The Tactics to Remove Gibran
The Indonesian Military Retired Soldiers Forum calls for the removal of Gibran. They are taking advantage of the deteriorating relationship between President Prabowo and the vice-president.
The Indonesian Military Retired Soldiers Forum calls for the removal of Gibran. They are taking advantage of the deteriorating relationship between President Prabowo and the vice-president.
A number of retired military officers raised the idea of impeaching Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. It emerged amidst the deteriorating relationship between President Prabowo and Gibran.
The United States is making a fuss about the QRIS and GPN systems, which it says are not transparent. This is a form of intervention in economic independence.
The Attorney General’s Office recklessly conflated influencing the public with obstruction of the legal process. This is a threat to freedom of expression.
Halal-certified food containing pork products has been found once again. It is time to replace this system with mandatory non-halal labeling.
For the rulers, thought is unimportant and becomes esoteric. In the past, politicians understood philosophy as the basis of policy.
Bribery among judges occurs because of interests being compromised by greed.
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s flagship programs stalled. He no longer wants to overstep President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia’s economy showed signs of slowing even before US tariffs came into force. Economic growth is forecast not to reach target.
Jokowi meets cabinet ministers after Prabowo’s discreet rendezvous with Megawati. The former president was scrambling to counter the fake diploma controversy.
Cartoon: Imam Yunni
JakTV news director and two lawyers face obstruction of justice charges. They are accused of orchestrating a smear campaign against the Attorney General’s Office.
The MUI will not immediately revoke halal certificates for children’s snacks that suspected to contain pork. The organization is still waiting for data from the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency.
The BPJPH finds halal-certified children’s snacks containing pork. The agency uses a laboratory testing method that is different from MUI LPPOM’s.
Changes in import regulations and local content requirements are threatening domestic industries, causing concern among longstanding investors.
The use of QRIS abroad continues to grow, offering a cheaper and more convenient payment alternative to cash and credit cards.
The United States claims that QRIS and GPN obstruct trade with Indonesia. Major corporations appear to have a hand behind the accusation.
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto on managing mass organizations that caused disturbances.
Many cooperatives continue to struggle, burdened by bad loans and failures to pay out savings.
The funding scheme for the Red-and-White Village Cooperatives remains unclear, raising concerns it could burden the country’s fiscal health and Himbara banks.
The establishment of the Red-and-White Cooperatives is rife with political agendas and potential maladministration. Prabowo’s new program is prone to fraud.
Forestry Minister establishes a task force for the acceleration of customary forest designation. It is just a gimmick without any political sincerity.
The police have not yet investigated allegations of bribery in the issuing of a permit for the Tangerang sea barrier. Prabowo’s promise to thoroughly investigate the case might not be kept.
Pope Francis left behind a good example of religious leadership. He asked the faithful to strengthen their humanity.
The establishment of 80,000 Red-and-White Village Cooperatives is rife with political interests. It is a Rp400-trillion gamble.
Trump’s erratic policies are undermining global confidence in the US dollar. The Indonesian rupiah continues to weaken too.
Travel is an adventure. Uniform highways, vehicles, and airports take away from it.
The demographic bonus remains mere jargon, with no real action in sight yet.
Red-and-White Village Cooperatives have the risk of repeating the failure of village cooperative units, even on a greater scale of losses.
An interview with Jakarta Archbishop Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo on Pope Francis’ legacy and constructive criticism for Indonesia.
The establishment of the Red-and-White Cooperatives sparks a controversy. There are allegations of interference from members of political parties and confusion over the funding scheme.
The passing of Pope Francis has left mourning across communities worldwide. He broke down the towering walls of the Catholic Church.
The police investigation only revolves around the charge of falsifying land certificates on the sea barrier case, with no criminal charges yet filed against any corporations.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni establishes a task force to accelerate the designation of customary forests. This populist issue arises amid controversy.
Indonesian Medical Collegium Council Chair Setyo Widi Nugroho on the sexual violence and bullying cases in the medical world.
Prabowo Subianto wants to eliminate import quotas. This must not simply be a bluff or a way of replacing the existing players.
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.
There are indications that the military intimidates people opposed to the revised TNI Law. Opposition movements continue to appear.
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.
