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The Free Nutritious Meal Program Stowaways
The government amended the beef import regulations in order to smooth the way for the free nutritious meal program. This will have a negative effect on the management of the livestock sector.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024
We Are All Responsible for this Parricide
The investigation into the killings of a father and a grandmother by a 14-year-old boy must uncover the real cause. The child should be treated as a victim.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024
The Shortcut to Victory in Regional Elections
Prabowo continued Jokowi’s methods of bringing about victory for favored candidates. This damages state institutions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024
Disadvantages of National Strategic Projects
Development through the model of national strategic projects is a source of conflict and violations of human rights. One of the causes is excessive favorable treatment in the implementation of projects.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024
Teacher’s Allowance Not Yet Disbursed
Reader’s letters from a non-formal teacher, locally known as a guru sertifikasi (certified teacher), who complains about not receiving allowance. Other readers raise concerns about the role of civil society and the CIA’s alleged involvement in a secret mission behind the failed coup attempt by Indonesian communists, known as the G-30-S PKI movement.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024
A Forgotten National Asset in Our Ecosystem
A total of 117 lakes in West Java and Banten are shrinking, or even disappearing. These national assets should not be forgotten.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024
The Disarray in Our Prison Management
The problem of overcrowding in jails has never been resolved. The law enforcement authorities need to put forward alternatives to punishment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024
Democracy has Returned to Jakarta
Pramono Anung is leading in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. This is a form of resistance to intervention from the national leadership.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024
The Populist Wage Policy
The government is increasing the 2025 provincial minimum wage. This ignores national economic conditions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024
Provision of Three Million Houses
Readers’ letters from three million houses provision to suggestion that officials be open to criticism.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024
A New Plan for the Food Sector
The Agriculture Ministry is to take over the control of food institutions and state-owned enterprises. This risks worsening the management of the food sector.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024
The Risk of Prabowo’s Pragmatic Diplomacy
The agreement between Prabowo and Xi Jinping to jointly manage the region of overlapping claims disadvantages Indonesia.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024
A Good Example from Hasanuddin University
Cases of sexual violence on campus often go unresolved. Campus task forces established to handle these cases should include legal experts.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024
The Danger of Jokowi’s Intervention in Regional Elections
Jokowi is backing a number of candidates in the regional elections, including in Jakarta and Central Java. It is time Prabowo drew a line under his relationship with the former president.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024
Tempo’s New Look
The new Tempo’s website is easier to navigate. Hopefully, Tempo will remain consistent in reporting.
Letters Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024
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.