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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.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
Water Quality in a Tangerang Housing Complex
A reader complains about water quality in a housing complex in Tangerang, as well as a suggestion for a short story column in Tempo magazine.
Letters Edisi : Monday, November 24, 2025
Rice Unmasked
The DPR found damaged rice in Bulog warehouses. The Ombudsman noted the potential for state losses.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, November 17, 2025
Problematic Options to Resolve Whoosh’s Debt
The government plans to take over the fast rail project, a legacy of Jokowi. State funds will be drained by debt repayments and operating losses.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 17, 2025
The Police Reform Political Gimmick
Prabowo appoints police generals and cabinet ministers on the Police Reform Commission. The move serves more as political theater than genuine reform.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, November 17, 2025
Vying for the Petral Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission and the Attorney General’s Office are vying to handle the Petral corruption case. There is a possibility that it is part of an effort to protect a particular group.