House of Cards: Risky Rules for a Three-Million Promise

The government continues to tout its ambitious target of building three million homes per year. Policy shifts could trigger a surge in non-performing loans.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 4, 2026

Contradictive Customary Forests Protection

The House of Representatives and the government suddenly take an interest in the Indigenous Peoples Bill. Meanwhile, land grabs continue unabated.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 4, 2026

The Stakes in the Laptop Procurement Case

The Chromebook case trial shows the inconsistency of the prosecution’s indictments. The education budget is at stake.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 4, 2026

An Instant Way to Co-opt Workers

Prabowo is worried about the labor protests. He pretends to stand up for the common people.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 4, 2026

More Debt Than Means

Letter From Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

The Cabinet Secretary’s Privilege Inflation

Teddy Indra Wijaya has enjoyed a windfall of privileges since serving as Prabowo Subianto’s aide. He is now the president’s de facto spokesperson.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

Party Egos in General Election Law Revision

The revision of General Election Law should strengthen public representation, not merely secure seats for political parties.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

Reforming the Public Services Watchdog

The Indonesian Ombudsman Chair is named a corruption suspect. The institution needs to be reformed comprehensively.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

On the Verge of Bankruptcy

The government is dipping into its emergency funds, while debt repayments are being delayed. If they resort to printing more money, the onset of hyperinflation will only be a matter of time.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

House Passes Domestic Workers Protection Law

The Domestic Workers Protection Bill is passed after 22 years of deliberation. It needs implementing regulations.

News Capsule Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

Why Parties Are Stalling Election Law Revision

Parties remain divided over parliamentary thresholds and the electoral system. A regulation in lieu of law looms if talks deadlock.

National Edisi : Monday, April 27, 2026

Dispute Over TNI Housing Evictions

Evictions of Indonesian Military housing occupants often turn chaotic. Why?

Letters Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

Sowing Fires, Reaping Smoke

Forest and land fires are generally sparked by human hands. The response remains chaotic and mismanaged.

Letter From Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

A Coal-ossal Dilemma

The government decides to cut coal production. There is no transparency with regards to quota allocation.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

Slow Measles Response

The government is at a loss over how to contain a measles outbreak. It fails to respond promptly to early warnings.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

The Satellite Corruption’s Chain of Responsibility

The suspect in the satellite corruption case does not want to be the only person prosecuted. He has named Ryamizard and Jokowi.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

Bare-bones Measures to Anticipate Forest Fires

Forest and land fires in several provinces spread as the El Niño climate pattern takes hold. Budget constraints, uncoordinated government efforts, and impulsive leadership leave disaster management in disarray.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 20, 2026

The Ploy to Strengthen the Financial Services Authority

Discussions on the revision of the Law on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening press on, threatening to undermine the independence of the OJK.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 13, 2026

Half-Hearted Response to Climate Crisis

The threat of a climate crisis is looming. The government’s response still falls short.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 13, 2026

The Forest Enforcement Task Force Above the Law

The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force detains Samin Tan, becoming an instrument of pressure rather than transparent law enforcement.

Opinion Edisi : Monday, April 13, 2026