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Troops in Red and White Cooperatives
The Indonesian military (TNI) is involved in a project to construct the Red and White Village Cooperative building. It is prone to abuse of power.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
The Chronic Ailment of Customs Graft
The KPK has uncovered bribery practices at customs. Regular payments are made to ensure that goods enter the country via the green lane.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
The Money Trail of Smuggled Imports in Customs
Corruption in customs has plagued the Republic throughout its existence. It is deeply entrenched.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
Public Health Policy Must Not Endanger Patients
The suspension of assistance for government health insurance premiums has put some patients with chronic illnesses in danger. Such patients must be granted exemptions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
Fiscal Tinkering, Time Bomb Ticking
The government's approach to curbing budget deficits will have dire consequences in the future. A reflection of deteriorating fiscal governance.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
Crying “Foreign Lackeys” at Everything
Prabowo accuses Tempo of being a foreign lackey. What does it mean?
Letters Edisi : Monday, February 16, 2026
Scrambling for Control of the Capital Market
The credibility of Indonesia’s stock market and fiscal policy is under global scrutiny. Politicians are instead scrambling for control.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
Fanon
The story of psychiatrist Frantz Fanon and how he became involved with the Algerian Revolution. A society that drives its members to desperate solutions is a non-viable society.
Marginalia Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
Economic Growth: BPS vs. Moody’s
Statistics Indonesia says the Indonesian economy grew by 5.11 percent. Meanwhile, Moody’s downgrades Indonesia’s investment outlook.
Letters Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
To Avoid Being Buried by Artificial Intelligence Bias
The use of AI is potentially disrupted by various forms of bias. Human-generated data is never entirely fair.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
Sorting Out Cases Involving Indonesian Citizens in Cambodia’s Scam Centers
Thousands of Indonesian nationals are caught in anti–digital fraud raids in Cambodia. The situation cannot be viewed in black-and-white terms as simply perpetrators or victims.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
The House’s Proxies in the Constitutional Court
The DPR opted to appoint constitutional justices from political parties, a move rife with conflicts of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
Warning Signs from Foreign Rating Agencies
MSCI discovers stock manipulation within the Indonesian Stock Exchange. Indonesia risks becoming a pariah.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
The Dubious Selection of a Constitutional Court Judge
Adies Kadir became a Constitutional Court justice representing the House of Representatives. He was inspired by his father, who once served as a Supreme Court justice.
National Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
National Food Estate Sacrifices Papua’s Food Granary
PGI Chair Jacklevyn Manuputty explains his rejection of the Merauke food estate. He also discusses the handling of the Papua conflict.
Interview Edisi : Monday, February 9, 2026
The Performance of the Prabowo’s Cabinet
Two years into Prabowo’s presidency, the Red and White Cabinet delivers no noticeable results. Ministers appear unsure of what they should do.
Letters Edisi : Monday, February 2, 2026
The Balanced Budget Fiscal Illusion
The government is planning a balanced State Budget. This could trigger huge new debts.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 2, 2026
Good News for Zebra Shark Conservation
With the support of the global community, the people of Raja Ampat are trying to save the zebra shark from the threat of extinction.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 2, 2026
The People Behind the Haj Corruption
A month after the former Religious Affairs Minister became a suspect, the investigation into the haj corruption shows no progress. The network stands exposed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 2, 2026
Prabowo’s Caesarism Diplomacy
Foreign diplomacy is entirely in the hands of Prabowo. It does not matter who the foreign minister is.