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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.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
A World Cup with Many Problems
The World Cup attracts harsh criticism because of the lack of democracy and human rights in Qatar. This is all because of FIFA’s own leniency towards corruption.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
The Bribery Tale of Ismail Bolong
Triggered by squabbles between police generals, a new case of bribery connected to illegal coal mining in East Kalimantan was thrown into the spotlight. Jokowi missed yet another opportunity for reform.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
The Path Towards Green Financing
Indonesia has an opportunity to obtain green financing through a number of schemes. The underlying framework for development must be changed in order to achieve the emissions reduction target.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
The Mass Layoff Data
ILO never released data on mass layoffs issued by the industry ministry.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 21 November 2022
It’s Time for Digital TV
TV stations’ digital migration brings many benefits to all, from better picture quality to accelerated Internet connection. It is time the government took a firmer stance.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
Legal Trouble for Salt Imports
The AGO arrest suspects in the corruption case regarding salt imports using a ‘flexible’ article governing economic losses to the state. Import limits is the crux of the matter.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
Empty Prestige of G20
Overwhelmingly prepared, the G20 Summit is not yet proven capable of inviting investments.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
Winter is Really Coming
The global economic downturn has resulted in one million workers in the textile and footwear industries under threat of being laid off. The government needs to intervene to prevent potential widespread restiveness in the labor force.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
ASEAN Admits Timor-Leste as Member
ASEAN agrees in principle to accept Timor-Leste to become its 11th member.
Diplomatic Bag Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
The Quality of Party Campaigns
Why has the quality of party campaigns always been poor?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 14 November 2022
Conflict of Interest in GoTo’s Transaction
GoTo shares in the stock market continue to plunge alongside news of the exit of several big investors. Telkom’s investment is now at stake.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Empty Promises for Climate Crisis Mitigation
The government made an ambitious promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in time for the COP27 convention in Egypt. This was not supported by pro-environment development policies.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Commission for Corruption Politicizing
A year after taking over the case of Pertamina’s LNG procurement from the Attorney General’s Office, the Corruption Eradication Commission is still keeping the name of the suspect secret. The target is an official during Yudoyono’s presidency.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Presidential Candidates’ Balancing Act
While Ganjar Pranowo has yet to attain his ticket to join the election, Anies Baswedan faces imminent failure in his bid for presidential candidacy as he gets mired in a tug-of-war for a vice-presidential candidate. Beware of signs of trickery by political jesters.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Konimex’s Right of Reply
A complaint from a Turkish Airlines passenger.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 7 November 2022
Breaking the Iceberg of Sexual Violence
How the cooperatives ministry is handling a case of sexual violence reflects on how low the comprehension levels are of state apparatus regarding gender justice. It is possible many similar cases have never been revealed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
Negligent Health Authorities
A non-functioning health system results in a sharp rise in the number of children with acute kidney injury. Poor government monitoring and non-compliance by the pharmaceutical industry are the main causes.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
Minister Erick’s Anticorruption Gimmick
Minister Erick Thohir promises to ban former corruptors from becoming directors of state-owned enterprises. Mere gimmicks are inadequate for a comprehensive cleanup of state-owned enterprises.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
Empty Talks of Energy Transition
The government’s image-building agenda is apparent in the planned acquisition of PLN’s coal-fired power plant by Bukit Asam. There is a certain danger behind the way government runs its energy transition campaign.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
The Hard Choice of Democracy
Democracy suffers setbacks in the Jokowi era. Is it true?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 31 October 2022
Another Old Song about Sugar
The acceleration of self-sufficiency in sugar supply is used as an excuse to give monopoly right of imports to a state-owned company. This could trigger corruption.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 October 2022
State's Failure to Protect Children
The health ministry and the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency failed to anticipate acute kidney injuries in children. The pharmaceutical companies involved must be heavily punished.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 October 2022
Urgent Need for Police Reform
The reputation of the National Police has further been damaged by the drug case involving Insp. Gen. Teddy Minahasa. President Jokowi can no longer simply allow this state of affairs to continue.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 October 2022
Jakarta’s Public Transportation
A Jakarta public transportation user’s letter to interim Jakarta Governor Heru Budi Hartono and Supreme Court Justice Takdir Rahmadi’s right of reply.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 24 October 2022
Caution on the Verge of Recession
The government must be ready to deal with the impact of a global recession, which is staring us in the face. Spending on major projects should be reexamined and reduced in order to improve the buying power of vulnerable people.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
Emissions Reduction Playacting
Indonesia increases its target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions yet again. This will only be of any use if it is accompanied by real action and transparency of data.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
Education is More than Just Apps
