Konten
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.
Letter From Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
Citayam Fashion Week
Letters from the readers on the Citayam Fashion Week, PeduliLindungi apps and general election ink.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 15 August 2022
The Problem with Energy Transition
The government is in a quandary as regards to restraining household LPG subsidies. It is the result of prior reluctance to carry out a thorough energy migration program.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 8 August 2022
Ending Single-Use Plastic
It is time production of single-use plastic be ended. Consumers should simply boycott products using non-environmental-friendly packaging, such as single-use plastic.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 8 August 2022
Enough, Prabowo
The unbecoming record of Prabowo Subianto’s participation in the prior two presidential elections makes him unfit to be a candidate leader of the nation. He should select another, more fitting candidate.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 8 August 2022
Conspiracy to Cover-up
A conspiracy allegedly involving Insp. Gen. Ferdy Sambo to cover up the cause of death of Brig. Yosua needs to be traced right up to the court of law. There is a possibility other actors are involved.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 8 August 2022
Agriculture Ministry’s Right of Reply
The Agriculture Ministry has a letter on the right of reply to Tempo’s report about the procurement of the foot-and-mouth disease vaccines.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 8 August 2022
Profit Seekers in the Time of Crisis
The government’s tardiness in anticipating the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock has led to problems. Some people are seeking to make profits from the import of beef and vaccines.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
Time Bomb of Debt Restructuring
The quality of credit in the banking system is in decline. This could lead to major problems if relief through restructuring ends.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
The Half-Hearted Restoration of Peatlands
Indonesia fails to preserve peatlands that could mitigate the climate crisis. The carbon trading scheme to conserve peatlands is still unclear.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
Cunning Way to Stifle Criticism
The government implements a registration system for electronic system providers. This includes flexible provisions that threaten freedom of expression.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
OPEN SEASON
Cartoon: Muhammad Nasir
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
On the Role of Deputies
The office of deputies in the government often ruins democracy. Why?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 1 August 2022
Botched Cover-Up
Even if Ferdy Sambo was not involved in the death of Brig. Yosua, he should still be questioned because he did not report the bloody incident. There is no need for the police chief to hesitate.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 July 2022
Celebrating Citayam Fashion Week
The lack of public spaces in Jakarta’s satellite cities leads to the social phenomenon of Citayam Fashion Week. This shows the government’s failure to develop sustainable cities.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 July 2022
The Undemocratic Criminal Code
The Criminal Code Bill is full of legal threats to personal and political rights. It is anti-democratic.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 July 2022
Don't Delay the Energy Transition
The government's endeavor to encourage the use of new and renewable energy still faces obstacles. It is time to change the paradigm from cost into investment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 July 2022
Jokowi’s Weak Public Communication
Why do many policies of President Jokowi’s government trigger debates?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 25 July 2022
Avoiding Rent Seekers
Vale Indonesia prepares to fulfill its obligation of transferring a majority of shares to the states while being overshadowed by the decline in production and performance.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 July 2022
Finding the Root Cause
Revocation of permits is not the solution to the problem of sexual violence in Islamic boarding schools. Institutions of religious education should be open to public scrutiny.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 July 2022
Justice for Brigadier Yosua
The police must not cover up the case of Brig. Nopriansyah Yosua Hutabarat’s killing. A repeat autopsy needs to be conducted.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 July 2022
Time to Legalize Cannabis
The health ministry has no need to be hesitant about legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes. Legalization of the weed will solve many problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 July 2022
The Road of Jakarta Governor’s Residence
Readers’ letters about an access road plan around the Jakarta Governor’s private residence and the exemplary deeds of Hoegeng, Hatta, Gus Dur and Habibie.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 18 July 2022
Restoring Public Trust in Anti-Corruption Commission
The criminal nature of the gratuities accepted by Lili Pintauli Siregar was enough to take the deputy chair of the KPK to court. This is momentum to restore the dignity of the anti-graft commission.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 July 2022
Swift Punishment for ACT
The findings of abuses in the Aksi Cepat Tanggap humanitarian organization result in the suspension of its permit and the freezing of its bank accounts. A Fundraising Law is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 July 2022
Komodo Conservation for Premium Tourism
The government wants to limit the number of tourists visiting Komodo National Park. The environmental carrying capacity is only being used as an excuse to develop premium tourism.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 July 2022
Garuda and High-Cost Nationalism
The government is to inject Rp7.5 trillion of fresh funds into Garuda Indonesia. This has the risk of turning into a long-term burden.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 July 2022
The AJB Bumiputera Chaos
Readers' letter: from the satirical poetry to the AJB Bumiputera muddle.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 11 July 2022
Cleaning Up an Outbreak
The government finally establishes a special team to address the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Urgency must not be used as an excuse for lack of accountability.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 July 2022
A Crisis Staring Us in the Face
People in Ternate, North Maluku are taking the initiative to collect rainwater for daily use, showing that the water crisis is almost upon us. The government needs to work harder to guarantee our right to water.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 July 2022
Law of the Jungle
