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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.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 April 2022
A Bill in Hostage
The DPR and the government need to immediately pass the personal data protection law. The new body to protect people’s data must be independent.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 April 2022
Research without Academic Freedom
In Indonesia, the endeavor to build a robust research ecosystem is being obstructed by the absence of academic freedom. Our researchers do better overseas.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 25 April 2022
Farmers’ Regeneration
The industrialization persuasion and the widespread agrarian conflicts stall the regeneration of farmers. What is the solution?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 25 April 2022
The Danger of Dividing up Papua
Dividing up administrative regions in Papua will exacerbate the conflict there. Jakarta must prioritize the aspirations of native Papuans.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 April 2022
Breaking the Chain of Street Violence
Street violence by groups of youths is once again terrorizing the people of Yogyakarta. A new approach is needed to address the roots of the problem.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 April 2022
Red Alert for the Insurance Industry
State-owned insurance companies continue to exhibit poor business management. This adds to the risk of an insurance industry that is in considerable danger.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 April 2022
Playing Safe over Ukraine
By not condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Indonesia could lose the respect of the international community. This is a betrayal of our Constitution.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 18 April 2022
Pelalawan Forest Management
Letters: from the Pelalawan forest to handling an ankle injury.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 18 April 2022
When Enough is Enough
The government is retaining subsidies for Pertalite gasoline. This puts huge pressure on Pertamina and the state budget.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 April 2022
Golkar’s Poor Strategy
Internal conflict to take over the Golkar Party leadership begins to emerge. The Jokowi administration must resist the temptation to interfere.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 April 2022
A New Digital Threat
The government is to impose massive fines on digital platforms that carry ‘forbidden’ contents. This has the potential to stifle freedom of expression.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 April 2022
The Oil Palm Fund Disarray
Tycoons close to the government benefit the most from the oil palm fund. This is rife with conflicts of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 11 April 2022
The Suspension of Ambon IAIN Student’s Media
After reporting alleged sexual violence on the campus, LPM Lintas, student’s media, was suspended by the Rector of Ambon IAIN.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 11 April 2022
The Slippery Price of Cooking Oil
The low price program switches from targeting packaged cooking oil to bulk cooking oil. This is repeating a mistaken policy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 April 2022
Preparing the Cultural Endowment Fund
The government allocates Rp3 trillion to fund art and culture in Indonesia. This fund should be managed by financial professionals with a clear mandate to promote culture.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 April 2022
No Compromise for Terawan
The ethical violations by doctor Terawan Agus Putranto are plain for all to see. The Indonesian Doctors Association made the right decision.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 April 2022
The Danger of Extending Jokowi’s Term
The “Jokowi three terms” movement is dangerous for our democracy. It must be stopped before it spreads.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 4 April 2022
Indonesia in the Grip of Oligarchy
Youth’s role to release Indonesia from the grip of oligarchy.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 4 April 2022
Climate Change’s Disaster
Indonesia faces an increasing threat of disasters caused by the climate crisis. Development that ignores the safety of the environment must be abandoned.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 March 2022
Luhut’s Conflict of Interest
The families of Luhut Pandjaitan and Boy Thohir are behind the plan to build the Kayan hydropower plant in North Kalimantan to supply electricity for the green industrial park. There are high-level conflicts of interest.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 March 2022
Bloated Halal Labels
The state has taken over the issuance of halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council. However, the council still has decisive authority.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 March 2022
Squabbling Over Nickel
The Mandiodo Block in North Konawe belonging to a state-owned enterprise is being fought over by a dozen nickel mining companies. This ignores a Supreme Court ruling.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 March 2022
Sexual Abuses at IAIN Ambon
Letters from readers: from sexual abuses at IAIN Ambon to the concept of the sharing economy.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 28 March 2022
IndiHome’s Bureaucracy
A customer wants more IndiHome service, but things get complicated.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 21 March 2022
The Problem with Oil
World oil prices are still out of control. Government’s reluctance to increase fuel prices could have fatal consequences.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 March 2022
Ending the Slavery Case
The slavery case involving Langkat Regent Terbit Perangin-Angin is in limbo. National Police headquarters should take over the case.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 March 2022
Back to the Nature
The Covid-19 pandemic creates a breathing space for the forest ecosystem, and as a result, rare animals are starting to reappear. It is important to live in harmony with nature.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 March 2022
Welcoming Endemic Status
The government’s plan to change from pandemic to endemic status needs proper considerations and scientific arguments. There must be no rubber-stamping of an end to social activity restrictions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 March 2022
River Pollution in Mandailing Natal
The river in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, is contaminated. There is no action from the government.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 14 March 2022
Too High of a Risk
A number of construction state-owned enterprises find themselves with huge debts as a result of ambitious government projects. The financial burdens must not be made worse with the injection of new capital.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
Firmer Stand on Ukraine
Indonesia cannot remain neutral over the war between Russia and Ukraine. We must explicitly oppose the invasion of a sovereign country.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
Misguided Ways to Wealth
Indra Kesuma, alias Indra Kenz, used ‘flexing’ to snare his victims. The perpetrator and victims were both hypnotized by the illusion of the digital economy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
Devious Plan to Delay 2024 Elections
Ministers and senior officials from the government coalition are calling for the 2024 elections to be delayed. Like those of Sukarno and Suharto, Jokowi’s presidency could end in tragedy.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
Operation Social Media
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
The Rule on Mosque Loudspeakers
The Saudi Arabian government and several Islamic countries also regulate the use of mosque loudspeakers to avoid disturbance. Why should we fuss about it?
