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Proving the Crimes of the Cyber Army
The police should be able to prove that the Muslim Cyber Army is guilty of spreading hoaxes. This would stop the threat to freedom of expression.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Competing using Corruption Proceeds
The KPK has apprehended five incumbent regional leaders who are standing for re-election. Apparent victims of the towering costs of politics.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Questions over the Selection of KPPU Commissioners
The government should push the DPR to carry out a fit-and-proper test of the prospective KPPU commissioners. The DPR should not question the work of the selection committee.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Equanimity's Rough Sailing
The seizure of the Equanimity, a luxury yacht, in Bali by the Indonesian police has heated up the political climate in Malaysia. The US Department of Justice has evidence to implicate businessman Jho Low, said to be close to the family of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Sailing Towards a Gold Mountain
Jho Low has been close with the family of Malaysian Prime Minster Najib Razak since his days at a posh London boarding school. He is fond of partying with major Hollywood figures.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Going Smoothly Outside, Stalled Within
Ten nations are investigating the corruption of 1MDB. The government is covering up the case, while the opposition continues to bring it to the fore.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Conflicts Of Interest
Names are being offered for consideration in the process of selecting candidates for members of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission. Some are rooting for incumbent commissioners.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Two Museums
Four months ago, Haryanto Adikoesoemo inaugurated the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN) in Jakarta. The fine arts museum seems to be a magnet for the younger generation. Although entrance is not free, the place has become a weekend destination, where visitors can meet up with friends and take selfies with works of art from all over the world, for example American artist Jeff Koons’s Hulk installation. Businessman E.Z. Halim also founded the E.Z. Halim Art Museum (EZHM) in Bogor, West Java. The museum may not be as grand as MACAN, but its collection is quite significant because of its ‘specialized’ quality. Although the museum is not yet open to public, one can make an appointment to visit.
Interlude Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

History at the Citeureup Museum
E.Z. Halim seems to have fallen in love with artwork with historical significance and humanitarian themes. He is preparing to make his private collection available to public.
Interlude Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

The Shady Ban on Niqab
The Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University in Yogyakarta has banned its female students from wearing niqab. The ban is seen as in violation of the constitution.
Law Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Hoax Makers
Police arrested members of The Family Cyber Army on suspicion of spreading fake news made to order for those with political interests. The evidence and suspects’ admissions of guilt do not support the allegations against them.
Law Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Old Methods To Rob State Funds
Nine regional head candidates are being indicted in corruption cases. They are using public funds to pay for their campaigns.
National Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

14 Years of Java Jazz
In its 14th year, Java Jazz attempts to draw a millenial audience. Older musicians mingle with a new jazz generation.
Music Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Keeping Trash in reign
Indonesia’s trash continues to accumulate. In 2016, the environment and forestry ministry announced that the country’s trash had reached 65 million tons, an increase of one million tons from the previous year. The government is now attempting to reduce waste production, partly through its trash bank initiative. In several provinces, there are already programs in place meant to reduce and process trash, run by local residents and local governments. In West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, locals partner up with the Komodo Integrated Cooperative to process inorganic trash. Meanwhile, residents of the Padangtegal village in Ubud, Bali, have built an education and campaign center to help reduce the amounts of trash. To commemorate National Waste Awareness Day on February 21, Tempo English reports.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Integrated Waste Program
The Padangtegal Customary village in Bali has adopted an integrated waste management system. Villagers are now campaigning to reduce plastic waste.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti: I’m Alone
Interview Edisi : Monday, 12 March 2018

Local Resources, International Menu
This year, the agriculture ministry is highlighting its food sustainability program through diversification of local foods.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

No Ordinary Pizza
Villagers in the Yapen Islands, Papua, have found a creative use for keladi, using the tuber plant as key ingredient in pizza dough.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Indonesia Remains Committed to Peace in Afghanistan
Indonesia has taken another step in helping Afghanistan’s peace and reconciliation process.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Lebanon Aknowledges Indonesia’s Contribution to UNIFIL
Lebanon acknowledges Indonesia’s contribution to maintaining world peace, particularly by placing its Garuda Contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

ASEAN Ministers Discuss Trade
ASEAN member states’ ministers of economic affairs have agreed to improve trade, among others through e-commerce, self-certification, and the ASEAN Single Window.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Momen
THE arrest of six members of the Muslim Cyber Army (MCA) has given the police indications of the alleged involvement of sponsors of this group.
National Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Drug Rings Rule the Waves
A drug syndicate from Taiwan has entered Indonesia, carrying tons of illegal drugs by sea. Only a small percentage of the smuggling has been intercepted.
Law Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

