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Republicanism Stained by Dynastic Politics
Political dynasties are closely linked to corruption. That is why Indonesia’s founders chose a republic, not a monarchy.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
The Ferienjob Program
The ferienjob program in Germany is accused of being a facade for human trafficking. Femicide is not yet incorporated into Indonesian positive law.
Letters Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
Highly Unfair Import Regulations
The latest import regulations are unfair and threaten domestic manufacturing industries. They are rife with power struggles.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
Rolling Back on Climate Commitments
The government is revising Indonesia’s climate commitment document. A weak economy is an opportunity to reduce carbon emissions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
The Disappointing Charges Against Tom Lembong
The trial of Tom Lembong is becoming increasingly irregular. The prosecutors are ignoring nearly all evidence presented during the trial.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
Bobby Nasution, Corruption, Political Dynasties
The KPK arrested a man close to North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution for alleged bribery. It is the fruits of a political dynasty.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 14, 2025
The Return of MegaPro
Prabowo Subianto is persuading Megawati Soekarnoputri to join the government coalition. Undermining the principles of democracy.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
Nadiem Makarim’s Alleged Laptop Corruption
The Attorney General’s Office bans Nadiem Makarim from traveling abroad as part of the investigation into the alleged Rp9 trillion corruption case involving laptop procurement.
Letters Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
The Online Lending Trap
Online lending companies have turned into loan sharks. Their victims are poor people.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
Time to Turn Forests into Ecological Landscapes
The Forestry Law is no longer relevant in the face of the climate crisis. A change of paradigm is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
A Corporal Above the Law
Although a defendant has said that Corporal Herman was involved in the murder of Rico Sempurna, he remains free. Underlining the impunity of the military.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
The Prabowo-Mega Political Cartel
A coalition between the PDI-P and Prabowo Subianto is getting closer. It is rife with personal interests, and it ignores the aspirations of the people.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, July 7, 2025
Budi Arie Setiadi’s Game of Ceki
Budi Arie Setiadi is not yet in real trouble although his name was mentioned by defendants as a backer for online gambling. The minister seems to be playing his hand carefully.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Welfare State Concept
We can emulate Singapore in the policy of social assistance distribution. Meanwhile, we must adhere to honesty and truthfulness in rewriting our national history.
Letters Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Who Is the State Revenue Agency For?
The plan to form a State Revenue Agency is again in discussion. There are political interests among those close to Prabowo Subianto.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Homes for the Poor a Questionable Claim
Minister Maruarar Sirait claims the ministry has materialized 157,000 houses for the poor. But there is little evidence.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Competing for Power in the Health Sector
The dispute between doctors and the health minister continues after the omnibus health law was passed. Claims of authority are being challenged.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Budi Arie Must Not Be the Only One Punished
Online gambling fees have not only been paid to Ministry of Communication officials. There is strong suspicion that the money has also been used to fund political operations.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, June 30, 2025
Print Version of Tempo Doeloe Column
Readers find Tempo Doeloe column helpful to see through the context of past events.
Letters Edisi : Monday, June 23, 2025
Abandon the Co-Payment Scheme for Health Insurance
Co-payment insurance will burden the people. Putting right the management of insurance and hospitals is far more urgent.