In its desire to solve the issue of over complex bureaucracy, Minister Nadiem Makarim’s shadow team has not addressed the essence of the problems at the education ministry.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
The Chronic Sickness in Our Courts
Dimyati Sudrajad is the first Supreme Court judge to have been detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for taking bribes. This shows the dilapidated state of our court system.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
THE DEFENDER
Cartoon: Beng Rahadian
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
Motor Vehicle Restriction
Letters dealing with motor vehicle restriction and extreme weather mitigation.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 17 October 2022
The Anti-Science Minister
Barring the entry of five foreign researchers underlines the anti-science and anti-criticism stance of Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya. This is a danger for the environment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
The Wrong Decision about Gas Stoves
The government cancels the gas stove to electric stove conversion program. The endeavor to save state funds is waylaid by political image saving.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
Anies’ Candidacy and Jokowi’s Déjà Vu
The NasDem Party announces that Anies Baswedan will be its presidential candidate. In the brutal world of interest politics, can Anies avoid repeating Jokowi’s mistakes?
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
Slaughter in Kanjuruhan
Using tear gas in a stadium was a huge mistake by the authorities, especially since this chemical, which affects the ability to see, was directed at the seating area.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
Soccer Disaster
Cartoon: Hari Pras
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
Kratom Farmers’ Protest
Indonesian kratom farmers lodge a protest in their trade with the United States. There is also a consumer dispute over kiosk purchase.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 10 October 2022
A New Era for PLN
The ministry for state-owned enterprises changes the organizational structure of PLN. This should provide the momentum for it to do business in a way that is more flexible, efficient and transparent.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
No More Foolish Ideas
The idea of proposing Joko Widodo as vice president will wreck the administration of the state and democracy. The lust for staying in power must be tamed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
Making Sure It Does Not Happen Again
The government needs to preserve the memory of human rights abuses of the past to ensure that these dark events are not repeated.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
Social Forest Freeloaders
NGOs supporting the social forestry scheme are demanding illegal levies from farmers. This is obstructing the aims of the social forestry program.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
TNI Must Maintain Its Neutrality
What does Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yudo Margono have to say about the issues surrounding the candidature for the position of the armed forces commander and maritime security?
Interview Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
How to Obtain Wage Subsidy
A reader questions the wage subsidy that has not yet been disbursed.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 3 October 2022
Cash Crisis at SOEs
The working capital of state-owned construction companies is running short because of debt repayments. They are trapped in infrastructure projects.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
Building Castles in the Air
Whoever replaces Lili Pintauli will not change things at the KPK. It needs more than the replacement of one commissioner.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
Targeting Lukas Enembe
Without a paradigm shift from Jakarta in the way it sees Papua, the eradication of corruption there will not make the slightest difference to the daily lives of people in the province.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
Ending the Conflict at Military HQ
Relations between Gen. Andika and Gen. Dudung have become heated. They need to cool down before they endanger the institution of the TNI and civil supremacy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
Building an Environmental-Friendly Jakarta
A letter suggesting Oakland’s concept for building an environmental-friendly Jakarta.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 26 September 2022
Blue Blood in the Red Party
By putting forward Puan Maharani for the presidency, the PDI-P wants to realize its plan for the 2024 elections to be contested by only two candidate pairs. This has the potential to sharpen polarization.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
Ongoing Violence at Pesantren
A student at the Darussalam Gontor Islamic Boarding School was beaten to death by his seniors. Supervision of pesantren is still weak.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
Ending Personal Data Leaks
Leaks of personal information have led to millions of people being threatened with the loss of freedoms. The government must take responsibility.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
The Pension Fund Burden
Changes to the civil service pension scheme are important to reduce the burden on state finances. It is time for a fair and professional formula.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
Jokowi’s Vice-President Candidacy Issue
Why do Joko Widodo’s supporters continue promoting his third-term presidency?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 19 September 2022
Protecting Papuan Wildlife
The trade in wildlife and the destruction of forests in Papua continue. The central government must support Papua and West Papua becoming conservation provinces.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
Looming Crisis in Cimandiri
The condition of the Cimandiri watershed is increasingly critical. The government is simply washing its hands while corporations are no longer worried about clearing more forests.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
The Divided Development Party
Once again, there is dual leadership within the United Development Party (PPP). This is a result of political pragmatism and a poor conflict resolution mechanism.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
A Half-Hearted Cut
The government finally increases fuel prices. Rising inflation could be tackled by social assistance and by investigating the causes of price rises.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
No Teachers at Schools
Many teachers do not attend schools in remote villages in Raja Ampat and other regencies in West Papua and Papua. Some community groups work to rescue primary education there.