China Out, Taiwan In
A Taiwanese syndicate has begun to assume control of the country’s drug trade. Its operations has grown over the past year.
Law Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Many spots Remain Unsupervised
In December 2017, the Indonesian Navy began reinforcing its supervision of the Indonesian waters following a report from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN)
Law Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Perry’s Smooth Sailing
The President has long decided on Perry Warjiyo as a candidate for Bank Indonesia governor.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

More Money, More Problems
Pelindo II’s global bonds turned out to have long consequences. The Central Statistics Agency estimates hundreds and billions of rupiah in state losses.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Market Pulse: Getting Used To Volatility
Last week, shortly after President Jokowi was chosen as Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI-P) presidential candidate for the upcoming 2019 election, the rupiah faced considerable turbulence.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Sri Mulyani: Acknowledgement from Dubai
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani received good news last month, when she was awarded Best Minister in the World at the World Government Summit in Dubai
Scene & Heard Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Todung Mulya Lubis & Muliaman Hadad: Peat Water and Learning Diplomacy
Being an ambassador will be a new experience for both Todung Mulya Lubis and Muliaman Darmansyah Hadad.
Scene & Heard Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

In Search for a Running Mate
Some surveys have narrowed the field down to Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto as presidential candidates likely to run in the 2019 general election.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Competing for Second Fiddle
Several politicians are promoting themselves as potential vice-presidential candidates. They have young voters in mind.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Popularity Versus Party Support
Prabowo Subianto is considering Gatot Nurmantyo and Anies Baswedan as running mates. Meanwhile, political parties are promoting their own cadres.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

A Third Coalition
The Democrat Party is trying to put together a new alliance outside of the coalitions supporting Jokowi or Prabowo. But the attempt does not seem popular.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Moeldoko, Presidential Chief of Staff: I’m ready to be a buffer for the President
Former armed forces commander Moeldoko only enjoyed days of leisure for two years following his retirement in July 2015, before President Joko Widodo asked him to lead the Indonesian Farmers Federation (HKTI) in April, 2017.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Jokowi versus Jokowi
Joko Widodo should have more self-confidence as he prepares to run for a second presidential term.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Justice for Ahok
The calls for the Supreme Court to reject Ahok’s legal challenge of his conviction should be ignored. Justice must not bow down to mob pressure.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Narcotics from the Sea
The sea route has becoming increasingly popular among drug smugglers. Cross-country coordination is urgently needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Tough Job Awaits Perry
Perry Warjiyo is the sole candidate for Bank Indonesia governor. He will face tough challenges.
Album Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Letter's
I would like to thank Tempo for publishing about the Home Affairs Ministery’s policies in its February 12-18, 2018 edition.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Temporary Stop Infrastructure Projects
THE government finally allowed 36 infrastructure elevated projects to continue their work.
Indicator Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

The Joker
These days, with the fusion of paranoia and politics, when wariness and worry are becoming strident calls, when religion and politics blame with aggression
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, 5 March 2018

Too Little, Too Late
The accident on the Becakayu toll road project must spur improvements to all infrastructure projects. Political interests should not interfere.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Follow the Money
Bribes from the e-KTP project are thought to have been passed to all parliamentary faction chairs in Senayan. One and all must be brought to justice.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Finding the Middle Ground
The government plans to limit tobacco imports to protect farmers. The reality is not that simple.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Longing For The Suharto Days
The Berkarya Party has qualified to participate in next year’s general election. Relying on the Suharto name, the party plans to house the late former president’s more politically inclined family members. It also embraces religious leaders and retired military officers.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Keeping the Family Name Alive
Suharto’s progeny have ceaselessly worked to keep the memory of their father alive through political parties and religious study groups.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

From Suharto to the Nine Dragons
Many seem to have a thing or two to say about the Garuda Party, founded by Tutut Suharto’s former employee.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Tobacco Regulation in Dispute
The coordinating ministry for the economy seeks to suspend restriction on the imports of cigarettes’ raw ingredients, but the trade ministry is moving ahead.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Digital Music for Millennials
Foreign music applications are flooding the country. To attract users, these apps are partnering with cellular companies.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Property Tycoons’ game
Johan Lensa accused a business partner of committing a crime against him. The state prosecutor feels his claims to be lacking in substance.
National Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