Letters Edisi : Monday, 7 March 2022
Public Satisfaction and Jokowi’s Populism
More than 70 percent of respondents in an opinion poll say they are satisfied with the performance of Jokowi’s administration. This ignores the voices outside the bell curve.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Reflecting on Dutch-Indonesia History
Indonesia needs to follow the example of the Netherlands, which based its policy on a historical investigation of the history of the 1945-1949 War of Independence. There is no need to make a fuss about financial compensation.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Stalling the Sexual Violence Bill
The DPR has once again delayed deliberations of the Sexual Violence Crimes Bill. It does not seem to care about the increasing number of women falling victims.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Civil Opposition in Wadas
Jokowi’s style of developmentalism ignores the people and the environment. The Bener Dam in Purworejo will become its monument.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Nucleus Farma Receives Patents for Pharmaceutical Raw Materials and Health Supplements
This invention is also the first in the world and has been awarded by the Indonesian World Achievement Institute (“Leprid”) two years ago.
Inforial Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Restitution for Sexual Violence Victims
Victims of sexual violence have the right to restitution in damages. Its mechanism is unclear.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 28 February 2022
Squeezing the Workers
The change in the rules regarding old-age benefits (JHT) payouts is a threat to workers who lose their jobs. The accountability of the workers’ funds management has been called into question.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 February 2022
Greenwashing with Carbon Trading
Indonesia is ready to begin trading carbon for coal-fired power plants. The regulations still favor the producers of emissions.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 February 2022
Ending the Land Mafia
Compensation for a public school land in Bekasi, West Java, taken over for the fast rail project has passed to a third party. Manipulation by the land mafia is believed to have involved the city mayor.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 February 2022
Bad Move on Military Retirement Age
The raising of the military retirement age would create new problems. It has the potential to restore the New Order’s dual function for military officials or Dwi Fungsi ABRI.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 21 February 2022
Learning from Japan
Learning from Japan. When development is planned, the government discusses it with the public until an agreement is achieved.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 21 February 2022
Land Lost in the Hand of Mafia
Because of a new lawsuit, the government is facing the threat of losing a number of state assets. This is the result of land hoodlums and reckless management.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
State Abuse in Wadas Village
The construction of the Bener dam is in breach of a number of regulations, and might even be a violation of the Constitution. It is not right to use repressive measures against people opposing a development project.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
A Momentum to Reform the OJK
The selection process of the Board of Commissioners for the Financial Services Authority has begun. This is the right time to reform the oversight body, which has not been performing as well as had been hoped.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
Delusions of Grandeur in Nusantara
Forced through to satisfy the ambition of Jokowi, the relocation of the national capital has the potential to fail. It will be a burden for future generations.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
A Message from the Holocaust Museum
A museum dedicated to the memory of Nazi atrocities against the Jews is opened in Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The museum building stands along with a synagogue. Its presence sparks debates.
