Loopholes in Debt Write-Offs for Small Businesses
The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
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The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo is leading the Indonesian delegation at the climate change conference COP29 in Azerbaijan. But he is more a representative of corporate interests.
The new government is trying to erase traces of past human rights violations. This hurts the victims and their families.
The investigation into the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry employees backing online gambling is expanded to include many people. Ill-gotten gains from a political operation.
National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Chair Atnike Nova Sigiro on human rights enforcement in the Prabowo Subianto era.
The presence of Hashim Djojohadikusumo at COP29 in Azerbaijan was considered as bearing a conflict of interests. He was promoting the business of Arsari Group.
Prabowo’s close associates worked to prevent the issue of serious human rights violations from resurfacing. They prepared a white paper containing a narrative aimed at clearing Prabowo’s name.
The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.
The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is tidying up house now that 10 of its employees are accused of participating in online gambling. Their flow of cash is being scrutinized.
One of the suspects of the online gambling case is a regular in the ministers’ social circles, and active in the arts scene.
Former Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi is implicated in an online gambling case. He allegedly met with representatives of gambling operators.
Efforts to block online gambling sites are proven futile, as many loopholes remain. Online gambling remains rampant in Jakarta.
The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.
We launch Tempo single brand, with news products integrated under one platform. Scores of new services will be offered.
The government’s policy of allowing MSME loans write-offs under certain conditions is deemed prone to moral hazard and misuse.
The most significant factors behind Trump’s victory were Covid-19 and the Federal Reserve’s response. Life is likely to become harder for Americans—and for much of the rest of the world.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
The world still needs good people. But what is considered good has no clear law.
The future of BRIN is uncertain in the administration of Prabowo Subianto. It is caught up in a political deal with the PDI-P.
There are indications that the police are taking sides in local elections in a number of regions. This is the next setback for democracy after the presidential election.
There are many irregularities in relation to the detention of Tom Lembong. Without sufficient evidence of corruption, this case can be considered as politicization, and not enforcement, of the law.
Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro explains BRIN’s position in the Prabowo government.
A collection of hundreds of cultural artifacts from the second phase of repatriation from the Netherlands is on display at the National Museum of Indonesia.
The position of BRIN remains uncertain under Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The restructuring of the research agency is hampered by political interests.
Jokowi and the police are helping to bring Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin to victory in the Central Java Regional Head Election, allegedly pressuring village heads to show support.
Tom Lembong’s lawyer on the irregularities of his case.
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Tom Lembong owns assets worth Rp101 billion but does not own a house. He does not live with his wife and children in Jakarta.
The Supreme Audit Agency uncovered violations in sugar import practices during various periods of the Trade Ministry. Only Tom Lembong, the Trade Minister for 2015-2016, is indicted.
The Attorney General’s Office is still withholding the evidence in the sugar import case involving Tom Lembong. State losses remain unclear.
BI faces a dilemma over cutting rates amid the global volatility stirred by Trump’s victory.
The Indonesia Investment Authority is set to merge with Danantara, but it still fails to optimize investments and faces ongoing issues with foreign investor confidence.
In the face of ambivalence, who is evil? It is those who choose greater evil or lesser evil.
The plan for a super-holding for state-owned enterprises dates back to the New Order era. The SOEs Ministry will be replaced by a giant corporation.
Danantara will reduce the authority of the SOEs Minister. Transferring the management of major SOEs will make the Ministry almost powerless.
Prabowo Subianto is establishing BPI Danantara to manage state-owned enterprises. There are reportedly tug-of-wars and a number of obstacles in the process, including the obligation to revise laws.
A reader hopes that the government will do more when it comes to protecting citizens’ lives.
The move by President Prabowo Subianto to save Sritex could well lead to corruption. A smart strategy is needed to rescue collapsing companies.
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not being sincere. The people will lose out.
With the Supreme Court’s judicial mafia, when one branch is lopped off, another 10 grow in its place. It needs to be comprehensively cleaned up.
Judge bribery suspect Zarof Ricar was once a high-ranking Supreme Court official. He bankrolled a film about a judge.
The Supreme Court dismissed three judges suspected of accepting bribes in the Ronald Tannur case. This adversely impacts efforts to improve the judiciary.
The three judges who acquitted Ronald Tannur often reported for ethics violations. Their bank accounts show transactions amounting to the billions.
The Rp920 billion found in Zarof Ricar’s house is suspected of being related to arranging court case verdicts. The Corruption Eradication Commission once detected his corrupt exploits.
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
The food estate program, or rice field creation initiative in Central Kalimantan, was neglected and instead converted into oil palm plantations owned by private companies.
Ridwan Kamil’s electability remains stagnant in the Jakarta regional head election. His supporting parties are not actively campaigning for him, leaving him hoping for support from Prabowo and Jokowi.
Prabowo Subianto orders four ministers to rescue the bankrupt textile company Sritex. A potential bailout from the state is on the table.
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
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After Sritex, other major textile companies are also collapsing. Incentives and support are needed to curb imported goods.
Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.
Kamala Harris champions women’s legal and political rights, countering Donald Trump’s machismo.
Former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong is arrested by the Attorney General’s Office over corruption allegations. When will other ministers be questioned?
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
The obligation to obtain halal certification leads to higher economic costs and corruption. Labeling products that are non-halal would be more efficient.
Jokowi’s son-in-law, Bobby Nasution is caught up in alleged bribery involving a mining permit in North Maluku. He is accused of selling his influence.
A number of problematic individuals are appointed to Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It will be difficult for the government to be effective in its first one or two years.
The term “Medan Block” emerged during the trial of former North Maluku Governor, Abdul Gani Kasuba. Medan Block is believed to refer to pre-allocated nickel mining concessions in Halmahera.
