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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.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, February 2, 2026
BPK’s Explanation of the Fakfak Fertilizer Industrial Estate
BPK provides additional clarification regarding the article on the Fakfak Fertilizer Industrial Estate. Also, the outcry of AJB Bumiputera customers.
Letters Edisi : Monday, January 26, 2026
The End of Bank Indonesia’s Independence
The nomination of Thomas Djiwandono for Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia has sparked criticism. It undermines investor confidence.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 26, 2026
Superficial Police Reforms
The Commission for the Acceleration of Police Reforms is busying itself with tinkering with the institution, rather than putting right more substantive problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 26, 2026
The Wrong Way to Tackle Disinformation
There is no need to continue with the anti-disinformation and foreign propaganda bill. Existing legislation is sufficient.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 26, 2026
The Bogus Food Estate Project
The government is expanding the food estate project in South Papua. Without governance, environmental destruction is inevitable.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, January 26, 2026
Who Did Prabowo Mean by ‘Foreign Lackeys’?
Prabowo often says there are foreign lackeys who do not want Indonesia to progress. Who are they?