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Fiscal Dilemma in Disaster Management
Budget cuts are taking a toll on disaster response. The country is struggling to keep up.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
Nuclear Power Plant Homework
Indonesia is considering developing nuclear power plants in partnership with a Russian company. Institutional and safety preparedness is uncertain.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
Dust off the Arya Daru Case
The mystery of Arya Daru’s death erodes public trust in the police. The investigation must be more professional and transparent.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
Redeeming the Sins of the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court under the leadership of Suhartoyo passes many progressive rulings. It needs to beware of the risk of intervention.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
The Middle Class Illusion of Growth
Domestic consumption is the main contributor to Indonesian economic growth. An economy based on recreation has fragile foundations.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
Crimes against the Environment
Environmental damage occurs due to human greed that has no conscience. The price of basic necessities has risen immeasurably.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 8, 2025
The Capricious Digital Loan Sharks
Online-lending platforms aggressively target young people who have no stable income. Oversight is failing.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 8, 2025
Political Intervention in Rehabilitation
Prabowo’s intervention in the rehabilitation of defendants in the ASDP corruption case weakens both anti-corruption efforts and the rule of law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 8, 2025
Chasing Social Media Content in Disaster Areas
Many politicians now treat disaster victims as props for their social media feeds. They can be called disaster clowns.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 8, 2025
The Amateurish Way of Dealing with Disaster
President Prabowo refused to declare the flooding and landslides in Sumatra a national disaster. The government ignored an early warning from the BMKG.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 8, 2025
Remembering Hamid Arief
A reader is still listening to Hamid Arief’s songs. The comedian with the golden voice.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 1, 2025
Consolidation in Aviation Stifles Competition
The acquisition of Pelita Air will disadvantage customers. It does not touch on the main problems with the management of Garuda.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 1, 2025
Emissions Trading Masquerading as Climate Mitigation
Environmental groups say Indonesia’s commitment to preventing the climate crisis is weak. Instead, the government is busy selling carbon offsets.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 1, 2025
The Political Aroma Around the Djarum Tax Investigation
The investigation into alleged tax manipulation by Djarum reeks of political and business interests. The Attorney General’s Office must not become an instrument of coercion.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 1, 2025
The NU Leadership’s Mining Curse
An internal conflict in the NU is triggered by the struggle to manage a coal concession. A religious organization caught in the grip of natural resources.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 1, 2025
Code for Criminalization
Police become the primary investigators for all criminal acts. Prosecutors can make deferred prosecution agreements with corporations.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
Our Lobsters, the State’s Losses
The lobster larvae export policy has failed. A moratorium is not enough, comprehensive management restructuring is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
Willing to Become the World’s Largest Garbage Dump
Companies importing electronic waste continue to operate in Batam. The law is only effective on paper.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
Payment System Security Flaws
The payment system set up by Bank Indonesia is reported to have vulnerabilities. These have been exploited by cybercriminals to breach banks.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
The Code That Attacks Civil Society
The proposed KUHAP contained many problematic articles. It accommodates additional powers for the police and prosecutors.