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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?
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.