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba acknowledged meeting with Bobby Nasution but claimed he gained no advantage from it.
Bobby Nasution is suspected of managing the Medan Block nickel mine since 2021. He met with Abdul Gani Kasuba before becoming the Mayor of Medan.
Entrepreneurs complain about the costly and complicated halal certification process. They must pay monthly fees for supervision.
Halal certification is slow due to inadequate supporting infrastructure. It has the potential to trigger a high-cost economy.
Entrepreneurs are pressured by the mandatory halal certification regulations. The costs associated with obtaining halal labels are considered expensive, and the procedures are complicated.
Three East Java gubernatorial candidates—Luluk, Khofifah, and Risma—talk about the competition in the 2024 regional head elections.
Prabowo Subianto appointed ministers and deputy ministers with problematic backgrounds in his cabinet. Several of them are closely associated with businessman Haji Isam.
The PDI-P received the most positions as leaders of the DPR working bodies. Surya Paloh met with Bahlil Lahadalia to discuss the allocation of commission chairs.
The new ministries and agencies established by Prabowo Subianto cannot operate immediately. Some lack office space, have tight budgets, and are short on staff. The authority of the Haj and Umrah Organizing Agency even violates the law.
The rupiah is weakening amid the power transition, with global factors also exerting heavy pressure.
The new government under Prabowo Subianto is already formed. Can we hope for what the future holds?
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
The phrase “human rights” was lost from Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration speech.
Food, like language, clothing, and customs, is a marker of our roots. Especially in the past.
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Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
The Rohingya refugees living in Pekanbaru have more freedom to move around and reside in lodgings. Their children can also attend school.
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
Several Rohingya refugees successfully built their careers in various fields. They continued to work and raised awareness about the plight of displaced Rohingya refugees.
Rohingya refugees are still living in several inadequate temporary shelters in Aceh.
There are indications of problems with the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. The stock exchange and capital markets authorities are neglecting their responsibilities.
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
The KPK should designate Sahbirin Noor a fugitive. There is a good chance the South Kalimantan Governor will go free.
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Prabowo Subianto formed a large cabinet to accommodate the interests of parties, businessmen, and his supporters. Mining entrepreneur Haji Isam is suspected of proposing several ministerial candidates.
KPU Chair Mochammad Afifuddin on turbulence within his institution following the dismissal of Hasyim Asy’ari, and the Constitutional Court’s decision on the regional head elections.
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
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Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Indonesia’s delegation at COP16 CBD in Cali, Colombia, is not led by a minister. Biodiversity funding is at risk of not being agreed upon.
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor is suspected of receiving commissions on three projects in the e-catalog. He has not been seen since being named a suspect.
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
Empathy is the key to happiness. We are happy when we help others, we are happy when we do good.
OJK’s right of reply and a remembrance to Mochtar Lubis who wrote about government.
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
VERY few people know of Nahum Situmorang (1908-1969). A dire lack of scholarly research and literature on the songwriter is one of the reasons. Yet Nahum Situmorang is a legendary song composer. In his lifetime, he wrote around 200 songs, most of which were composed at lapo tuak, or roadside palm wine drinking stalls. To this day in Medan, his songs are still being sung in roadside stalls, though not many know who wrote them. The most popularly performed Batak songs were written by someone who is now practically forgotten. In 1928, one of Nahum’s songs won second place in the competition to compose Indonesia’s national anthem. Alas, Nahum’s entry is now lost to the ages for not being filed and noted. To honor his achievements, a community of North Sumatran musician-artists celebrated Nahum Situmorang’s 110th anniversary at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, in mid-February.
The forest fires in West Kalimantan these past three months have taken their toll on the local wildlife. Although not all the fauna managed to escape, some managed to find safe haven in neighboring forest areas. One of them is located in the middle of Kayong Agro Lestari (KAL) plantation, a subsidiary of Austindo Nusantara Jaya (ANJ).
The 3,884-hectare conservation area is now home to 24 orangutans. Six of them were brought there at the end of October, after the fire at Kuala Satong village, just outside of KAL's concession area, trapped them. "With the Yayasan International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI) and the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), we saved those orangutans," said Nardiyono, KAL conservation manager. The six orangutans consisted of three mothers and their offsprings.
TEMPO has in its possession a stack of documents showing irregularities behind the procurement tender process for the Borang electricity generating turbines in South Sumatra, three years ago. Long before the tender was held, PT Guna Cipta Mandiri owned by Johanes Kennedy Aritonang, appears to have been “groomed” to win the bid. An audit by the Finance Development Controller (BPKP) concluded that the state suffered losses of as much as Rp24 billion. It is not improbable that State Electricity Company (PLN) CEO Eddie Widiono and other PLN officials—who for the moment are still free—will soon be brought to justice.
Irendra Radjawali, 39, came to a coffee shop in Central Jakarta wearing a blue t-shirt and a pair of khaki shorts. "I'm not a suit-and-tie type of person," said Radja, as he is known by family and friends, apologizing for his informal clothing. He looked energetic despite having flown to Jakarta that morning from Pontianak, West Kalimantan. Radja explained that he had just spent four days in Kalimantan to operate drones used to assist in spatial mapping in the area.
The drones are all designed by Irendra, who currently works as a researcher at Bonn University in Germany. He consulted what he called the best university on earthYouTube videosto learn how to make his own drone three years ago. And this came about after his research work, collecting data from the Kapuas River in West Kalimantan.
The company owned by BKPM chief Gita Wirjawan is plagued by a tax swindle issue. Ancora’s manager denies the allegation. A move recoiling on President Yudhoyono?
By joining the “Baramo gang”, Nasrudin Zulkarnaen knew a number of important government officials. He reported corruption at Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia after failing to become a company director.
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