Former Tanah Bumbu Regent Mardani H. Maming accuses businessman Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad or Haji Isam of being behind a criminal case he has found himself involved in. The KPK becomes a battleground for political influence.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 July 2022
The Irony of a Humanitarian Organization
There are indications that the founder and executives of the Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) humanitarian organization have used the organization’s funds for personal interests. This is a result of weak regulations.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 July 2022
Relations between Indonesia and Malaysia
Letters that discuss Indonesia’s politics today and diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 4 July 2022
Anies’ Political Conundrum
Not yet completely discarding an adverse image resulting from political polarization in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election, Anies Baswedan is now facing the threat of a too-high dependency on a political cartel.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 27 June 2022
A Cautionary Word for the Mother and Child's Bill
The government and the DPR should not be in a hurry to ratify the Mother and Child Welfare Bill. It needs further study for effective application.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 27 June 2022
Denying Jakarta’s Putrid Air
It is pointless for the government to deny Jakarta’s air is once again heavily polluted. Denial will only gives people a false sense of security.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 27 June 2022
The Crypto Time Bomb
The value of cryptocurrency took a nosedive in the past few months. Investors are biting their nails.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 27 June 2022
Haj Pilgrimage Fraud
Letters from readers about compensation for an online debt collected with intimidation and hajj and umrah pilgrimage fraud.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 27 June 2022
Halfhearted Energy Transition
There are delays to permits for rooftop solar panels in a number of regions. Government policy does not yet support the transition to using green energy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 20 June 2022
Protecting Victims of Sexual Violence
The ministry of education must immediately punish any lecturer guilty of sexual abuse at Riau University. The priority must be the protection of victims.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 20 June 2022
Questionable Permit in Yogyakarta
Bribes paid to former mayor Haryadi Suyuti confirm the shoddy practice of selling permits for hotels and apartments in Yogyakarta. This threatens the groundwater reserves in the city.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 20 June 2022
Oligarch in the Cabinet
If the motive behind the cabinet reshuffle was to give political concessions, can we still hope that problems affecting the people can be resolved by replacing ministers?
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 20 June 2022
Golput and Individual Candidates
The reasons why the number of golput (nonvoters) in the general elections is always high. It is necessary to accommodate individual candidates.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 20 June 2022
Towering Failures
The construction of 7,904 cellular network BTS towers in isolated villages comes to a halt. This is a result of the imprudent appointment of the project manager.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
Class Bias in Borobudur
The government has postponed the increase in the ticket price to Rp750,000 for access to the Borobudur Temple. This was problematic from the planning stage.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
Appointment behind Closed Doors
The appointment of acting regional heads triggers controversy. This is because there are no specific technical regulations.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
How to Deal with a Caliph
The police were wrong to arrest Khilafatul Muslimin leader Abdul Qadir Hasan Baraja. This would only increase sympathy for the ‘caliph’.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
THE CRUMBS
Cartoon: Tony Malakian
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
Letter to Supreme Court Chairman
An Indonesian migrant worker is in a court dispute to the level of cassation. He sends an open letter to the Chairman of the Supreme Court.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 13 June 2022
A Response to the UFOs Sidelines
A Response to the UFOs Sidelines and an idea to prevent general election frauds.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 6 June 2022
The Last Generation of Sumatran Tigers
The trade in Sumatran tigers continues. Prosecutors and judges do not care enough about the wider impact of the illegal wildlife trade.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 6 June 2022
The Danger of Conflict of Interest for Anwar Usman
The marriage of Anwar Usman to the sister of President Joko Widodo could damage the independence and quality of the rulings issued by the Constitutional Court. This is at odds with the Judicial Authority Law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 6 June 2022
The Political Cartel Quagmire
The vote share threshold requirement for the presidential election strengthens political cartels. Nomination of presidential candidates becomes simply a matter for party elites.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 6 June 2022
A Fondness for Interfering with the OJK
The government asked the Supreme Court to inaugurate the members of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners despite the fact that it is not yet time. This could be against the law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 6 June 2022
The President’s Kingmaker
President Jokowi is encouraging several candidates to partake in the 2024 presidential election. These political acrobatics are potentially damaging to democracy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 30 May 2022
Questionable Transaction
Telkomsel's decision to invest in Gojek two years ago resulted in prolonged public debate about loss and benefits. Some believe law enforcement agencies need to step in.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 30 May 2022
Unending Land Conflict in Sentul
Conflicts between the community and real estate developer Sentul City related to land ownership continue. It is the result of one-sided government support.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 30 May 2022
Hunted Songbirds, Locust Infestation
A plague of locusts is threatening the food production of four regencies in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. Their natural predators are hunted down by fans of songbirds.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 30 May 2022
The Mentality of Indonesians
Letters from a reader on entrepreneurship.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 30 May 2022
Buy Now Pay Later
There is stiff competition to provide pay-later services to support more loan options. This could become a risk bubble threatening consumers and the whole e-commerce industry.