School lunch programs in other countries rely on school kitchens. Reporting from Japan, the United States, and Sweden.
Threats against critics of the TNI Law revision continue. Military personnel did not hesitate to pay a visit to activists and campuses.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
The President's cronies and supporters are benefiting from a free nutritious meals project. A foundation established by Prabowo Subianto is participating.
Managing Indonesia requires good governance, marked with transparency and accountability free from conflicts of interest.
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.
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.
Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, says anyone can be a partner to provide nutritious meals.
Chairperson of National Solidarity Movement (GSN) Foundation Teguh Arief Indramotko explains his foundation’s involvement in the nutritious meal program.
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.
The National Solidarity Movement Foundation has been set up by Prabowo and is managed by his close circle. It is engaged in social activity.
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.
The Indonesian government will add imports from the USA, seeking tariff discounts.
Meat and garlic import quotas are controlled by a handful of actors. Only certain parties benefit from government assignments.
The plan to scrap import quotas remains in limbo. New players are gearing up to enter the commodity import business.
The food, energy and water reserve forest program could add to the problems of forest management. Social forests are still working well.
The government establishes the National Police Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor). Is it a place for sharing positions and a tool to legitimize power?
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.
Donald Trump’s tariffs policy makes matters worse for the under-pressure Indonesian economy. The Prabowo team is not speaking with one voice.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
President Prabowo downplays the stock market crash. But it signals real risks and erodes public wealth.
The play Faust tells of a strategy to overcome the drying up of state coffers. Since then, debt has been both necessary and terrifying.
Tempo looks into the causes of Jakarta floods. It is a persisting issue that seems to never end.
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.
President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged that his administration had fallen short in public communication. There was not enough access for his aides.
The Forestry Ministry launches agroforestry planting in designated food reserve forest. The program carries great risk.
Indonesian Exporters Association Chair Benny Soetrisno explains the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on trade with te United States.
State revenue and spending have declined during the early days of Prabowo Subianto’s government.
As dark clouds loom over Indonesia’s economy, fiscal policies should focus on building a safety net against the crisis.
The government funnels state funds into State Logistics Agency to boost the absorption of rice and unhusked grain. But it must compete with middlemen.
Issues with Coretax led to a decline in tax revenue. There are increasing calls to investigate the procurement of the new system.
A trade war could set Indonesia’s economy ablaze. The government’s strategy feels half-hearted at best.
Tempo collaborated with Celios to examine developments in the Indonesian economy over the past three months. Warning signs of a recession are emerging.
Indonesia’s economy is overshadowed by internal and external pressures. The government’s fiscal management appears increasingly disordered.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
The Indonesian government pledges structural reforms and deregulation in response to the “Trump Tariffs.” But clarity and credibility remain elusive.
Prabowo Subianto’s style of responding to criticism is similar to Donald Trump’s. Except Trump does not pretend to support democracy.
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.
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.
The Prabowo administration continues the national strategic projects that have been proven problematic. There needs to be a united movement to oppose them.
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.
The government has never been serious about eradicating online gambling. There are many ways to go after the gambling bosses.
General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) Chief Rahmat Bagja on preparations for the revotes as well as the potential for money politics.
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.
Prabowo Subianto is moving on with problematic national strategic projects (PSN). Victims of PSN in the regions consolidate in Merauke.
Profit growth at state-owned banks is slowing down. It is hampered by the small-business loan write-off program.
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.
The Indonesian government does not have data on Indonesian entrepreneurs that run gambling businesses in Cambodia. The Indonesian Embassy’s name is often exploited.
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.
Many Indonesian businessmen run the online gambling business in Cambodia. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad is linked with a casino company.
Circular economy practices in pesantren offer many benefits, paving the way to financial independence.
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.
UGM dismisses a lecturer involved in sexual assaults. The punishment needs to be publicized in order to bring justice to the victim.
A number of mosques are fostering inclusivity amid diversity, opening their doors to people of different backgrounds.
Trump’s policies are threatening the US dollar’s exceptionalism. Gold, the long-time safe haven, is soaring.
Various bills are being fast-tracked in the House of Representatives’ Legislation Body. Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad is suspected of interference.
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.
Mosque administrators are learning about inclusivity from the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta. The community is involved there from the outset.
