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Keep the Promise to Eliminate Import Quotas
Prabowo Subianto wants to eliminate import quotas. This must not simply be a bluff or a way of replacing the existing players.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 21, 2025

Empty Promises of a Clean Judiciary
The bribes paid to judges at the South Jakarta District Court show that the "case mafia" is still around. Reforms to the legal system are simply empty words.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 21, 2025

Intimidation for Opponents of the TNI Law Revision
There are indications that the military intimidates people opposed to the revised TNI Law. Opposition movements continue to appear.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 21, 2025

Free Nutritious Meal Project for Family and Friends
The Prabowo family and their cronies have been running the free nutritious meals project. It is a populist program rife with corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 21, 2025

Good Governance
Managing Indonesia requires good governance, marked with transparency and accountability free from conflicts of interest.
Letters Edisi : Monday, April 21, 2025

A Problem Reserve from the Food Reserve
The food, energy and water reserve forest program could add to the problems of forest management. Social forests are still working well.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025

A Dirty Broom to Hunt Corruptors
The government establishes the National Police Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor). Is it a place for sharing positions and a tool to legitimize power?
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025

The Prabowo Administration’s Poor Communication
A number of blunders by government officials show that they are not working on the same frequency. This is the result of Prabowo’s management style.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025

Economic Management Megalomania
Donald Trump’s tariffs policy makes matters worse for the under-pressure Indonesian economy. The Prabowo team is not speaking with one voice.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025

Developers Damaging Puncak
Tempo looks into the causes of Jakarta floods. It is a persisting issue that seems to never end.
Letters Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025

Pig’s Head Terror for Tempo
The recent delivery of a pig’s head meant to terrorize the media sparked concern that the package could have contained something far more dangerous.
Letters Edisi : Monday, April 7, 2025

The Danger of Politicizing State Banks
The management of state-owned banks is being overhauled, in line with the government’s plan to give them many assignments. It risks causing economic and political turmoil.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 7, 2025

A Deep Breath to Opposing Problematic Projects
The Prabowo administration continues the national strategic projects that have been proven problematic. There needs to be a united movement to oppose them.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 7, 2025

The Discordant Song Royalties
The tug of war between the interests of singers and songwriters demonstrates that something is wrong with the royalty scheme. More equitable rules are needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 7, 2025

The Half-hearted Battle Against Online Gambling
The government has never been serious about eradicating online gambling. There are many ways to go after the gambling bosses.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 7, 2025

Pesantren’s Progress Through the Circular Economy
Circular economy practices in pesantren offer many benefits, paving the way to financial independence.
Opinion Edisi : Friday, March 28, 2025

The Shortcut to Making Laws Through Legislation Body
The Legislation Body at the House of Representatives is becoming stronger as a producer of laws. A service for the government through the legal route.
Opinion Edisi : Friday, March 28, 2025

Sexual Violence on the Blue Campus
UGM dismisses a lecturer involved in sexual assaults. The punishment needs to be publicized in order to bring justice to the victim.
Opinion Edisi : Friday, March 28, 2025

Mosques for Everyone
A number of mosques are fostering inclusivity amid diversity, opening their doors to people of different backgrounds.
Opinion Edisi : Friday, March 28, 2025

The #KaburAjaDulu Phenomenon
The #KaburAjaDulu phenomenon takes social media by storm. A reflection of public discontent over the country’s situation.