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The Right to Dissent Is Not a Crime
Judges acquitted a JakTV news director of obstruction of justice charges. This ruling vindicates free speech and is a win for freedom of expression.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Law Enforcement Falls into Temptation of Sensationalism
Law enforcement officers are increasingly emphasizing sensationalism, eroding public trust.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Human Trafficking is Not for Theatrics
Investigation work into human trafficking must not be interfered with by other interests, including interference from regional heads who prioritize popularity.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Put Humanity Before War in Iran
The United States and Israel’s regime change justification for attacking Iran is a contrivance. Why are some Iranians happy about the death of Ayatollah Khamenei?
Opinion Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
The Government’s Willingness to Hear Criticism
A good government is willing to listen to public criticism. Only now do some people learn who Raden Saleh was.
Letters Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Causes of Frequent Human Trafficking Cases in East Nusa Tenggara
Human trafficking is rampant in East Nusa Tenggara along with the growth of tourism. Poverty is a driving factor.
National Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Dedi Mulyadi’s Role in Handling the Human Trafficking Case in Maumere
A dozen women from West Java are suspected of being victims of human trafficking in East Nusa Tenggara. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi intervened in the case.
National Edisi : Monday, March 9, 2026
Old Issues of Tempo Magazine
A reader proposes that Tempo reprint its inaugural edition and publish a special issue for Police Day.
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.