Keep the Promise to Eliminate Import Quotas
Prabowo Subianto wants to eliminate import quotas. This must not simply be a bluff or a way of replacing the existing players.
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Empty Promises of a Clean Judiciary
The bribes paid to judges at the South Jakarta District Court show that the "case mafia" is still around. Reforms to the legal system are simply empty words.
Opinion Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Intimidation for Opponents of the TNI Law Revision
There are indications that the military intimidates people opposed to the revised TNI Law. Opposition movements continue to appear.
Opinion Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Free Nutritious Meal Project for Family and Friends
The Prabowo family and their cronies have been running the free nutritious meals project. It is a populist program rife with corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Opinion Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
School Lunches in Japan, United States, and Sweden
School lunch programs in other countries rely on school kitchens. Reporting from Japan, the United States, and Sweden.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Red Berets at Pejaten Cafe
Threats against critics of the TNI Law revision continue. Military personnel did not hesitate to pay a visit to activists and campuses.
National Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
THE ANATOMY OF CORRUPTION
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
How Far Will Prabowo Let the Rupiah Slide?
The rupiah keeps falling despite strong reserves and new export rules. Investors doubt Prabowo’s policies and fear his grand plans ignore urgent economic problems.
Market Pulse Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Prabowo's Cronies in the Free Nutritious Meal Project
The President's cronies and supporters are benefiting from a free nutritious meals project. A foundation established by Prabowo Subianto is participating.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Good Governance
Managing Indonesia requires good governance, marked with transparency and accountability free from conflicts of interest.
Letters Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Hung and Chen
The story of Hung Chung-hai and Chen Shu Chu, who gave their lives to help others. To reach the peak of happiness is to give.
Marginalia Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
LPSK Chair Achmadi: It Is No Longer the New Order
The Witness and Victim Protection (LPSK) Chair Achmadi explains the efforts to protect civil society amid widespread terror in the wake of the TNI Law revision protests.
Interview Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
BGN Head Dadan Hindaya on How MBG’s Partners are Selected
Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, says anyone can be a partner to provide nutritious meals.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
GSN Foundation’s Clarification About the MBG Program
Chairperson of National Solidarity Movement (GSN) Foundation Teguh Arief Indramotko explains his foundation’s involvement in the nutritious meal program.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Chaotic MBG Implementation
From spoiled food to the distribution of pre-packed snacks, the free nutritious meals (MBG) program's roll-out has been quite chaotic in numerous regions.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
The National Solidarity Movement Foundation as MBG Provider
The National Solidarity Movement Foundation has been set up by Prabowo and is managed by his close circle. It is engaged in social activity.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Riau Gang's Grip in Jakarta Courts
The Attorney General's Office has arrested four judges suspected of receiving bribes in the cooking oil case. The promotion of the defendant judges came under scrutiny.
Law Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Lobbying for More Imports
The Indonesian government will add imports from the USA, seeking tariff discounts.
Economy Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Fortune Favors the Quota Holders
Meat and garlic import quotas are controlled by a handful of actors. Only certain parties benefit from government assignments.
Economy Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
Vanishing Quotas, Emerging Newcomers
The plan to scrap import quotas remains in limbo. New players are gearing up to enter the commodity import business.
Economy Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
A Problem Reserve from the Food Reserve
The food, energy and water reserve forest program could add to the problems of forest management. Social forests are still working well.
Opinion Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
A Dirty Broom to Hunt Corruptors
The government establishes the National Police Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor). Is it a place for sharing positions and a tool to legitimize power?
Opinion Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
The Prabowo Administration’s Poor Communication
A number of blunders by government officials show that they are not working on the same frequency. This is the result of Prabowo’s management style.
Opinion Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Economic Management Megalomania
Donald Trump’s tariffs policy makes matters worse for the under-pressure Indonesian economy. The Prabowo team is not speaking with one voice.
Opinion Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
HEED NOT, FEAR NOT
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
When Rp190 Trillion Lost in a Day, Indifference Is Risky
President Prabowo downplays the stock market crash. But it signals real risks and erodes public wealth.