Arts Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
Hery Susanto’s Clarification
The explanation of Hery Susanto, an Ombudsman member, about the nickel mining licensing muddle in Central Sulawesi.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 14 February 2022
A Strange Tale of Narcotics Case
Police in Medan charged sellers of fake methamphetamine under the Narcotics Law. The Attorney General’s Office should reject the case.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 February 2022
The Lost Trail of Jhonlin
Large companies paying bribes to tax officials are untouched by the Corruption Eradication Commission. Reforms of the tax system are nothing more than a slogan.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 February 2022
Three Years of Covid-19 Inconsistencies
The government never seems to learn anything about how to handle the Covid-19 pandemic, now in its third year. There is a lack of consistencies to create policies based on data.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 February 2022
Disastrous Recipe for Cooking Oil
The setting of a maximum retail price causes a shortage of cooking oil. This is a result of makeshift policies on biodiesel.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 7 February 2022
Ahmad Ali’s Clarification
The clarification of NasDem Party Deputy General Chair Ahmad Ali about deforestation in the nickel mining area in Sulawesi.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 7 February 2022
Abominable Private Jail in Langkat
Langkat regent Terbit Rencana Perangin-Angin has been accused of keeping slaves for many years using the excuse that they were drug victims undergoing rehabilitation. He was free to do this thanks to the approval of law enforcement officers.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 January 2022
An Extradition Treaty for Who?
It will be difficult for the extradition treaty signed by Indonesia and Singapore to be used against those who embezzled BLBI funds. It seems hasty and lacking in transparency.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 January 2022
The Geothermal Toing and Froing
The plan to consolidate geothermal assets is being held up by corporate egoism within state-owned enterprises. The expansion of renewable energy to mitigate the climate crisis could be delayed.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 January 2022
Legalizing Illegal Nickel
Nickel mining companies are using recommendations from the Attorney General's Office, the Indonesian Ombudsman and state administrative courts to extract natural resources. A negative consequence of the Job Creation Law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 31 January 2022
Merging SOE Pension Funds
Reader's letters on the merger of state-owned enterprises’ pension funds, illegal fees on the road, and the response of CIMB Niaga.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 31 January 2022
Why We Don’t Need the New Capital
The government and the DPR are to move the national capital city through a decision reached with minimal public participation. It is a threat to the environment and to the state budget.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 January 2022
Collusion in the Satellite Project
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating alleged corruption over the procurement of a satellite at the ministry of defense. Everybody involved should be punished.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 January 2022
No More Children Trafficking
Sexual violence and trafficking of children have been on the increase in the last three years. The government and law enforcement authorities must be more serious in eradicating these crimes.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 January 2022
Another Conflict of Interests
There is an aroma of collusion and nepotism hanging around the concession to develop the Indonesian Green Industrial Park in North Kalimantan. Luhut Pandjaitan and Boy Thohir are behind it.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 24 January 2022
Smoke-Free Cigarette
Letters on clarification from PT HM Sampoerna Tbk and Sundanese in our literature.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 24 January 2022
No More Refinery Delays
Self-sufficiency in energy will not be possible without refineries to process oil. The continual delays to the construction of refineries only benefit the import mafia.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 January 2022
More Art, Please
The Arts Council passes a motion of no confidence in the Jakarta government. The city government must facilitate the development of arts and culture.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 January 2022
The Bekasi Mayor Family Corruption
Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi used his children to receive bribes. Clientelism is on the increase.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 January 2022
The Misguided Integration of BRIN
The merger of all research institutes into the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has a political motive. It is not in compliance with the law.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 17 January 2022
Stop ‘Vitality Drug’ Advertisements
A reader believes that ‘vitality medicine’ advertisements commonly seen on the streets could trigger sexual violence.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 17 January 2022
Another Corruption During Pandemic
Embezzlement of national economic recovery assistance funds continues. The ramshackle budgeting system provides opportunities for corruption.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 January 2022
Green Investment in Climate Change
The government needs to change the way it views climate change mitigation funds from a cost to an investment.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 January 2022
Prospect of Peace in Papua
The plan by the TNI commander to resolve the conflict in Papua peacefully should go beyond words. It could begin with a ceasefire.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 January 2022
Mismanagement of Coal
The shortage of coal for domestic power plants is the result of poor management from PLN and the government. An export ban will not solve the problem.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 10 January 2022
The Bogor Town Square
Topi Park becomes the Bogor Town Square. But the road is congested.
Letters Edisi : Monday, 10 January 2022
In Need for Better Protection
The new requirement for extending the contracts of migrant workers leads to a polemic. The government is reluctant to change the old way of managing migrant workers.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 January 2022
Do not Ignore Mental Health
The statistic for depression among young people is on the rise. The government must not ignore this mental health problem.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 January 2022
Managing the Maritime Patrols
A number of institutions are against the proposed government regulation on maritime security. Sectoral egos provide opportunities for illegal levies.
Opinion Edisi : Monday, 3 January 2022
Fighting the Omicron
The spread of Omicron—the new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19—is starting to cause concern. The government has yet to produce a comprehensive policy to forestall it.