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Who Did Prabowo Mean by ‘Foreign Lackeys’?
Prabowo often says there are foreign lackeys who do not want Indonesia to progress. Who are they?
Letters Edisi : Monday, January 19, 2026
When Oil Palms Become Trees
The KBBI adopts a new word to define lowercase letters. More serious is the change of definition of the oil palm from a plant to a tree.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 19, 2026
Managing Forests Without Restoring
A total of 4.09 million hectares of oil palm plantations inside forest areas was brought under control in 2025, but the move prioritized revenue generation over environmental restoration.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 19, 2026
Terrorism Is Not a Matter for the Military
The involvement of the military in responding to terrorism will shift the rule of law towards military logic. It opens up opportunities for state violence.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 19, 2026
The Fertilizer Factory in Bahlil’s Home Region
The BPK found many irregularities in the Fakfak Fertilizer Industrial Zone. Bahlil Lahadalia has been embroiled in abuse of power.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 19, 2026
Toward Prabowo’s Command Democracy
The idea of indirect local elections was planned by Prabowo Subianto long before he became president. His way of realizing command democracy.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, January 12, 2026
Prabowo’s Suharto-style Budgeting
The government was late publishing the 2026 State Budget Law. Economic risks are increasing at a time when budgeting is losing credibility.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 12, 2026
Small Candles of Resistance Art
The political climate brought about by repression has sparked an explosion of art inspired by resistance. Young artists are at the forefront.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 12, 2026
The Prosecutors’ Dirty Cleanup
The AGO is not serious about cleaning up its staff involved in extortion. A stance supported by the weak KPK.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 12, 2026
A Stepping Stone for Prabowo’s Command Politics
The proposal for indirect regional head elections offers no benefits for political parties. It is a way of accommodating the return of the election of the president to the People’s Consultative Assembly.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 12, 2026
Indonesia 2026: Noise in Uncertainty
Why we are publishing the Indonesia 2026 special edition. Crucial topics that demand attention.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, January 5, 2026
Facing a Year of Challenges
President Prabowo is isolated in an echo chamber. Out of touch with reality.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 5, 2026
Leisure Economy
Letter From the Editor appears only in the digital edition. Other readers discuss flooding and a nuclear power plant.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 29, 2025
A Rhizomatic Movement Against Militarism
Sporadic youth movements are spreading to prevent Indonesia from falling into the military’s grip. These need endurance to ensure the struggle does not rapidly fade away.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 29, 2025
The Illusion of a National Electric Car
The national electric car project is to receive government incentives and support from Danantara. It is rife with conflicts of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 22, 2025
The Wrong Way to Adapt to the Climate Crisis
Natural disasters caused by the climate crisis cannot entirely be prevented. Stop policies that worsen the destruction.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 22, 2025
Waking up After Disaster Strikes
Parts of Sumatra were hit by floods resulting from the arbitrary granting of permits to clear forests. Now Papua is under threat.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 22, 2025
The Munir Case Deadlock
Efforts by Komnas HAM to reopen the Munir murder case have led to intervention by the House of Representatives. There is no good faith.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, December 22, 2025
Fiscal Dilemma in Disaster Management
Budget cuts are taking a toll on disaster response. The country is struggling to keep up.
Letters Edisi : Monday, December 15, 2025
Nuclear Power Plant Homework
Indonesia is considering developing nuclear power plants in partnership with a Russian company. Institutional and safety preparedness is uncertain.