Market Pulse Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Unmatched Funds
The play Faust tells of a strategy to overcome the drying up of state coffers. Since then, debt has been both necessary and terrifying.
Marginalia Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Developers Damaging Puncak
Tempo looks into the causes of Jakarta floods. It is a persisting issue that seems to never end.
Letters Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
A New Player in Investigating Corruption
The National Police’s newly established anti-corruption corps draws resistance from the Attorney General’s Office and the Corruption Eradication Commission. It offers no new ideas.
Law Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Communication Blunders from the Palace
President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged that his administration had fallen short in public communication. There was not enough access for his aides.
National Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
A Careless Start to the Food Reserve Forest Program
The Forestry Ministry launches agroforestry planting in designated food reserve forest. The program carries great risk.
Environment Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Trump’s Tariff Theory is Not in Any Economics Textbooks
Indonesian Exporters Association Chair Benny Soetrisno explains the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on trade with te United States.
Interview Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Low Revenue, Slashed Spending
State revenue and spending have declined during the early days of Prabowo Subianto’s government.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Fiscal Strategy as a Crisis Countermeasure
As dark clouds loom over Indonesia’s economy, fiscal policies should focus on building a safety net against the crisis.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
The Fresh Food Budget Injection
The government funnels state funds into State Logistics Agency to boost the absorption of rice and unhusked grain. But it must compete with middlemen.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Tax Shortfall Due to Coretax
Issues with Coretax led to a decline in tax revenue. There are increasing calls to investigate the procurement of the new system.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Realistic Approach in Facing the Trade War
A trade war could set Indonesia’s economy ablaze. The government’s strategy feels half-hearted at best.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Warning Signs for Indonesia’s Economy
Tempo collaborated with Celios to examine developments in the Indonesian economy over the past three months. Warning signs of a recession are emerging.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
A Heavy Blow at the Start of the Year
Indonesia’s economy is overshadowed by internal and external pressures. The government’s fiscal management appears increasingly disordered.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
Homecoming Blues
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Is There Hope of Overcoming the Trump Tariffs?
The Indonesian government pledges structural reforms and deregulation in response to the “Trump Tariffs.” But clarity and credibility remain elusive.
Market Pulse Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Ndasmucracy
Prabowo Subianto’s style of responding to criticism is similar to Donald Trump’s. Except Trump does not pretend to support democracy.
Marginalia Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Pig’s Head Terror for Tempo
The recent delivery of a pig’s head meant to terrorize the media sparked concern that the package could have contained something far more dangerous.
Letters Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
The Danger of Politicizing State Banks
The management of state-owned banks is being overhauled, in line with the government’s plan to give them many assignments. It risks causing economic and political turmoil.
Opinion Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
A Deep Breath to Opposing Problematic Projects
The Prabowo administration continues the national strategic projects that have been proven problematic. There needs to be a united movement to oppose them.
Opinion Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
The Discordant Song Royalties
The tug of war between the interests of singers and songwriters demonstrates that something is wrong with the royalty scheme. More equitable rules are needed.
Opinion Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
The Half-hearted Battle Against Online Gambling
The government has never been serious about eradicating online gambling. There are many ways to go after the gambling bosses.
Opinion Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Bawaslu Chair: Revotes Prone to Money Politics
General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) Chief Rahmat Bagja on preparations for the revotes as well as the potential for money politics.
Interview Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Arbitrarily Charging of Royalties for Songwriters
Composers and singers are raising concerns about the royalties they receive for their songs. Many are refusing to pay for the songs they use commercially.
National Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Opposition to the National Strategic Projects
Prabowo Subianto is moving on with problematic national strategic projects (PSN). Victims of PSN in the regions consolidate in Merauke.
Environment Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
State-owned Banks Lose Profits Over Debt Write-Offs
Profit growth at state-owned banks is slowing down. It is hampered by the small-business loan write-off program.
Economy Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
The Multiple Burdens of State-owned Banks
The new board of directors at state-owned banks faces a challenging situation. They are squeezed by economic conditions and the weight of assignments tied to the President's projects.
Economy Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Many Online Gamblers in Cambodia Are from Indonesia
The Indonesian government does not have data on Indonesian entrepreneurs that run gambling businesses in Cambodia. The Indonesian Embassy’s name is often exploited.
