In The Shadow of the Danantara Risk
Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
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Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
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.
The gemoy dance is quite popular among young people. The campaign team for Prabowo-Gibran brings together many influencers to gather support.
In the “jogetin aja” political campaign, all criticisms are swept under the dance floor. What human rights violations? Just dance it off. Ethics? Ethics your head.
Both banning and forcing schoolgirls to wear hijab are dangerous to the social system in Indonesia. This could strengthen identity politics.
Forcing economic growth in such volatile conditions is a dangerous policy. It is akin to driving a bus through a hailstorm. As long as it does not slow down immediately, the bus is at risk of crashing anytime.
Indonesian Village Administration Association Chair Arifin Abdul Majid expresses his concern about a village association national gathering during which the much-debated presidential term extension was promoted. He warns against the dangers of village officials getting involved in politics.
The “Jokowi three terms” movement is dangerous for our democracy. It must be stopped before it spreads.
There are problems with the entire management process for hazardous and toxic waste from hospitals in East Java. It is endangering public health.
IN connection with the letter from Mr Andreas I.W. on letter page last week titled Danamon and Unkept Promises, we have contacted the person concerned to provide an explanation. T
Danarto died the night of April 11, 2018, a few hours after he was hit by a motorbike in heavy traffic at south Tangerang, as he was walking.
Danarto wished to eliminate strict barriers between art forms and to create text that strained and pushed against itself, while functioning as a unit.
Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has issued some controversial decisions. This could endanger democracy.
Unlike her previous album, Singer Danilla Riyadi's new album Lintasan Waktu, or Across Time, is both gloomy and poignant.
Indonesia is home to 1.6 million children with special needs, according to the Ministry of Education and Culture's estimate. Many of these children are robbed of the chance to enjoy the full range of opportunities that should be available to them, both due to the lack of access to special needs education as well as the limited range of activities offered to them. These unfortunate conditions motivated a couple in Denpasar, Bali, to establish Sandi Muni Kumara, a dance studio dedicated for deaf children. In Mataram, the Chantiqa Dance Studio offers a class for children with disabilities. Tempo English reports in commemoration of National Children's Day, July 23.
The government has overreacted by issuing Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) No. 2/2017. This regulation, which allows for the banning of organizations seen as being at odds with the Pancasila state philosophy or the 1945 Constitution, endangers democracy. Many non-government organizations, not only the hardline Islamist Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), can become the potential target. Moreover, there was no need to issue this Perppu in the first place because the banning of organizations is already covered by Law No. 17/2013 on Mass Organizations.
Balabala, the second installment in Eko Supriyanto's Jailolo trilogy, recently premiered in Yokohama. The dance was also performed in Belgium and Germany this March.
THE first order Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto gave to his subordinates after he took office as Makassar's mayor in May 2014, may seem unconventional. Instead of sticking to the usual practice of asking the staff to translate campaign vision and mission statements into programs, the new mayor ordered all civil servants, including neighborhood and hamlet chiefs, to download WhatsApp on their mobile phones.
The mayor, who goes by 'Danny', was not the messaging app's brand ambassador. "I was only looking for a quick and effective communication channel," he explained.
Short-term populist economic policies are increasingly dominating the world. One is protectionism. In his first days in office, US President Donald Trump immediately pulled his country out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Trump also invited Mexico and Canada to meet and reassess the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Indeed, protectionism benefits firms that enjoy the protection. But in the long run, inefficiencies and hidden costs will emerge, and that will rot the economy from the inside out. This is the danger that has economists and analysts around the world wringing their hands.
THE first order Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto gave to his subordinates after he took office as Makassar's mayor in May 2014, may seem unconventional. Instead of sticking to the usual practice of asking the staff to translate campaign vision and mission statements into programs, the new mayor ordered all civil servants, including neighborhood and hamlet chiefs, to download WhatsApp on their mobile phones.
The mayor, who goes by 'Danny', was not the messaging app's brand ambassador. "I was only looking for a quick and effective communication channel," he explained.
