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Old Issues of Tempo Magazine
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Letters Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
Deep-Rooted Corruption in the Police Force
Drug dealers routinely giving money to police officers demonstrates the institution’s systemic corruption. Comprehensive reform is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
Service Obligation for LPDP Scholarships
The success of LPDP scholarships must be measured from their impact, not just recipients’ return to the country. There needs to be adaptive policy design.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
Police Reform: How Far Has It Gone
The Police Reform Commission has not issued any recommendations. The police continue to cause more problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
Negotiating Without Courage
The trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States descended into disarray after a poor performance by the negotiating team.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
LPDP Acting CEO: The Indicator of Service Is Working and Building a Career in Industry
Acting Chief Executive Officer of LPDP Sudarto explains the controversy over scholarship alumni and the measure of contribution after graduation.
National Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
LPDP Students Warned for Criticizing the Government
Several LPDP scholarship recipients received warnings after criticizing the government. Some returned their scholarship funds.
National Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
LPDP Scrambles After Alumnus’ Content Goes Viral
The management of the Endowment Fund for Education scrambled to overhaul its scholarship program after one of its alumni went viral on social media. The agency introduced a new system and retraced the whereabouts of scholarship recipients. Its endowment fund risked being tapped to finance the program.
National Edisi : Monday, March 2, 2026
Foreign Lobbyists Close to the President
Examining Karen Brooks and Lucian Despoiu and their influence on President Prabowo’s policies. Who, in fact, are the “foreign stooges”?
Letter From Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
Number of Psychiatrists in Indonesia
Inspired by the Marginalia column two weeks ago: how many psychiatrists are there in Indonesia?
Letters Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
Wrong Strategy to Stabilize Food Prices
The government is preparing to leverage SOEs as a tool for stabilizing food prices. The approach could give rise to a long list of new problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
Uncertainty over Sugar King Land Permits
The Sugar Group is being targeted in a suspected land permit corruption case. Business players should not be arbitrarily displaced.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
The Stalled Promise to Protect Domestic Workers
The Domestic Workers Protection Bill has been stalled for years. The president’s promise is overdue.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
Foreign Stooges: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Prabowo refers to his critics as “foreign stooges,” but foreigners are whispering in his ear.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 23, 2026
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?