MD3 Law Causes Chaos
The law is turning the Parliament into a ‘superpower’ institution with the advice and approval of the government. No regulation in lieu of a law (perpu) will be issued.
National Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

No to Child Marriage
The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection has declared child marriage, or marriage involving persons under 18, a national emergency. According to a report by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and UNICEF published in 2016, around one in four girls were married before adulthood in 2008-2015. Movements to put an end to child marriage have emerged in various parts of Indonesia. In late December 2017, three women victims of child marriage filed for a judicial review of Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage with the Constitutional Court. Long before that, the Women’s Legal Aid Society in South Sulawesi had already called on youths to take action. Meanwhile, in East Nusa Tenggara, the Youth Coalition for Girls (YCG) formed by Plan International Indonesia is also making their mark in the fight for children’s rights. Tempo English reports.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

A Campaign by and for youth
The Youth Coalition for Girls (YCG) in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, is fighting to put an end to child marriage in the province.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Budjana’s Laid-back Jazz
Dewa Budjana gave a sparkling performance at the Jazz Buzz Salihara. Acting laid back, he was accompanied by a string quartet and a vibraphone.
Music Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Pidi Baiq and Dilan’s Sweet Talk
Dilan is the hottest name on moviegoer’s lips. In less than three weeks, over five million viewers went to watch Dilan, a movie adapted from Pidi Baiq’s best-selling teen lit novel. A band player and a blogger, Pidi is known for his wacky humor.
Film Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin: Religions Must Never be Drawn to Extremes
Interview Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Gray
When Chaka Khan sings My Funny Valentine in her soulful, husky voice we do not remember, nor have to remember, just who is the Valentine she is singing about. We know only this: it symbolizes a sweetheart.
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, 26 February 2018

Reading for the Future
Indonesians appear to have a low interest in reading-at least according to the World’s Most Literate Nations study published by the Central Connecticut State University in 2016
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

The Joys of Reading, Learning and Gardening
Balai Baca Rumah Bako in Kapalo Koto, West Sumatra, offers an unexpected combination of literacy and agriculture.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

The Tree of Knowledge
Nature lovers in Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, have opened a tree library to share their love of reading to children and youths.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Caught in a Burning Price
PLN has sought coal price regulations since the beginning of last year. The option of floor and ceiling rates has been pruned out.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

House of Glass
The State cannot translate God into itself. But recently something has been happening, something that seems to be coming from anxiety, making people consider the State capable of dealing with sin as something measurable with prison terms.
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

A Step Backward in the novel Investigation
The Jakarta Police is using the Ombudsman’s recommendations in the Novel Baswedan investigation. Their excuse to put an end to Muhammad Lestaluhu’s examination.
Law Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

After the king’s Words
Yogyakarta is considered as one of the country’s least tolerant cities. This has the support of authorities and officials.
National Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Momen
LAST Monday, the House of Representative passed the revision to Law No.
National Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Queen Maxima Appreciates Indonesia’s Financial Inclusion Efforts
United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, appreciated Indonesia’s steps to accelerate financial inclusion in the country.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Indonesia Can be Bridge for MSG to Other Regional Cooperations
Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to push economic development in the Melanesia sub-region during the Leader’s Summit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, last week.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Singapore, Indonesia Reaffirm Excellent Relationship
The Foreign Minister of Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan, reaffirmed the excellent, multi-faceted relationship between Singapore and Indonesia after his visit to Indonesia on February 13 and 14.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Tracing Religious History in Barus Mantras
President Joko Widodo’s Inauguration of the Nusantara Islamic Civilization Kilometer Zero Monument on March 24, 2017, confirmed Barus, North Sumatra, as Islam’s first entry point into the Indonesian archipelago (Nusantara), replacing Pasai and Peureulak in Aceh.
Literature Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Terror by Crazed Men
Attacks on kyais and other religious leaders are occurring simultaneously in the regions. The culprits seem to have one thing in common: they act crazy when apprehended.
National Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

The Asian Games Predicament
With such poor preparations, the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang this August may turn into a mess.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Bring Back the Old Yogya
Intolerance continues to be seen in Yogyakarta. Leaders must be firm and the people must unite.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Superpower from Senayan
The House of Representatives has increased its powers through a law revision. Senayan politicians now have legal immunity.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Coal Addiction
PLN has once again proposed regulating the price of coal for electricity. Dependency on fossil fuels is the culprit.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