Short-term populist economic policies are increasingly dominating the world. One is protectionism. In his first days in office, US President Donald Trump immediately pulled his country out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Trump also invited Mexico and Canada to meet and reassess the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Indeed, protectionism benefits firms that enjoy the protection. But in the long run, inefficiencies and hidden costs will emerge, and that will rot the economy from the inside out. This is the danger that has economists and analysts around the world wringing their hands.
The visit last week of Denmark's Queen Margarethe II and her husband Prince Henrik to Indonesia is one indication of improving relations between the two countries. Beyond the usual protocols were serious meetings and discussions between Indonesian government and private sector representatives with a Danish delegation 62 business people, the first of such in the 65 years of relations between the two countries.
"Relations between Indonesia and Denmark will change from a cooperation based on development assistance to a commercial or business-based cooperation," said Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen, who was part of the delegation.
Measuring the social and economic development of a country has been done countless times, by means of various accepted formulas. But only in the last decade has the understanding of good governance as the key to effective development been seriously and intensively studied and researched. Based on 40 data sources, and produced by 30 organizations worldwide, since 2002, the Worldwide Governance Indicators have been applied to 200 countries to measure the country's level of governance. This has provided watchdog groups with the necessary tools to monitor policy and initiate reforms, which also helps to immeasurably assess perceptions of corruption among businesses, public officials and politicians. Much of the work can be attributed to Dr. Daniel Kaufmann when the studies were initially conducted at the World Bank Institute, where he worked. For the past two years, Kaufmann has headed the Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI), which pioneered the Resource Governance Index to measure the transparency levels of countries in managing their extractive industry. Kaufmann was in Indonesia recently to meet with public figures in government, the business community and members of the local civil society, and to be the keynote speaker at a panel discussion on 'The Impact of Low Oil Prices on Indonesia's Reform Agenda' which was co-organized by the NRGI and Tempo English magazine. He was recently interviewed by journalists Hermien Y Kleden, Sadika Hamid, Gusthida Budiartie dan Edward Stephens from the Tempo Media Group. Excerpts:
BENNY Moerdani asked Teddy Rusdy for a sheet of paper. On the paper he wrote: "Dear Pak Yoga, from now on, the show is mine!-LBM". The intelligence deputy chief for defense and security then asked Teddy, a Defense Ministry (Hankam) Intelligence Staff Officer Assistant VII, to take this message to General Yoga Soegomo, chief of the intelligence coordination agency, at the crisis control center, 400 meters from the DC-10 Sumatra aircraft. It was then the very early hours of Tuesday, March 31, 33 years ago.
The DC-10 Sumatra served as the flying headquarters for Benny Moerdani and the 24 personnel of the Sandi Yudha Force (Kopassandha) command, led by Lt. Col. Sintong Panjaitan. They were getting ready to take back the Woyla DC-9 airplane which, on March 28 had been hijacked to Bangkok's Don Muang Airport, 12 minutes after taking off from Palembang.
On Friday, May 23, at the pendopo (pavilion) of Tejokusuman, Yogyakarta, I witnessed an important event: the reconstruction and documentation of the dance Srimpi Ronggojanur created by Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII (1921-1939). This was part of a program put on by Taman Budaya Yogyakarta in conjunction with well-known dance association Krida Beksa Wirama.
At 7:20pm, the gamelan (traditional musical ensemble) musicians, dressed in maroon Yogya-style jackets, batik headcloths with a black background and wrapped batik sarung, took their places behind the instruments. Soon after that, the female singers followed, dressed in kebaya (traditional blouses) of the same maroon color and wrapped in long batik skirts and with their hair wound up in buns. At precisely 7:30pm, the gamelan began to play, greeting the guests. "The performance will take more than one hour," said the emcee, who politely asked that the audience turn off all electronic gadgets. Any noise disturbance would force the presenters to repeat the entire dance from the beginning.
AT 5am on Sunday, May 18, choreographer Retno Maruti called me, conveying the sad news of the passing away of ballerina Farida Oetoyo.
Born in Solo, Central Java, on July 7, 1939, Farida studied ballet at the age of eight at the Fine Arts of Movement Studio in Singapore. From 1950 to 1954 she studied at the Royal Academy of Dance in Australia where she gave her first performance at the Albert Hall in Canberra.
