Mahardika has reported for Tempo since 2010 and covered the battle between the Philippines army and ISIS militants in Marawi, Mindanao.
The Gadjah Mada University graduate is now the editor for Majalah Tempo's interview section.
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We Are Preparing a Law Enforcement Unit
The irony of nickel mining in Sulawesi: a raw material for a renewable source of energy comes through illegal exploitation that damages the forest.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, January 23, 2023
A Strike Culminates in a Riot
Employees at the nickel ore smelter Gunsbuster Nickel Industry in Morowali are killed during a riot. Workers demand certain rights.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, January 23, 2023
Defending Women in The North
Saraiyah assists women and children in North Lombok, facing the very strong patriarchal tradition of the Sasak tribe.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 26, 2022
Rumors from an Ice Vendor
The police questioned an Aremania fan who uploaded a clip of the Kanjuruhan tragedy. Witnesses are now scared of giving an account of what really happened.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, October 10, 2022
We Will Straighten Up Rogue Advisors
Why are forest farmers being subject to illegal levies? Bambang Supriyanto, the Director-General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership at the Environment and Forestry Ministry answers.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, October 3, 2022
A Corporate Hand
Industrial plantation forest companies (HTI) in Riau, Jambi, and South Sumatra are using social forestry program to expand their concession areas and increase their timber supply.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, October 3, 2022
The More the Merrier
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, September 19, 2022
No Vaccine is Ready
The government relies on vaccines to put a stop to the FMD outbreak infecting ruminant livestock. Preparations are only made after the outbreak worsened.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, August 1, 2022
Christmas for Imported Meat Businesses
Meat importers are profiting from the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Local meat does not fare well.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, August 1, 2022
Support from Big Names
ACT enlisted the support of officials and politicians to gather donations. Many SOEs donated money.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, July 11, 2022
Ecological Outreach in the Madani Valley
Educators and students of Nurul Haramain Islamic Boarding School in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, have been preserving the environment for years. They restore barren lands, revitalize rivers, and process waste independently.
Cover Story Edisi : Thursday, April 28, 2022
Biomarker Testing for Accurate Drugs
Levana Laksmicitra Sani founded Nalagenetics, a health startup with a focus on pharmacogenomics in Singapore. Through genetic testing, the startup helps improve the efficacy of drugs for several diseases, minimize adverse effects, and reduce the cost of health care.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 25, 2022
We're Somewhat Acquainted
The Wilmar Group receives the largest biodiesel subsidy. Master Parulian Tumanggor, an executive at a Wilmar Group subsidiary, is involved in BPDPKS steering committee meetings.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 11, 2022
Do Not Say We Are Pro-Biodiesel
The CPO absorption rate for the mandatory biodiesel program increases every year. The BPDPKS earmarks tens of trillion of rupiah for B30 subsidies.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 11, 2022
Engines Sputtering on Biodiesel
B30 biodiesel fuel is damaging engines. The additional costs would be borne by end consumers.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 11, 2022
For the Sake of Palm Oil
The BPDPKS is formed to absorb CPO surplus. But the oil palm industry is given the red-carpet treatment.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 11, 2022
Keeping the Literary Spirit Alive
Literature communities in a number of cities continue their activities online during the Covid-19 pandemic. They expand their memberships as physical gatherings and discussions are limited.
Lifestyle Edisi : Monday, January 10, 2022
Vaccine Warriors
Scientists all over the globe have been working to develop Covid-19 vaccines since the pandemic broke out. Indonesia joined the fight by producing the Merah Putih (Red and White) vaccine. In the field, the country’s vaccination program has been equally frenzied. Racing against time and new Covid-19 variants, vaccination has not only relied on health workers. Regional governments, the police and the military, as well as ordinary citizens were mobilized to reach those in remote areas.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 27, 2021
We Can’t Possibly Enforce Pro-Fornication Regulations
The alleged sexual harassment case at Riau University is just the tip of the sexual violence iceberg on Indonesian campuses. Will the education minister’s regulation be powerful enough to prevent sexual assaults on campuses?
Interview Edisi : Monday, November 22, 2021
Hopefully, Schools Can Fully Reopen Next Semester
Concern for learning loss is the primary reason for not fully relying on online learning activities. Ensuring the public’s disciplined adherence to health protocols is also a challenge in and of itself.