The Substitute’s Burden
There is still much to prepare for the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang this coming August. The event will cost the state Rp25 trillion.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

A Ceremony Fit for Jokowi’s Taste
The President is getting involved in the preparations for the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Muhammad Jusuf Kalla,
Chair of the Steering Committee of Inasgoc: The President Wants More Splendor
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Market Pulse: The Challenge Of Finding The Right Balance
As we enter the Lunar Year of the Dog, that stresses the virtues of loyalty and caution, it is appropriate that they are adopted, to help us face a more uncertain and volatile market.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

The Multiple Share Crash
The share price of Lippo Group continues to weaken. The promotion of Meikarta has not yet been able to jack up its corporate performance.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Yes to Alms, No to Salary Cut
The government plans to collect alms from Muslim civil servants’ salaries.
Indicator Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Letters
I would like to express my objection to an article titled "Drunk Verdict in the Death Room" published in Tempo magazine, issue February 5-11, 2018.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 19 February 2018

Anies’ Politics in Jakarta
Governor Anies Baswedan may be trying to make the capital more friendly for the poor. But it should be more than just rhetoric.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Dangerous Policies from the Past
Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has issued some controversial decisions. This could endanger democracy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Glutinous Rice Commotion
The Minister of Trade and the Minister of Agriculture are at odds about sticky rice imports. The government has no valid data.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

The Malady of Papua
The deaths of 72 people in the Asmat Regency has highlighted health problems in the Province of Papua. As it turns out, the tens of trillions of rupiah budgeted by the central government each year has not improved the level of health of residents in that region. Cases of infant malnutrition occur every year. The patient mortality rate is five times higher than the national average. Tempo investigated the state of health services in a number of other regencies in Papua starting in August last year, and found many abuses which have been said to have occurred over the years. This investigation was conducted through the cooperation among Tempo magazine, the Tempo Institute, and Free Press Unlimited.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Indonesia's Deadliest ER
The mortality rate for hospital patients in Papua is the highest in Indonesia. Despite having an ample budget, medical services and hospital facilities are still poor.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Lukas Enembe, Governor of Papua: Health Funds Are Not Used As They Should Have Been
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Anung Sugihantono, Director-General of Public Health: The Regional Government Must Also Take Responsibility
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Trouble From Vietnam
The niche for the country’s automotive exports is disrupted after Vietnam applied new regulations. Tens of millions of dollars may be lost.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Sticky Glutinous Rice Imports
The Trade Ministry gave Sarinah license to import glutinous rice. Requests came from large companies unable to directly import them.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Empowering Women in the Public Sphere
IN Indonesia, the public sphere has been dominated by men, with women set aside to the margins. This inequality in public participation has been exacerbated by women’s lack of capacity, another by-product of what has largely been a patriarchal sensibility. Now, many institutions are getting involved, including the non-profit Arika Mahina Foundation, which has set up field schools for women in several regions, including Ambon in Maluku. Meanwhile, the Female-Headed Households Foundation, or Pekka, has formed the Paradigta Academy in Aceh, where women are trained to speak out, take action to eradicate discrimination, and participate in development. Tempo English reports.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

A Prayer Answered
The Arika Mahina Foundation are organizing public discussions on gender equality to inform women in Poka village in Ambon, Maluku.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Between City Hall, the Palace and Kertanegara
Four months since he took office, Anies Baswedan admits to be focusing strongly on his campaign promises to Jakarta’s lower income groups. Prabowo called the Jakarta governor to ask whether he plans to run for the presidency.
National Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Jakarta Governor Anies Rasyid Baswedan: I Come with a Mandate
Interview Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

The Irony Of Zumi Zola
Jambi Governor Zumi Zola is named suspect for allegedly receiving Rp6 billion in bribes.
Law Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Winai Dahlan: In His Grandfather’s Footsteps
Despite initial hesitation, the grandson of Muhammadiyah’s founder is now a prominent halal activist. The Muslim leader lives in Thailand.
Horizons Edisi : Monday, 12 February 2018