Nuri Muliana improved the services of seven village health posts in Dangiang, North Lombok. Also serving as an information center, the health posts is now a place where residents exchange news and ideas.
When the 2014 National Education and Culture convention was held at the start of this month, one of the priority topics of discussion was the need to conserve traditional culture. To be more specific, to preserve the dances representing the wealth of our diverse arts and traditions sadly being neglected by the younger generation. An effort is now underway to financially support and sustain traditional dance studios all over the archipelago to make it more attractive for youths. Tempo English reports on the revival of these studios in Sumbawa, West Sumatra and Central Kalimantan.
The East Java city of Lumajang is looking to patent its unique dancing horse attraction. The price of horses has soared to ridiculous levels.
For the past two decades, tarling dangdut music has been a popular entertainment on the north shores of West Java, especially in Cirebon and Indramayu. This form of music, which merges tarling (guitar and flute), the traditional music of Cirebon, with dangdut music, is known as the public entertainment of choice when harvest season arrives, or during the major months, from May to July.The rise of tarling dangdut, synonymous with its sensual dance moves, has led to the emergence of a number of local superstars with thousands of devoted fans. Shows of this type have further brought about the establishment of hundreds of new tarling groups. Tempo looked into this music phenomenon currently raging in PanturaJava's north coastincluding mystical backstage tales.
The Indonesian Dance Festival in Jakarta treats audiences to a week of performances.
Despite a shortage of funds, dance workshops in Kalimantan are attracting young people to join in the effort to save the Dayak dance.
The Saman Dance of the Gayo people, in danger of extinction, has gained its rightful place on the World Heritage List.
Daniel Sinambela, the former business associate of top graft suspect Muhammad Nazaruddin, is sentenced to jail. Prosecutors however had failed to present Yulianis, a crucial witness in the case who happened to be the bookkeeper and right-hand person of Nazaruddin, the former Democrat Party treasurer.
Mirotos new work is based on the lives of several dancers. He employs an approach using movements previously not thought of.
The broadcasts of TPI are no longer educational, as the television station’s name would suggest. It is now seen more as a channel for dangdut music.
Red birds of paradise are only found on Raja Ampat, West Papua. Their existence is protected by the international conservation union and they are on the list of endangered birds.
The pattern of dormitory school education in Papua produces a series of quality schools for poor, neglected, or uncared-for children. It is developed under the “lucky hands” of Daniel Alexander, who started the model 15 years ago.
Competent, inflexible, and nonpartisan, Daniel can eliminate conflict of interest in this department.
Traditional Sundanese cuisine awaits the discerning diner at Lumbung Padi, a recently opened Jakarta restaurant.
HE came from an upper middle-class family, part of the government bureaucracy in Solo. Towards the end of the 1950s he joined the air force and began a career that later went badly wrong. It was the G30S affair that destroyed Air Commodore Omar Dani’s career. He was accused of being involved in the Indonesian Communist Party rebellion and thereafter was to spend a third of his life as a political prisoner. Tempo recently interviewed Omar who is now 85 years old after he survived a critical bout of Hepatitis C. He recounted to Tempo the events of the September 30 affair and his relationship with Suharto.
AS he promised to do when he was sworn in as National Police Chief five months ago, Police General Bambang Hendarso Danuri continues to restructure his personnel. Problems of illegal logging, gambling, illegal fishing, narcotics and disruptive activities have been his top priority.
He is not just targeting the low-level officers; everyone seems to be given his ‘once-over’ assessment. “It is all to build public trust,” he explained. In line with the Police Force’s strategic plan, raising the people’s trust must be accelerated so the target of a 2010 completion date can be achieved.
The Mangkunegaran mourning dance is reborn after a century ‘in the wilderness’.
PORNOGRAPHY LAW
Dangers in the Name of Porn
The Law on Pornography was finally ratified. The dangers of taking the law into one’s own hands still exist.
