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Status Quo Wins Police Reform
The police remain unchanged. Reform recommendations fail to address the institution’s most critical problems.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, May 18, 2026
Prabowo’s Solar Blind Pick
The Red-and-White Village Cooperatives will be involved in the massive solar power plant development project. A risky decision.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 18, 2026
The Nickel Curse Strikes Pomalaa
The development of the Pomalaa Block nickel smelter industrial zone is suspected of causing environmental damage. It is just the beginning of what is to come.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 18, 2026
The Army Is Not an Entertainment Curator
Soldiers should not be allowed to halt the screening of a film. People need to be given the opportunity to watch it and judge for themselves.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 18, 2026
Toothless Recommendations for Police Reform
The proposal of the Commission for the Acceleration of Police Reform is weak and lacks punching power. It began as a gimmick on President Prabowo’s part.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 18, 2026
Commercialization Masked as Conservation
The National Park Financing Task Force risks diverting conservation goals toward commercial interests. There is a potential conflict of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 11, 2026
Mounting Casualties at Level Crossings
Frequent accidents at railway level crossings reflect the government’s failure to ensure public safety.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 11, 2026
The Black and White Red-and-White Cooperatives
The management of these state-owned cooperatives is moving ever further away from the spirit of mutual cooperation. It is rife with conflicts of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 11, 2026
Struggling to Defend the Rupiah
Intervention by Bank Indonesia fails to stop the weakening of the rupiah’s exchange rate. Fiscal discipline is the key.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 11, 2026
Daniel Blockert’s Vinyl Hunt
Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Daniel Blockert went hunting for vinyl records at a music market in Jakarta’s SCBD, Jakarta. Ali is one of his favorite Indonesian bands.
Scene & Heard Edisi : Monday, May 11, 2026
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
Economic indicators are weakening alongside a decline in public confidence. Even borrowing has become more expensive.
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.