Market pulse: Navigating A Changing World Order
At the recent World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump talked about the success of his controversial 'America First' policies which isolate the US from the effects of globalization.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Indonesia-Afghanistan To Strengthen Economic Cooperation
President Joko Widodo visited Afghanistan and met President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul on February 29. In the meeting, the two leaders agreed to improve the two countries’ economic cooperation. "I have asked the ministers to push business to business contact," said President Jokowi.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

National Human Rights Commission Chairman Ahmad Taufan Damanik: Sexual Orientation is a Basic Human Right
THE furor over the issue of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community suddenly became a discussion at the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM).
Interview Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

LGBT's Caught Up in Election Pandering
Violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is increasing as the 2019 General Elections approach. Indications show that the police are among their persecutors. Along with communism, LGBTs are the most abhorred group.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Curbing The LGBT
Political parties are avoiding deliberations on criminal punishment for LGBTs in the Criminal Code. Many do not understand the substance of the issue, but resort to political pandering in order to win sympathy.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Harmony in Kotagede
Arif Ahmad believes that God created men and women. However, this neighborhood association chairman in Kotagede, Yogyakarta
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Protecting LGBTs
THE fact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights are always hotly debated ahead of every general election is proof that this issue contains major political impact.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Skulduggery in Party Verifications
The simplification of parties’ factual verifications is violating the law. The validity of election results could be in danger.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Nightmare at Jakarta Police
A report that South Korean citizens were extorted by Jakarta police must be followed up. This kind of deplorable behavior tarnishes the reputation of law enforcement.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

The Era of Big Data
Companies here must utilize big data to help structure their businesses. However, protection for consumers must continue to be a primary concern.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Don’t Regulate Online Taxi Rates
The government has issued Transportation Minister Regulation No. 108/2017 on Non-route Public Transportation, which regulates, among others, the minimum and maximum rates for online taxis.
Indicator Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Letters
Dear readers, digitalization and the rapid growth of Internet-based communication technology impact everyone, and Tempo is no exception.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Daoed Joesoef
On the wall of Daoed Joesoef’s house is a painting: an empty beach, with waves rolling from the horizon.
Sidelines Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Mentawai Islands: Revisiting Ancient Ways
We’re learning that modern civilization is not all it’s cracked up to be and many of us can’t help the desire for a getaway to a place where religion, creative art and harmony with nature are still alive. One such faraway land blessed with these hallmarks of culture is the Mentawai Islands 100 kilometers off the coast of West Sumatra.
Travel Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

The Difficult Breeding of the Javanese Bull
Baluran National Park’s semi-natural breeding program for the Javanese bull is not running as well as expected. Parent bulls are few and enclosures are too small.
Environment Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Respecting Differences, Fostering Peace
Indonesia’s ethnic and religious groups are often at odds, with tension brewing among them and even violent conflicts. But community groups have stepped forward to offer peace. The Women’s Legal Aid Institute (LBH-APIK) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and the Circle of Imagine Society (CIS) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with the help of Oxfam Indonesia, are working with youths from different faiths and ethnic backgrounds to put an end to discrimination and radicalism among religious groups and communities.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Carrying the Torch for Unity
A youth group in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have declared a peace pact. It all began with the National Torch of Peace for Indonesian Youths.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Bail or Bribe?
Police arrested six Korean nationals for allegedly using drugs. Not long after, they were released, after purportedly paying Rp1.6 billion.
Law Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Not-So-Simple Party Verification
The government and the DPR rejected KPU’s proposal to perform field verification for political parties.
National Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

The Footprints of Apartheid
Slavery shackled South Africa for 200 years. The rights of the country’s black population were restricted, even to the simple right as going into city centers. Conditions worsened when the apartheid policy was imposed in 1948, with an increasing number of blacks detained and sent to exile.
Interlude Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Beverly Hills of the Slums
Some of Langa’s residents live in poverty, not so different from the days of apartheid. A ‘poverty tour’ is offered to tourists.
Interlude Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Putting Big Data To Good Use
Local companies are starting to monetize digital data. Product development and business expansion no longer rely on intuition.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 5 February 2018