Whirling dervishes performing the samaa’ or Sufi dancing, as introduced by Rumi, are becoming increasingly popular. It is the dance of those who have succeeded in abandoning their egos.
The incident happened despite the presence of thousands of army and police units assigned to protect President Yudhoyono. Unofficial cakalele dancers approached the President and almost unfurled the outlawed RMS flag. The authorities are now blaming each other. In Los Angeles, RMS President Alexander H. Manuputty claimed the action had long been planned by his followers. “That is the political right of the Maluku people.”
Security for the President’s visit took two months to prepare, but the cakalele dancers turned out to be smarter.
HE is known as Pangeran Samber Nyawa. He is Mangkunegara I, founder of the Magkunegaran dynasty. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the dynasty Pura Mangkunegafan has reconstructed Bedhaya Dirodo Meto, a dance of his creation.
Here is a classical court dance that has not been performed for over the past 200 years. Little records are available on the choreography and musical accompaniment of the dance.
How did Pura Mangkunegaran reconstruct Bedhaya Dirodo Meto, the Raging Elephants? What is its significance as an identity of Pura Mangkunegaran? Tempo looks into the rediscovery of the long-lost dance.
Another Art Suku (Tribal Art) festival has been held, an effort to present the dances of hinterland communities threatened with extinction.
Due diligence on Bank Danamon revealed that its owner, Usman Admadjaja, had cleaned out the bank's coffers.
Investigation continues into an archeological find on Tantrayana in Sumatra. TEMPO is tracing the excavation at Tanjung Medan site, West Sumatra.
Asia Finance Indonesia won the tender of the sale of the 51 percent stake in Bank Danamon without any real opposition.
The "drilling" dancer Inul Daratista has attracted support from many people. Now she has become a symbol of the oppressed.
The share prices of Bank Danamon have fallen since the government announced its plans to sell its stake. What needs to be done?
Dangdut singer Inul Daratista is censured for her eroticism, leading to calls for a ban on her performances.
Several investors have been reminded that Usman Admadjaja may make a return to Bank Danamon. Is this a repeat of the Farindo fracas?
This is the golden age of dangdut music. Young singers have shot to fame and fortune in record time.
For a dance maestro, the most important thing is perbawa or taksu. It’s an aura, a magical light, which announces to the world that he’s a dancer. Once on stage, even without any movement whatsoever, the audience would know and say: here’s a maestro. Of course, it isn’t easy to attain so prestigious a perbawa. It needs extreme patience and hard work. Tarwo Sumosutragio, for instance, had to go through a prihatin mood, including a puasa ngrowot, to attain perbawa. During this fasting period, she survived only on fruit and ketela roots.
What of the other maestros? Following are excerpts of interviews TEMPO recently had with some of the maestros of different traditional backgrounds:
Alone on the stage, spotlighted in the darkness, pulling at the air, caressing the soul. A dancer’s entire body is tested when he performs a solo dance. On the empty stage, also at stake are the dancer’s techniques, spatial imagination, and ideas. For the first time ever, the Teater Utan Kayu held a Solo Dance Festival as part of the Indonesian Dance Festival 2002. Do our modern solo dancers draw inspiration from tradition? What is the difference in body management between the modern and traditional solo dancer? Follow TEMPO’s report and meet a variety of gurus in their twilight years, who continue to earn a living through traditional solo dancing.
Arts & Culture Thursday, January 1, 1970 Edition
One of the sources of esthetic inspiration for Henri Cartier-Bresson is Retna Mohini, a Javanese dancer and his first wife.
Ever since President Megawati Sukarnoputri's dance with Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Indonesia's hope of winning a LNG contract worth US$10 billion has increased.
Ahead of the Chinese New Year some weeks ago, Chinese culture suddenly became an attractive and saleable commodity. Television stations competed with each other for ratings by featuring programs with Chinese themes. Quality was of secondary concern. But more important, was the realization of a true Chinese New Year celebration. A new film, Ca Bau Kan, adapted from Remy Sylado's novel, which discusses aspects of Chinese culture, was also part of this momentum. A festive atmosphere was to be found in every shopping center, where Gong Xi Fa Cai (Happy Chinese New Year) banners and lion dance performances were prominently on display. The climate of exhilerating openness initiated by Abdurrahman Wahid's presidency can be considered a chief contributing factor to this development. Unfortunately, after 30 years in the shackles, artistic expression amongst ethnic Chinese Indonesians may have been stunted. The wayang potehi, or Chinese hand-puppetry, seems to be facing extinction. Join us in a TEMPO special on the arts and culture of China that are once again shining in Indonesia.
