong are strong evidence of human rights violations. The government has an obligation to uncover the truth and bring justice.
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Spreading the Virus of Debt to the Provinces
There is a major risk to the issuing of regional bonds in provincial level. Threats come from low fiscal capacity and poor management.
Edisi Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Questioning Modern Spiritual Slavery
Deifying habib is a characteristic of inferior mentality and religious feudalism. It has been cultivated since colonial times.
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The High Price of Our Legislative Seats
Prospective legislators need to spend large amounts of money to garner votes in increasingly transactional elections. A simpler system is needed.
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End the Military Exemption from Climate Mitigation
Emissions from conflicts and the military sector damage the environment. This is often ignored because of global political pressures.
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The Mistaken Ban on Independent Umrah Pilgrimages
The government ban on independent umrah only benefits travel agents. The government of Saudi Arabia already made it easy for everyone to perform umrah.
Edisi Monday, April 1, 2024
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Restoring the Dignity of the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar, along with their campaign teams, are asking the Constitutional Court to annul the victory of Prabowo and Gibran. This is an opportunity to restore the Court’s honor.
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Student Internship Fraud for Ferienjob Program in Germany
The police named five suspects for human trafficking through the ferienjob program in Germany. This is exploitation of student apprentices.
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Forgiving the Sins of Illegal Mining and Plantations
The legalization of illegal mining and oil palm plantations in forest areas is rife with irregularities. This is plundering of natural resources using the Job Creation Law.
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Controversial Sea Sand Exploitation Concessions
Extraction of sea sand for reclamation projects and for export is happening on an increasingly large scale. The criteria for sedimentation areas are not clear.
Edisi Monday, March 25, 2024
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Many Brokers in Indonesian Politics
Parties supporting Prabowo Subianto are vying for ministerial posts. There is a wish to see the PDI-P join the coalition.
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Election Fraud in a Neighboring Country
Seven members of the Kuala Lumpur PPLN are proven to have inflated the number of voters for the 2024 elections. This should open the door to investigating other frauds.
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Because the State is not an Entrepreneur
The government plans to accelerate the privatization of state-owned enterprises. Stop paying out budget funds for state companies.
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Ignoring the Rights of Indigenous People
Indigenous people are taking legal action against the President and the DPR for delaying deliberations of a bill. It has taken second place to the interests of investors.
Edisi Monday, March 18, 2024
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Jokowi’s Hand in the Golkar Party
Jokowi has ambitions to take control of the Golkar Party. It is his new way to stay relevant to those in power.
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Child Pornography Syndicate in Indonesia
The crime of child pornography is continuing to spread. Perpetrators are able to operate from inside jail.
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Lackadaisical Disaster Mitigation
Hydrometeorological disasters hit a number of areas in Indonesia. Ironically, mitigation efforts are not yet a priority.
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BTN Syariah’s Acquisition of Bank Muamalat
The government is to combine BTN's sharia business unit with Bank Muamalat. This could lead to problems.
Edisi Monday, March 11, 2024
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The Importance of the Right of Inquiry
Jokowi is taking Indonesia right back to the start of the Reformasi era. The right of inquiry could be a way to save democracy.
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The Backers of Illegal Tin Mining
The Attorney General's Office is investigating alleged corruption over tin mining permits in Bangka Belitung. The investigation must also reveal the backers.
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Empty Words about Nusantara Forest City
The development of the Nusantara Capital City has the potential to cause massive environmental damage. The claim that it will be a sustainable forest city is just empty words from officials.
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Funding for the Hasty Free Lunch Program
Jokowi and his ministers begin tinkering with the budget for the free lunch program. It is not appropriate and highly risky.
Edisi Monday, March 4, 2024
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Minister Bahlil's Grease Money
Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has revoked mining permits and then reissued them. There are indications of illegal buying and selling of permits.
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The Grip of Corruption on Our Courts
Corruption is spreading through the Indonesian legal system. This is illustrated by the case involving the Supreme Court secretary.
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Pretending to Reduce Emissions
The REDD+ program brought in money, but failed to protect forests. Millions of hectares of forests become concession areas for mining corporations.
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The Spread of Illegal Rice Levies
Illegal levies are worsening the shortages of subsidized rice. Price rises are caused by, among other things, corruption.
Edisi Monday, February 26, 2024
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Exposing Fraud in the Presidential Election
The suspicions of fraud in the presidential election are strong enough for the DPR to exercise its right of inquiry. The party elites will face the test of history.
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Guile behind the Recruitment of Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono
Jokowi appoints Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning. He is sowing the seeds of influence in the next administration.
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Disarray over Mangrove Protection
The government is not serious about protecting mangroves. The proposed mangrove protection regulation is only a meaningless gimmick.
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The Return of Meat Import Quotas
The government, once again, is applying a policy of import quotas. This will lead to collusion and bribery.
Edisi Monday, February 19, 2024
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The Power that Determined Prabowo's Victory
The key to the victory of Prabowo and Gibran in the presidential election is political support from those in power. This is a reoccurrence of the New Order elections.
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An Imaginary Letter to the PSI Leadership
An imaginary letter: if Indonesian comedian Komeng wrote a letter to the Indonesian Solidarity Party leadership. The irony of a party that suckles to the government.
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The Protracted Search for Firli Bahuri’s Replacement at KPK
Jokowi has yet to propose a replacement for Firli Bahuri as KPK Chair. This is proof that the government does not care about wiping out corruption.
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The High-Speed Train Bottomless Pit
The finances of Indonesian railroad company KAI are suffering because of having to operate the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train. A number of efforts to save it actually make matters worse.