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The Devious Omnibus Regulation
The government issued a job creation omnibus regulation in lieu of law (perpu) ignoring a Constitutional Court ruling. This is proof of the increasing signs of autocratic legalism.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 9 January 2023

Pertamina Pension Fund
A Tempo reader writes about a transformation of Pertamina pension fund management.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 9 January 2023

Intercity Bus Services on Autopilot
Rising demand for the premium service sector has led to increasing growth in the intercity bus industry. Government support is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

When Nature Spreads a Curse
There were thousands of disasters in 2022. This was partly due to policies that ignore the environment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

Universities Unsure how to Deal with Sexual Violence
Persecution at Gunadarma University has exposed the way campuses deal with sexual violence. The police have also acted recklessly.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

Humanity First, Then a Pause
The conflict in Papua has resulted in malnourished displaced people. The humanitarian pause does not touch on the concrete problems in Papua.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

The Importance of Life Insurance
A letter to the editor on the importance of health and life insurance.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

Year of Drama, Year of Disasters
The Kaleidoscope 2022 records many important and critical events. What were these events?
Kaleidoscope Edisi : Monday, 2 January 2023

The Double-Edged Sword of the Finance Omnibus Law
The new financial regulation regime that drastically changes many aspects of Indonesian financial architecture is passed into law. There are many shortcomings that could threaten the financial system.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022

Deceitful Spy Pretending to be a Journalist
The tactic of police intelligence officers pretending to be a journalist is exposed. This is a deceitful disguise that could erode public trust.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022

Stop Playing Games with the Election
The KPU gives the green light to political parties that do not meet the factual verification requirements. This damages democracy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022

Defenders for Victims of Sexual Violence
Five women who tenaciously supported victims of sexual violence have been chosen as Tempo’s People of the Year 2022. They fought hard to demand justice for these victims.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022

An Inspiration from France
Clarification of BP Batam and the response of supporters to the French president on the defeat of the French team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 26 December 2022

Another Self-Inflicted Sugar Crisis
Stocks of refined crystal sugar are almost at zero level because of the government’s delay in issuing import permits. This is a result of confusion over data and poor coordination between ministries.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

False Hope in Papua
Because it does not involve all of the main parties in the conflict, the Papuan humanitarian pause might come to nothing. A more inclusive dialogue is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Reforming Our Drugs Oversight
The National Consumers Protection Agency has found that the Food and Drugs Monitoring Agency was negligent in its oversight of the cough syrups that caused acute kidney injuries in children. The pharmaceutical industry must pay compensation.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Ending the Wars Within Our Police
The Ismail Bolong case cannot be separated from the role of Ferdy Sambo. This is the all-time low point of law enforcement.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

A Meticulous Combination of Cinematographic Elements
Tempo’s Best Director of 2022, Kamila Andini, meticulously and thoroughly brings together every element of cinematography in the movie Before, Now & Then (Nana).
Special Report Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Violence that Never Ends
Autobiography as Tempo’s Best Film is a brilliant one. It is Makbul Mubarak’s thrilling debut film about the long history of violence in the country.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

A Prolific Year for Young Filmmakers
Tempo is again holding Film Selection of 2022. This annual tradition is a commitment to publicize the growth of quality Indonesia filmmaking. Who are the best in the filmmaking?
Special Report Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Sweet End-of-Year Gift
Tempo receives many awards this year.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Layers of Happy’s Inner and Body Language
Happy Salma delivered a range of emotions in Nana with gestures and body language in the film Before, Now & Then (Nana). Despite minimal dialogue, Happy was able to bring the figure of Nana to life through impressive body language.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

The Transformation of Kevin
Tempo’s Best Actor of 2022, Kevin Ardilova, delves into rural life, going through ordeals and experiences before coming across an event that appears to be a turnaround to his life.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Incident in Jalan Gatot Subroto
Looking for a Pajero that grazed a reader’s car.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 19 December 2022

Rethinking Our Satellite
The plan to reuse the 123 degrees east satellite orbital slot has the potential to waste state funds. It is an outdated technology.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022

The Future of Mangrove after the G20 Summit
Our mangrove forests are experiencing the fastest deforestation in the world. The saving of mangroves must go beyond mere rhetoric on the global stage.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022

Homework for the Transformational Teachers
Launched two years ago, the Transformational Teacher program is starting to show results in a number of schools. It needs to be more inclusive in order to prevent the appearance of elitism among teachers.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022

A Threatening New Criminal Code
A number of articles in the new Criminal Code move Indonesia further away from a being a modern democratic nation. It is a perfect collaboration between supporters of the authoritarianism of the New Order era.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022

Indonesia’s Nickel
The environmental impact of Indonesia’s nickel mining.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 12 December 2022

Keep Politics Out of Soccer
A number of well-known politicians are vying for the job of PSSI chair. Soccer should be kept away from the political or business interests of its managers.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022

Incompetent Rice Management
As long as President Joko Widodo fails to improve the accuracy of rice data, food policy will always be in disarray. Both supporters and opponents of rice imports have problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022

The Fate of Customary Forests
There is still very little recognition for customary forests. Commitment from the government and initiatives in the form of regulations are needed in order to ensure that indigenous people can live a sustainable life.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022

The Major Battle of Women Ulema
There are hopes that the Indonesian Women Ulema Congress can end the dominance of the patriarchy. They must become more than spectators.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022

How to get Tempo Magazine
Letters on getting Tempo magazine and the rejection of cooperatives to OJK’s oversight.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 5 December 2022

Danger Signals from the Digital Sectors
A slowdown in cash flow triggers bankruptcies of digital startups. A storm of layoffs from technology companies risks increasing the number of educated unemployed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022

Disaster Relief or PR Campaign?
Public officials and state institutions use the Cianjur earthquake to improve their images. Meanwhile the responsible agencies are dragging their feet over the handling of the disaster.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022

Cleaning up the Judges
The new leadership of the IKAHI has an opportunity to improve the quality of judges. It needs to open itself up to oversight of judges by other institutions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022

Keeping the Generals Out of Politics
Negotiations among the elite characterize the process of selecting the TNI commander. The neutrality of the military is at stake.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022

Taking the Korean High-Speed Train
The experience of taking the South Korean high-speed train to Busan.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 28 November 2022

Reining in People's Freedoms
The new Criminal Codes Bill is not very different from the previous problematic draft. It concerns itself with private matters and ignores democracy.