An Indian 'kathak' instructor offers students not only dance instruction, but also some insights into the seldom-discussed artistic styles that derive from Islam.
Danareksa is threatened with closure as a result of its debt mountain. What are the chances of saving it?
An Indian 'kathak' instructor offers students not only dance instruction, but also some insights into the seldom-discussed artistic styles that derive from Islam.
Two choreographers recently took to the stage in Jakarta. Different in terms of setting and story, both productions are derived from the country’s wealth of traditional dance.
Omar Dani's Plea offers up a new fact regarding Bung Karno's presence at the Halim Perdana Kusuma air base. It's another piece of information from an actor with a role in history, muzzled for 30 years.
Who is Daniel? Well, actually there are two. One Daniel is a respected attorney, while the second is just the opposite. The latter is notorious for his ability to influence the outcome of prominent court cases. Furthermore, recent allegations point to the involvement of a Supreme Court chairman with Daniel number two—the court case "fixer".
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.
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.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
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.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
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.
A number of policies from Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono are riddled with conflicts of interest. They benefit his son, Indra Trenggono.
There are indications that the selection of the KPK leadership for the 2024 to 2029 period is in breach of a Constitutional Court ruling. The process needs to be rerun.
Jokowi is like a king reluctant to relinquish his crown. Nearing retirement, he is still trying to improve his image.
A reader’s letter suggests authorities seek ways for safe and efficient logistics transportation, in order to minimize traffic accidents.
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
The KPK Leadership and Supervisory Board Selection Committee claimed to have followed procedures, and Jokowi reportedly did not intervene.
Various parties from the National Police Chief to the State Palace are accused of interfering in the KPK leadership candidates selection process. The candidates are divided into four clusters.
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
The family members of some ministers enter the fishery business. Other problems, such as the activity of illegal foreign vessels and the abuse of crew members, still prevail.
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revives a shutdown port. There is indication that the minister’s son is involved in the fisheries business.
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Jokowi’s campaign promoting his successes is considered as not portraying actual conditions. Customary communities are among the victims of his administration.
After stepping down, Jokowi will return to Solo, accompanied by his loyal supporters. He is not having a lavish farewell in order to avoid any negative sentiment.
As President Jokowi's term neared its end, instructions were given to promote the government's achievements, and billions of rupiah in contracts were offered to the media.
The market showed no positive reaction ahead of Prabowo Subianto's government, which was held back by the high amount of debt.
Life is not always about science and philosophy. This is where literature shows its value.
A heated discussion took place in the second-floor sitting room at Tong Hu Li's house in mid-April. The 53-year-old farmer had been relocated because his village in Fengdu, China, was drowned following the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. Fengdu sits on the banks of the Yangtze River.
Before him, some 15 American tourists sat in a circle on plastic seats. Unable to speak English, Tong was assisted by Three Shi, another river guide.
Jakarta governor and deputy governor candidates promise improvements in inclusive public transportation.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
Media companies are experiencing upheaval due to the rapid changes in the business landscape. The industry is moving towards a new equilibrium.
Using a variety of pretexts, the political parties replace elected legislative candidates. This is a betrayal of the people’s choice.
Hendra Sabarudin’s drug network distributed methamphetamine from Tarakan prison starting in 2017, allegedly aided by police and prison guards.
The government plans to dredge 17.6 billion cubic meters of sea sand and sediment, altering the landscape and destroying marine life.
The government designated a number of areas as zones for cleaning sediment and sea sand.
Anindya Bakrie ousts Arsjad Rasjid from the position of General Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The Palace’s support shifted.