Summary of events of the week, from the People’s Tribunal trying Jokowi to the nine years sentence for former Pertamina CEO Karen Agustiawan.
The DPR and the government will shortly pass the omnibus Health Bill. They want to repeat the process used for the passing of the Job Creation Law.
Through people close to him, Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo allegedly received tributes to fund his personal needs.
Bulog is suspected of handing over imported buffalo meat distribution to Suri Nusantara Jaya. The agriculture ministry took action to block the monopoly.
The omnibus health bill allegedly was entrusted to the DPR by the government. It would give health ministry great authority.
Rationalization of the healthcare omnibus bill by Health Minister Budi Gunadi and Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) Chair Adib Khumaidi
The government issued a job creation omnibus regulation in lieu of law (perpu) ignoring a Constitutional Court ruling. This is proof of the increasing signs of autocratic legalism.
The PPSK Law was passed with relatively fast deliberations. This financial omnibus law unifies 17 laws, changing the gameplay of many financial services institutions and businesses.
Indonesia is on the list of countries with risky pension systems. There is a sufficient gap between the contributions paid and pension income received by retired civil servants. The government will soon issue regulations on reforming pension schemes.
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The National Zakat Agency (Baznas) encourages digital transformation as a strategy to strengthen the performance of alms management. However, Baznas CEO Mohamad Arifin Purwakananta views that the digitalization that has been seriously developed since 2016 has not really been evenly distributed.
Deliberations on the Omnibus Bill is continuing in the midst of a recess period and at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Golkar Party is giving its full support.
The central and regional governments have begun distributing social aid for those impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. But the disordered database of recipients has resulted in improper aid distribution. Losses may be suffered by the state.
The omnibus bill on job creation will be discussed in the Legislation Body. It could share the same fate as in the revision to the KPK Law.
Preventing public participation in the drawing up of the omnibus law is anti-democratic. There is no reason to continue with this unrealistic project.
Numerous dissemination efforts seem unable to prevent demonstrations planned by labor unions to protest the omnibus bill. New problems appear to arise outside of the official draft content.
Yopie Hidayat (Contributor)
The government plans to turn in a draft of the Omnibus Law to the House of Representatives (DPR) this month.
The deliberations of omnibus laws that are taking place behind closed doors are causing suspicion. The government and the DPR must involve the public.
THE House of Representatives (DPR) has finished designating leaders of its agencies for the period of 2019-2024. The decision on the leadership distribution was made at a plenary meeting of the DPR on Tuesday, October 22.
The development of the Batang Toru hydro power plant in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, is partly due to the Pasaribu family. Permit processing went smoothly thanks to the Pasaribu brothers.
Lebanon acknowledges Indonesia’s contribution to maintaining world peace, particularly by placing its Garuda Contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The Afghanistan High Peace Council expects Indonesia’s contribution to establishing peace in their country.
THE International Peoples' Tribunal, held in Nieuwe Kerk, the Netherlands, two weeks ago to address human rights violations committed in Indonesia during the violent events of 1965-1966 might have been nonbinding. It did, however, help bring some of the atrocities committed 50 years ago out of the shadows and into the light.
Several witnesses told stories of being tortured for supposed links to the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). Some said the abuses were even ordered by members of the armed forces.
The national film industry lacks players in the distribution sector. Producers must often double as marketers.
Supreme Court Secretary Nurhadi claims he often resorts to using personal funds to cover work-related expenses. The source of his wealth and the motives for his contributions are under question.
There is strong suspicion that fertilizer subsidies valued at trillions of rupiah have long been misused. The Regional Information and Analysis Center found violations in seven out of 10 towns studied last year. Consequently, poor farmers may not have benefitted by the prices of fertilizers as determined by the governmentvictims of a fertilizer distribution system lacking transparency and difficult to access.The head of the Model Farmers and Fishermen's Association Winarno Tohir and Gunaryo, director-general of Domestic Trade at the Trade Ministry, exposed the chaotic distribution of rice fertilizers to Tempo reporters Akbar Tri Kurniawan, Eka Utami Aprilia and Y. Tomy Aryanto.
A number of ministries have announced they will follow the example of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and undergo restructuring. Is this an effort to distribute the locus of decision-making?
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