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NasDem Party’s Right of Reply
Right of reply from the NasDem Party. Also comments on the Nadiem Makarim trial, and a reunion of former National Development Planning Agency officials.
Letters Edisi : Monday, June 1, 2026
The Divergent Economics of Sumitro’s Son
Unlike his father, Prabowo Subianto is running Indonesia’s economy recklessly and without fiscal discipline. The apple does not always fall close to the tree.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, June 1, 2026
The End of the Fugitive Years of the Man with Nine Names
After a decade as a fugitive, Sumitro agreed to return home and help the New Order government. An intelligence operation was needed to bring him back.
Special Edition Edisi : Monday, June 1, 2026
The Bloated Red-and-White Cabinet
The Red-and-White Cabinet is filled with incompetent ministers, even though Prabowo’s ideas for advancing Indonesia are good.
Letters Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
Monopoly Returns Under Export Agency
The government establishes Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia as a special export agency. It signifies the return of business monopolies.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
Money Laundering Charges in Customs Bribery Case
Court hearings reveal the alleged involvement of the Customs director-general in an import bribery scheme. It is an organized corruption.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
Awkward Diplomacy Toward Israel
Indonesia’s diplomacy appears uncertain in dealing with Israel, even when its citizens are detained during a humanitarian mission.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
All for Teddy Indra Wijaya
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya enjoys extensive privileges. Damaging institutions and creating disorder.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
Single Export Body Risks
The government is establishing a new state-owned enterprise as the sole exporter of strategic commodities. It could erode the trade surplus.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
The Release of Indonesians Abducted by Israel
Israel released nine Indonesians abducted while participating in Global Sumud Flotilla activities. They were deported.
News Capsule Edisi : Monday, May 25, 2026
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.