Anindya Bakrie ousted Arsjad Rasjid as the Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The organization is becoming like a political party and enjoys large funds coming in from overseas.
Gubernatorial candidates are trying to win over the votes of Anies Baswedan supporters in the Jakarta regional election. Jokowi reportedly shifted his support.
Pramono Anung and Ridwan Kamil shed light on the dynamics surrounding their appointments as Jakarta gubernatorial candidates.
Police uncover baby trafficking syndicate operating in Java-Bali since 2023. Five babies were already sold.
News summary on the conflict of interest of KPK leadership candidates and 44 ministries in Prabowo’s government.
Commission III of the House of Representatives rejected all the Supreme Court judge candidates proposed by the Judicial Commission. The rejection allegedly was due to their favored candidate failed to pass.
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) strives to counter candidates supported by the Palace. It is an early projection for the 2029 General Elections.
BRIN is designing the Peluit-40 nuclear reactor to replace diesel power plants, claiming it to be safer.
The Bocor Alus Politik podcast receives the Udin Award that we dedicate to our viewers and readers.
An exclusive Tempo interview with Anies Baswedan regarding his chances to run in the Jakarta regional head election.
Jokowi and Prabowo’s coalition are maneuvering to thwart Anies Baswedan’s candidacy in the Jakarta regional head election. Cabinet posts are being offered as inducements.
Tommy Hermawan Lo’s name emerges following the mention of Mr. T in online gambling that involves human trafficking case. He is a director at a casino management company.
Victims of human trafficking for online gambling and scamming in Cambodia claimed of being forced to work 12-hour shifts and being beaten. Recruitment is still ongoing.
The battle in the presidential election is set to continue in regional head elections. The PDI-P is determined to challenge President Joko Widodo’s candidates.
Personal protective equipment corruption suspect, Budi Sylvana, denied inflicting up to Rp300 billion of losses to the state. He revealed the roles of other officials in the case.
Muhammadiyah follows Nahdlatul Ulama’s step to accept mining concession offer from the government. Muhammadiyah General Chair Haedar Nashir explains about it.
Muhammadiyah accepts the government’s mining concession offer. Many members are against it. Busyro Muqoddas, Chair of Muhammadiyah’s Law and Human Rights Council explains.
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
Retno Marsudi dismissed the idea that the government is merely meddling foreign affairs. She emphasized that Indonesia is a trusted partner on the international stage.
Chair of IDI, Mohammad Adib Khumaidi, discusses the polemic over the plan to allow foreign doctors to practice in Indonesia. He emphasizes stringent regulations are necessary.
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie explains the cyberattack on the Temporary National Data Center. He dismisses allegations of negligence.
Infinite Earth responds regarding the revocation of Rimba Raya Conservation’s ecosystem restoration permit.
There will be a wave of layoffs at Tokopedia as a result of inefficient practices. This is the result of government policy rife with conflicts of interest.
The PDI-P is preparing to replace Hasto Kristiyanto after he was questioned by the KPK in the Harun Masiku case. They are wary of the Palace’s interference.
The founders of GoTo and Tokopedia sold their shares. New investors now have control of ownership.
Tokopedia made significant cuts in its workforce following its business consolidation with TikTok. A consequence of inefficient business operation.
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Muhammadiyah withdrew trillions of rupiah from Bank Syariah Indonesia. It was the accumulation of various problems, from operational matters to appointment of commissioners.
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi talks about the polemic over the planned revision of the Broadcasting Law and the Starlink Internet service.
Narendra Modi is likely to serve his third term as the Prime Minister of India. His campaigns are based on populism and religion.
The fintech lending business is increasingly losing steam. Returns continue to decline while fund owners are opting for other investment portfolios.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno assures that the tourism fee will not be imposed on plane tickets.
The Constitutional Court rejected lawsuits disputing the results of the 2024 presidential election. The option of disqualifying Gibran was discussed in a meeting of the judges.
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi explains the Gaza war and the Iran-Israel conflict with its impact on Indonesia’s economy.
Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) cannot be closed even if they do not have a license from the government. There is no protection from the Ministry of Religious Affairs if legal problems arise.
