Konten

Accidental Protector
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Edisi : Sunday, July 4, 2021

“Call Me…”
Kartini’s language, the language of a 20-year-old, is like a storm, although not immediately evident. It is not linear, or flat. Hyperbole arises in many sections, particularly when she mentions something (or someone) that she likes. Exclamation marks abound.
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, May 3, 2021

Farewell to Terawan's Vaccine
There is no longer any need for the government to be responsible for research into the Nusantara vaccine being promoted by former Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto. None of the claims about it have been tested clinically.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Squeezed by Digital Giants
The merger of Gojek and Tokopedia will begin a major disruption to the Indonesian economy. The government must anticipate the consequences for tax revenues and the quality of the workforce.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Lesson Learned from India
The number of deaths from Covid-19 in India has soared following a religious celebration. Unfortunate result of populist decisions taken based on electoral interests.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

The Halfhearted Tax Investigation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) seems to lack seriousness in its investigation of the Angin Prayitno Aji tax case. Reform of taxation stands at the edge of an abyss.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Hand-in-hand Seeking Public Support
Women activists widen their network and rally support to ratify the Sexual Violence Eradication Bill. A number of women ulema made a breakthrough by organizing the first Indonesian Ulema Women’s Congress in 2017 to support the elimination of sexual violence, promotion of gender equality, and prevention of child marriage. Intensifying its online campaign, the women activists seek support from influential mass organizations, some of whom are still at odds with the activists.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

The Arduous Road Toward Ending Sexual Violence
THE Sexual Violence Eradication Bill returned to the national legislation limelight on 23 March. This is the fruit of the labor of women’s rights activists who have been tireless in realizing legislation to protect women from sexual violence. But the struggle is far from over. Since it was first proposed by the National Commission on Violence against Women in 2012, the draft regulation has been in limbo. After entering the national legislation program in 2016, the bill remained unpassed. Women’s rights activists have gone through a winding road to convince the House of Representatives and the government so that the draft regulation can be immediately discussed and passed.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Lobbying the Champions
Supporters of Sexual Violence Eradication Bill are tirelessly lobbying political party leaders and parliament members. They mapped the legislators who could help accelerate the deliberation and passing of the bill into law. The activists switched their approach from hard-line to political lobbies. The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is still standing in their way.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Guardians of the Missing Articles
Deliberations regarding the Sexual Violence Eradication Bill encountered problems while at the government level because 102 crucial articles disappeared. Women activists are trying to convince the government to put these articles back in, as in the original draft they formed the core of the bill.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

The Torturers in Batik Shirts
Although the case has entered the stage of inquiry, the East Java Regional Police have not yet named suspects in the case of torture undergone by Tempo journalist Nur Hadi. There was the involvement of a middle ranking police officer.
Law Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Angin at Menoreh Hill
The Corruption Eradication Commission KPK is looking into a resort owned by the former director of the Directorate General for Tax Audit and Collection, Angin Prayitno Aji. There is suspicion the money came from tax bribery. Many of the assets are under other people’s names.
Law Edisi : Monday, April 26, 2021

Images
Flesh, eyes, skin—the physical and the psychic—have shaped the language of racist violence. In Indonesia, too.
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, April 12, 2021

Horse-Trading Democracy
Political parties have started their quest for power in the 2024 elections and are forgetting their role to improve the quality of democracy. Political horse-trading is occurring over the parliamentary and presidential electoral thresholds.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

A Test for the Judicial System
There are indications the trial of Islam Defenders Front leader Rizieq Syihab is rife with interests outside law enforcement. The authority of the courts is at stake.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

Misleading Restorative Justice
The authorities have been acting against criticism online using the virtual police. This is an erroneous way to apply restorative justice.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

The Rice Import Shambles
The twists and turns between Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi and the Chief Executive Officer of the State Logistics Agency Budi Waseso over the plan to import rice is a result of the lack of clarity in food policy. We need a National Food Agency.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

Jokowi’s Announcement and Jokowidjaja’s Role
In early March, the government signed a rice import MoU with Thailand. There is belief that a Thai businessman from Indonesia was involved.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

Harvest Season Blues
Farmers in many regions are facing gloomy prospects for the first harvest of the year 2021. They are crushed between the plunging prices of unhusked rice and the low absorption by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, March 29, 2021

Virtual Police
Cartoon: Imam Yuni


