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Loopholes in Debt Write-Offs for Small Businesses
The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024
Wrong Approach to Climate Crisis Mitigation
Hashim Djojohadikusumo is leading the Indonesian delegation at the climate change conference COP29 in Azerbaijan. But he is more a representative of corporate interests.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024
Prabowo’s Duplicity over Human Rights
The new government is trying to erase traces of past human rights violations. This hurts the victims and their families.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024
The Joke of Eradicating Online Gambling
The investigation into the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry employees backing online gambling is expanded to include many people. Ill-gotten gains from a political operation.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024
The Launch of Tempo Single Brand
We launch Tempo single brand, with news products integrated under one platform. Scores of new services will be offered.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024
The Research Agency Political Hostage
The future of BRIN is uncertain in the administration of Prabowo Subianto. It is caught up in a political deal with the PDI-P.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024
Police Hands in the 2024 Regional Head Elections
There are indications that the police are taking sides in local elections in a number of regions. This is the next setback for democracy after the presidential election.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024
Tom Lembong Case and Inequality Before the Law
There are many irregularities in relation to the detention of Tom Lembong. Without sufficient evidence of corruption, this case can be considered as politicization, and not enforcement, of the law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024
In The Shadow of the Danantara Risk
Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024
Protection of Citizens
A reader hopes that the government will do more when it comes to protecting citizens’ lives.
Letters Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024
Tough Measures to Save Sritex
The move by President Prabowo Subianto to save Sritex could well lead to corruption. A smart strategy is needed to rescue collapsing companies.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 4, 2024
Disarray in Peatland Areas
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 4, 2024
Broken Alliance in Jakarta’s Election
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not being sincere. The people will lose out.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 4, 2024
The Vicious Circle of Judicial Mafia
With the Supreme Court’s judicial mafia, when one branch is lopped off, another 10 grow in its place. It needs to be comprehensively cleaned up.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 4, 2024
The Arrest of Tom Lembong
Former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong is arrested by the Attorney General’s Office over corruption allegations. When will other ministers be questioned?
Letters Edisi : Monday, November 4, 2024
1998 Student Kidnapping is Human Rights Violation
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, October 28, 2024
The Huge Disadvantages of Halal Certification
The obligation to obtain halal certification leads to higher economic costs and corruption. Labeling products that are non-halal would be more efficient.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, October 28, 2024
Selling Influence over the Medan Block
Jokowi’s son-in-law, Bobby Nasution is caught up in alleged bribery involving a mining permit in North Maluku. He is accused of selling his influence.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, October 28, 2024
Prabowo’s Oversized Cabinet
A number of problematic individuals are appointed to Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It will be difficult for the government to be effective in its first one or two years.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, October 28, 2024
Hope for the New Government
The new government under Prabowo Subianto is already formed. Can we hope for what the future holds?