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.
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.
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.
A mosque in this border city welcomes travelers, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged. It has even introduced an innovative Rice ATM.
In abjection, the subject maintains the boundaries of their identity and then strengthens their differentiation with others.
The #KaburAjaDulu phenomenon takes social media by storm. A reflection of public discontent over the country’s situation.
Indonesia Mosque Council Chair Muhammad Jusuf Kalla explains the diversity of Indonesia’s mosques.
Gadjah Mada University dismisses a pharmacy professor over sexual violence allegations. The case was initially suspected of being covered up by the university.
Several Islamic boarding schools process bathroom and kitchen waste, producing economically valuable products.
A number of Islamic boarding schools are processing waste into maggots and building materials, weaving a circular economy ecosystem among boarding schools.
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Many TNI personnel improperly use their weapons for the protection of illegal businesses. They should be prosecuted in civilian courts.
The appointment of military personnel to Agrinas confirms Prabowo Subianto’s militaristic thinking while undermining economic democracy.
The Ngada Police Chief sexually abused three children and sold the video recordings on the Internet. An act beyond the bounds of humanity.
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.
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.
Civil society groups across various regions strongly oppose the revision of the Indonesian Military Law. The demonstrations are marked by intimidation and counterprotests.
The revision of the Indonesian Military Law extends the retirement age of soldiers, potentially leaving many without active assignments.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
Indonesia’s financial markets are caught in a prolonged downturn, with investor confidence steadily eroding.
Politics needs gimmicks to attract attention. We know it is deceptive, yet we enjoy it.
The virtual world is noisier than the real world. The urge to stay virtually connected can trigger anxiety and stress.
The fatal shooting of three police officers by soldiers in Lampung and acts of terror against Tempo.
Former Indonesian Military Commander (2002-2006), Endriartono Sutarto, shares his views on the revised TNI Law.
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.
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.
Indra Karya has been making profits over the past few years. Its construction consulting business remains relatively lucrative albeit with a modest growth margin.
Two state-owned enterprises are set to enter the rice and fisheries business, with government capital injections on the horizon.
Agrinas Palma is entrusted with thousands of hectares of oil palm plantations entangled in legal disputes. The company is run by military personnel.
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.
Damage to peatlands leads to floods and serious fires. The government is busying itself treating the symptoms, not the roots of the problem.
The legal process of the corruption at the LPEI is proceeding very slowly. It should be used to spur on reforms to the institution.
Land use changes for business interests are the main cause of the flooding in Bekasi, Bogor and Jakarta. Environmental destruction is legalized.
The Ciawi and Sukamahi dams are suspected of being ineffective in preventing floods in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. Their capacity is relatively limited.
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.
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.
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.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
The market sees both Donald Trump and Prabowo Subianto as irrational leaders. The collateral damage is mounting.
Capitalism and communism both exist in the Promethean fantasy of nature. Jason Moore advocates a new concept: world-ecology.
Once standing stoutly against the military, Budiman Sudjatmiko is now sitting side by side with the militaristic government. People change.
Fikri Jufri was known as a young journalist with a vast social circle. He displayed civic courage during difficult times.
Flooding worsens as the rainy season subsides, while the threat of forest and land fires looms with the arrival of the dry season.
The KPK has yet to resolve the LPEI corruption case despite handling it since 2023. Of the 10 suspects, only one is in detention.
Wijaya Karya struggles to manage its finances amid a tough climate. The company is burdened by lingering project costs, including the Whoosh high-speed rail.
The IKN development burdens several state-owned construction firms. New contracts bring both hope and risk.
State-owned construction firms face a financial crisis. Budget cuts result in lost contracts and delayed payments.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung explains the cause of flash floods in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.
The establishment of bullion banks needs good risk management and close oversight. It could have systemic implications.
The environmentally friendly shrimp aquaculture ponds in Donggala restore mangrove forests. This is an important lesson for the food sustainability project.
The Constitutional Court decided that the election for Regent of Serang must be rerun. After being proven that he intervened, Villages Minister Yandri Susanto should be dismissed.
There is still much that is strange following the revelations about the alleged corruption involving Pertamina oil imports. There must be more than simply a change of players.
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto’s lawyer, Reyno Yohannes Romein, denied that his client benefited from the mark-up of oil imports.
Pertamina corruption suspects allegedly colluded to import illegal oil. Prosecutors are tracking the money flow to identify more perpetrators.
Riza Chalid has an extensive political network. He backed Prabowo Subianto and Hatta Rajasa in the 2014 presidential election.
Pertamina’s mechanisms remain vulnerable to fraud. Previous improvements have been undone by restructuring.
Allegations of fuel adulteration tarnish Pertamina’s image. The controversy extends to procurement, imports, and fuel processing.
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