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The Hasty Move to Nuclear Power

The Prabowo administration has ambitions to start building a nuclear power plant next year. There are many aspects still open to question.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

Not a Police Station in Kuningan

The Sahbirin Noor corruption case once again exposes conflict of interest within the KPK. It shows how outside forces continue to pull strings.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

The Seed of Opposition from Jakarta

Prabowo Subianto refused a demand from the Ridwan Kamil-Suswono pair to challenge the Jakarta gubernatorial election results. Signs of divergence with Jokowi.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

The End of the Road for JETP

The JETP program failed to proceed in line with the plan because only a small amount of the assistance funds were disbursed. Indonesia actually increased the number of coal-fired power stations.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

Aguan’s Right of Reply

The legal division of Agung Sedayu Group replies regarding Aguan’s interview over the IKN.

Letters Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

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

Sugianto Kusuma aka Aguan. TEMPO/Tony Hartawan

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.