Outreach Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
The Fuel Price Hike’s Bitter Pill
Why is the fuel price hike controversial?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 12 September 2022
Momentum for Reforms
The scandal involving Ferdy Sambo, who is suspected of killing Brigadier Yosua Hutabarat, should spur on improvements within the police. This case must not simply fade away.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 September 2022
A Strange Blessing for a Troubled Company
The purchase of Jembatan Nusantara shares by ASDP triggers a polemic. This is the result of weak oversight by the state-owned enterprises ministry.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 September 2022
The Problem with Investment-First Policy
The Trenggalek regent is protesting the plan to open a gold mine in his region. The government’s development policies ignore the environment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 September 2022
No Hope in Sight
The non-judicial team established by Jokowi has the potential to absolve violators of gross human rights abuses of their crimes. It is a shortcut to impunity.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 5 September 2022
The Sea Toll Container Scarcity
Sea toll shipping containers are often scarce. Why?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 5 September 2022
The Danger of Forced Hijab
Both banning and forcing schoolgirls to wear hijab are dangerous to the social system in Indonesia. This could strengthen identity politics.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 August 2022
Bribery on Our Campus
The Rector of Lampung University took Rp5 billion in bribes from prospective students. This is a consequence of poor oversight from the ministry of education.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 August 2022
Lin Che Wei's Right to Justice
The Attorney General’s Office is trying to force corruption charges against Lin Che Wei related to exports of palm oil. This ignores the principle of justice in law enforcement.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 August 2022
The Heavy Burden of Fuel Subsidies
President Joko Widodo needs to immediately reduce fuel subsidies. Most of these subsidies do not reach their targets.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 29 August 2022
The Wayang Philosophy
A letter about the wayang philosophy.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 29 August 2022
Chaotic Airport Management
The government plans to restart operations at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport. It is time to reexamine the private sector management scheme.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 August 2022
New Momentum for Deforestation
Next year, the European Union is to implement a new regulation on the sustainability of timber and non-timber products. This could be used as momentum to protect Indonesia's forests.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 August 2022
Absolving the Sins
The non-judicial gross human rights violations settlement team has the potential to absolve the perpetrators of their sins. The victims and their families will not receive justice.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 August 2022
The Final Piece of the Puzzle
The police name Putri Candrawathi, wife of Ferdy Sambo, a suspect in the premeditated murder of Brig. Yosua. It is time for reforms within the National Police.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 22 August 2022
ICEL’s Clarification
ICEL's clarification and the right of reply of Semarang State University.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 22 August 2022
Preventing Another Coal Crisis
There is another crisis of coal supplies for PLN as a result of regulations that are easy for businesses to find a way around. There is no need to establish a public service agency.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
Time to End Honorary Doctorates
The awarding of honorary doctorates to politicians and state officials continues. It is time to have a moratorium and a reexamination of the rules.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
House Cleaning After Sambo Case
The police name Ferdy Sambo a suspect for premeditated murder. There are many strange aspects to the case.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
The Model Leadership of Ali Sadikin
Ali Sadikin taught us that the real work of a public official is far more important than his or her image. He was not allergic to criticism.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
Oppressed Petition
Ali Sadikin started opposing President Suharto after he no longer served as governor of Jakarta. He was ready to run as a presidential candidate.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
Spring after the Fall
An editorial note to start the 23rd year of Tempo English.