Cover Story Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
The Exclusive Settlements of Gambling Operators
The number of Indonesian migrant workers in Cambodia continues to rise in tandem with the boom of online gambling websites. The death toll among them is also increasing.
Cover Story Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Indonesian Entrepreneurs in Cambodia’s Casinos
Many Indonesian businessmen run the online gambling business in Cambodia. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad is linked with a casino company.
Cover Story Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
Pesantren’s Progress Through the Circular Economy
Circular economy practices in pesantren offer many benefits, paving the way to financial independence.
Opinion Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
The Shortcut to Making Laws Through Legislation Body
The Legislation Body at the House of Representatives is becoming stronger as a producer of laws. A service for the government through the legal route.
Opinion Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Sexual Violence on the Blue Campus
UGM dismisses a lecturer involved in sexual assaults. The punishment needs to be publicized in order to bring justice to the victim.
Opinion Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Mosques for Everyone
A number of mosques are fostering inclusivity amid diversity, opening their doors to people of different backgrounds.
Opinion Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Is the End Near for US Dollar Exceptionalism?
Trump’s policies are threatening the US dollar’s exceptionalism. Gold, the long-time safe haven, is soaring.
Market Pulse Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
The Fast Legislation Process
Various bills are being fast-tracked in the House of Representatives’ Legislation Body. Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad is suspected of interference.
National Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
A Mosque for All Believers
Built on the principle of diversity since aiding refugees of past unrest, Nurul Huda Mosque offers social services indiscriminately to all residents, regardless of religious background.
Cover Story Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Jogokariyan, a Model for Mosques
Mosque administrators are learning about inclusivity from the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta. The community is involved there from the outset.
Cover Story Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Inclusive Mosques in Indonesia
Tempo reports on several inclusive mosques for its 2025 Idul Fitri holiday edition. These are mosques which are friendly and provide broad benefits to society.
Cover Story Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
An Open Mosque in the Border City
A mosque in this border city welcomes travelers, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged. It has even introduced an innovative Rice ATM.
Cover Story Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Abjection and the History of Kindness
In abjection, the subject maintains the boundaries of their identity and then strengthens their differentiation with others.
Marginalia Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
The #KaburAjaDulu Phenomenon
The #KaburAjaDulu phenomenon takes social media by storm. A reflection of public discontent over the country’s situation.
Letters Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Jusuf Kalla: Many good mosques but people are not prosperous
Indonesia Mosque Council Chair Muhammad Jusuf Kalla explains the diversity of Indonesia’s mosques.
Interview Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
UGM Professor Found Guilty of Sexual Violence
Gadjah Mada University dismisses a pharmacy professor over sexual violence allegations. The case was initially suspected of being covered up by the university.
Law Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
No Water Goes to Waste
Several Islamic boarding schools process bathroom and kitchen waste, producing economically valuable products.
Economy Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Economy Ecosystem in Pesantrens
A number of Islamic boarding schools are processing waste into maggots and building materials, weaving a circular economy ecosystem among boarding schools.
Economy Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
LEBARAN 2025
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Violence of the Uniformed Cowboys
Many TNI personnel improperly use their weapons for the protection of illegal businesses. They should be prosecuted in civilian courts.
Opinion Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Prabowo’s Style of Command Economy
The appointment of military personnel to Agrinas confirms Prabowo Subianto’s militaristic thinking while undermining economic democracy.
Opinion Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
What is Wrong with Our Police?
The Ngada Police Chief sexually abused three children and sold the video recordings on the Internet. An act beyond the bounds of humanity.
Opinion Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
The New Order Comeback under Prabowo
The revised TNI Law is the realization of Prabowo’s command politics in creating a bureaucracy that is compliant. At the same time, it legitimizes Jokowi’s legal transgressions.
Opinion Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto: The President Does Not Want to Simply Insert Active-Duty Military Personnel into Civilian Roles
Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto explains the revision of the Indonesian Military Law, which is perceived as reinstating the military’s dual function.
Cover Story Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Rejections Against the TNI Law Revision
Civil society groups across various regions strongly oppose the revision of the Indonesian Military Law. The demonstrations are marked by intimidation and counterprotests.