Opinion Edisi : Sunday, 22 May 2022
The End Story of Indigenous Land
The environment and forestry ministry classifies forested areas on customary land in North Sumatra as a national forest. This is in breach of a number of regulations.
Opinion Edisi : Sunday, 22 May 2022
Preparing for Future Pandemics
The threat of dangerous diseases has not gone away even though the Covid-19 pandemic is in decline. The government needs to learn from past mistakes in managing the pandemic.
Opinion Edisi : Sunday, 22 May 2022
Cooking Oil Chaos
The Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate who is responsible for the shortages of cooking oil in the last few months. Policymakers are tainted by conflict of interests.
Opinion Edisi : Sunday, 22 May 2022
Right of Reply on Halal Vaccines
Right of reply by the Indonesian Muslim Consumers Foundation regarding halal vaccines and a complaint to Telkomsel.
Letters Edisi : Sunday, 22 May 2022
Saving the Meat Industry
The spread of foot-and-mouth disease among livestock is a result of problematic import regulations. It is time to end the current meat trade system.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 16 May 2022
A Bad Lesson from Our Neighbor
The victory of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines presidential election is a threat to democratic life in Indonesia. History can be manipulated using fake news.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 16 May 2022
Hiding Corruption by Bribing Auditors
Paying bribes to obtain an unqualified (WTP) opinion is a crime to cover up another crime. There must be an end to the incentives that trigger this bad behavior.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 16 May 2022
Supreme Surprise for Covid-19 Vaccine
The Supreme Court orders the government to only use halal vaccines in the national vaccination program. This is suspected to be due to the interests of vaccine producers.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 16 May 2022
Cooking Oil Policy Differences between Indonesia and Malaysia
Letters from the Readers: Mismanagement of cooking oil and the Idul Fitri homecoming 2022.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 16 May 2022
Welcome to Metaverse
A number of companies in Indonesia are beginning to look at business based on the metaverse. Without improvements to infrastructure and regulations, it would be difficult for Indonesia to reap the benefits.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 9 May 2022
No Justice for Novia
The state fails to protect rape victims. The patriarchal culture, weak law enforcement and lack of sympathy mean victims are powerless.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 9 May 2022
A Belated Peacekeeper
President Joko Widodo invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 conference. This is insensitive because Russia continues to bombard Ukraine.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 9 May 2022
Our Right of Clean Water
The state fails to provide clean water for all its citizens. Water must become a public good, not a commodity used for seeking profit.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 9 May 2022
Food Mismanagement
Clarification from the Lake Poso customary community and the mismanagement of food.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 9 May 2022
Under Threat of High Inflation
The increase in the price of a number of commodities in global markets would increase domestic inflation. Data from the government lacks credibility.
Opinion Edisi : Thursday, 28 April 2022
Finding Solution for Foreign Refugees
The fate of thousands of foreign asylum seekers cannot just hang in the balance. Stronger legal grounds are needed, as well as more creative diplomacy.
Opinion Edisi : Thursday, 28 April 2022
Lebaran Holiday without Covid-19
Returning home for the end-of-fasting-month Ramadan holidays, or Lebaran, should be a pleasant journey. Follow the rules and be well prepared.
Opinion Edisi : Thursday, 28 April 2022
Pesantren of the Modern Age
Pesantrens or Islamic boarding schools that teach about the environment and gender equality open up the orthodoxy. Education through religious teachings has a significant impact.
Opinion Edisi : Thursday, 28 April 2022
Indonesia’s Food Management
Reader's letter.
Letters Edisi : Thursday, 28 April 2022
Wasteful Waste-to-Electricity Project
The PLTSa project is not a solution to mounting waste. It could trigger new environmental problems.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 April 2022
Questions over the Cooking Oil Case
AGO’s investigation into the approval for crude palm oil experts leads to a number of questions being asked. It relies on general articles and vague interpretation in the Anti-Corruption Law.