Going Overboard On Morality
The Criminal Code Revisions Bill broadens the scope of the crime of adultery and criminalizes same-sex intercourse. It is a misbegotten regulation.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Don’t Recall KPK Investigators
Police are attempting to recall their investigators who are already KPK staffers. This is a systematic attempt to ‘deflate’ corruption eradication.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Another Dispute on Reclamation
An unresolved dispute between a developer and its buyers has now transitioned into an issue of defamation. Once again, this is the end result of pliable laws.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Same Alexis, Different Name
Prostitution is still taking place at Alexis Hotel even though the Jakarta government did not renew the license of that hotel and its massage parlor. The excitement of the successful shutdown has not been proven as the ‘heaven on earth’ at Alexis just moved to another floor with karaoke rooms. A Tempo investigation conducted since January showed that prostitution is not only taking place at Alexis. Similar practices are still occurring at other nightclubs, such as the Malio, Classic, Emporium, and Illigals. Nightlife businesses, which contribute Rp769.5 billion in taxes, have hardly had any legal brushes with the authorities despite many obvious violations, ranging from hours of operation to human trafficking. In fact, narcotics continue to be sold at Illigals. This investigation was conducted through the cooperation between Tempo, the Tempo Institute, and Free Press Unlimited.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Stuck in a Prison of Debt
Many female escorts become victims of human trafficking. They cannot leave because they have debts of up to hundreds of millions of rupiah.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Deputy Governor of Jakarta: There are 33 Nightclubs Showing Indications of Selling Drugs
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Alex Tirta Juwana Darmadji, Founder of the Alexis Group: That’s the Entertainment Business
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Silicon Valley Financing
Go-Jek has received fresh financing from Google. The Indonesian startup’s current valuation is estimated to be at a total of Rp40 trillion.
Economy Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

KPK-Police Tug of War
The National Police HQ has finally approved the resignation letters of six officers, who have now become permanent KPK investigators. Of the total 22 officers, five are still waiting for the headquarters’ approval.
Law Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Lawsuit Ends in Criminalization
A property buyer for Jakarta’s reclaimed islands is named suspect for harshly criticizing and filing a lawsuit against the developer. Buyers are demanding a full refund.
Law Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Setya’s Testimony, KPK’s Doubt
Setya Novanto has requested to become a ‘justice collaborator’ for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), to help the agency expose the electronic ID card (e-KTP) corruption. But he has offered no new names of people who took bribes in the project. Setya has also positioned himself as a non-primary offender, the main requirement for being a justice collaborator in a major case.
National Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Premium Village Cacao
According to the Indonesian Cacao Industry Association (AIKI), Indonesia’s cacao plantations only yield around 340,000 tons of produce annually, while the country’s cacao processing capacity is now at at 800,000 tons. Seeing the country’s untapped cacao potentials, the non-profit organization Rikolto Indonesia is training farmers to improve their harvests, both in quality and quantity, and helping farmers obtain sustainable farming certification. Partnering with local NGOs, Rikolto is assisting farmers in two Indonesian regions, namely the regencies of Polewali Mandar in West Sulawesi and East Luwu in South Sulawesi. To commemorate National Nutrition Day on January 25, Tempo English reports.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Freedom from Middlemen
Farmers in the East Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, are sustainably farming their cacao and freeing themselves from middlemen in the process.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Leadership Council of Iran Member Ayatollah Muhammad Husseini Shahroudi: No Reason to Replace Ali Khamenei
International Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Robert Pakpahan, Director-General of Taxation: Tax Targets Are Hard to Achieve:
Interview Edisi : Monday, 29 January 2018

Misguided Rice Management
THE debate over whether or not Indonesia needs to import rice should not have taken place. As long as the government maintained a valid national rice data, rice policy confusion need not have led to the embarrassing stage it has reached today: mutual accusations between ministries. It is quite saddening because this is not the first time that such bickering has occurred.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

A Very Political Reshuffle
President Joko Widodo's latest cabinet shake up was aimed at 2019. He should not forget his own promises.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

Rounding Up the Collaborators
Setya Novanto's attorney and physician are not immune to the law. Anyone protecting corruptors have to be prosecuted.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

Losing History
The fire at Museum Bahari which stores Indonesia's maritime historical heritage and shipping objects, have to be investigated. It is a disaster this country cannot afford.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

Malaysiakini’s Verdict AnnulLed
The judge has decided in favor of the lawsuit of a mining company against the news website of Malaysiakini. There is fund raising activity to pay compensation.
International Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

Surplus Now, Shortage Later
Potential decreases in rice production were already detected early last year.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 22 January 2018

Below the Sufficiency Limit
Decreased supply has led to vendors fighting over rice stock. The State Logistics Agency has found it difficult to come up with sufficient supply due to steadily increasing rice prices.~