Cover Story Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Extending Soldier’s Retirement Age
The revision of the Indonesian Military Law extends the retirement age of soldiers, potentially leaving many without active assignments.
Cover Story Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
STOCK SHOCK
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Military Supremacy in the Civilian Sphere
The government is lobbying the House of Representatives so that the revision of the Indonesian Military Law can be passed before the Idul Fitri holiday. An effort is underway to give the military police-like powers.
Cover Story Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Investors’ Confidence Retreats on a Long Way Down
Indonesia’s financial markets are caught in a prolonged downturn, with investor confidence steadily eroding.
Market Pulse Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Consent Factory
Politics needs gimmicks to attract attention. We know it is deceptive, yet we enjoy it.
Marginalia Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Nomophobic Generation
The virtual world is noisier than the real world. The urge to stay virtually connected can trigger anxiety and stress.
Letters Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Three Police Officers Shot Dead by Soldiers
The fatal shooting of three police officers by soldiers in Lampung and acts of terror against Tempo.
News Capsule Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Former TNI Commander, Endriartono Sutarto: Military’s Dual Function Must Not Exist in a Democratic Country
Former Indonesian Military Commander (2002-2006), Endriartono Sutarto, shares his views on the revised TNI Law.
Interview Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Director of General Crimes Investigation at the East Nusa Tenggara Police, Sr. Comr. Patar Silalahi: We Were Shocked That the Perpetrator Was a Police Officer
The East Nusa Tenggara Police were shocked to learn that Ngada Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Fajar Widyadharma uploaded child pornography videos involving a five-year-old on an Australian website.
Law Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Ngada Police Chief’s Child Pornography
Ngada Police Chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. Fajar Widyadharma, is suspected of uploading eight child molestation videos featuring a 5-year-old girl. He was active in a pedophile community.
Law Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Agrinas Palma’s New Business
Indra Karya has been making profits over the past few years. Its construction consulting business remains relatively lucrative albeit with a modest growth margin.
Economy Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Raising Capital for New State Company Businesses
Two state-owned enterprises are set to enter the rice and fisheries business, with government capital injections on the horizon.
Economy Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Agrinas Palma in Disputed Oil Palm Plantations
Agrinas Palma is entrusted with thousands of hectares of oil palm plantations entangled in legal disputes. The company is run by military personnel.
Economy Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Near Bankrupt After Carrying Out Jokowi’s Orders
Four state-owned construction companies that were tasked with implementing Jokowi’s infrastructure projects are on the brink of bankruptcy. There will be systemic impacts.
Opinion Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Double Disaster in South Sumatra
Damage to peatlands leads to floods and serious fires. The government is busying itself treating the symptoms, not the roots of the problem.
Opinion Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
The Rise and Fall of the LPEI Corruption
The legal process of the corruption at the LPEI is proceeding very slowly. It should be used to spur on reforms to the institution.
Opinion Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
The Half-hearted Response to the Floods
Land use changes for business interests are the main cause of the flooding in Bekasi, Bogor and Jakarta. Environmental destruction is legalized.
Opinion Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Strategic Dams that Fail to Function
The Ciawi and Sukamahi dams are suspected of being ineffective in preventing floods in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. Their capacity is relatively limited.
Cover Story Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Projects in the Upstream Area that Cause Floods Downstream
Land conversion in the upstream areas of the Ciliwung River and Bekasi River is becoming increasingly massive. The government seal off tourism sites and residential areas.
Cover Story Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Hibisc Fantasy and the Loss of Water Absorption Area in Puncak
The construction of the Hibisc Fantasy tourism complex is suspected to be one of the causes of flooding in Bekasi. The project is believed to be riddled with violations.
Cover Story Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
The Source of the Great Flood
It is suspected that the recent flooding in Bekasi and Jakarta was due to changes to regional spatial planning when Ridwan Kamil was West Java Governor. The upstream portion of the river is damaged.
Cover Story Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
indonesian CoronaVirus
Indonesia finished whole-genome sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in the country. Virus samples from Indonesian patients indicate they are part of the dominant group globally.