The Rabithah Alawiyah organization is in charge of recording and preserving the line of descent of the Alawiyyin in Indonesia. Seven books from Yemen serve as their guide.
Several companies are applying for permits to utilize sediment, including sea sand. Large corporations use landfills for land reclamation areas.
Indigenous people are taking legal action against the President and the DPR for delaying deliberations of a bill. It has taken second place to the interests of investors.
State banks stop distributing loans to state construction companies. Government assignment projects are burdening banks.
The government opens the option of switching energy subsidies for the free lunch program. This threatens poor households.
The government issues a regulation to develop the game industry. There will be a special funding agency.
Discussions of the Asset Recovery Draft Law is stagnating in the DPR. It is key to preventing money laundering.
TikTok Shop’s acquisition of Tokopedia changes the Indonesian business map. It is not clear how small and medium enterprises will be protected.
The prosecutor persists in filing a cassation against the acquittal of Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti. It is a threat to the freedom of expression.
GoTo CEO Patrick Waluyo reveals the story behind the selling of Tokopedia shares to TikTok. How much profit did GoTo get?
The integration of TikTok Shop with Tokopedia will reinforce GoTo’s business. Indonesia’s e-commerce competition landscape is changing.
The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are relying entirely on gimmicks to exploit the emotions of the people. This moves the campaign away from substantive discussions.
Do the presidential candidates succeed in attracting young voters with social media gimmicks?
Budiman Sudjatmiko persuades other activists to support Prabowo Subianto. He claims he is not motivated by money.
How does the Indonesian Solidarity Party get its funding? Is the aid from conglomerate bosses like Djarum’s owner true?
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko is writing regarding his alleged interference in electric vehicle policy over Wuling’s SNI certification.
Post-Firli Bahuri, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still walking backward toward its grave. A radical reform is needed.
The presidential candidates’ campaign teams are an illustration of the type of government they would form if elected. Businesspeople have a central role.
The Corruption Eradication Commission is no longer independent ever since it became part of the executive body. The fruit of the revised KPK Law.
In Indonesia, presidential candidate debates are planned as bogus performances. There is no in-depth discussion of the issues.
Yet again, a member of the Supreme Audit Agency is involved in corruption. The system for selecting these state auditors is very poor.
Judicial Commission Chairman Amzulian Rifai explains the boundaries of his authority in dealing with judges, and the Judicial Commission Bill.
Sandiaga Uno and Garibaldi Thohir’s company is in conflict with local miners. The amount of compensation is considered inadequate.
Having no democratic legitimacy, Gibran Rakabuming Raka must withdraw his candidacy for the vice-presidency.
Tempo's special interview with MKMK Chairman Jimly Asshiddiqie regarding the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
The program to put coal-fired power plants (PLTU) into early retirement is hampered by funding problems. As grants are stuck, the state budget must be disbursed.
Nepotism is the close relative of corruption and dictatorship. The Indonesian Independence Proclamation places nepotism as a threat to independence.
Constitutional Court Chief Justice Anwar Usman is reportedly maneuvering to lower the minimum age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, paving the way for Gibran.
The Constitutional Court reportedly already made a decision in favor of a lawsuit regarding the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The issue is rife with conflicts of interest.
Carbon trading is simply a way to mitigate climate change. The main aims are the energy transition and environmental protection.
The Indonesian Stock Exchange established four carbon trading mechanisms. There were 27 transactions in three schemes in the initial sale.
Presidential candidates’ supporters are creating unfavorable atmosphere in the build-up to the 2024 general elections with them more inclined to speak about rivals’ weaknesses than promoting their champions’ profiles.
The 2024 presidential candidates are competing to garner support from retired generals. This perpetuates the militaristic nature of Indonesian politics.
The plan from the OJK to introduce carbon units as securities could lead to problems. Carbon trading no longer means a reduction in emissions.
The three soldiers who allegedly killed a civilian should be tried in a criminal court. The Military Courts Law needs to be revised.
The OJK regulates carbon exchanges as a securities trading platform. How will the OJK prevent greenwashing in the carbon exchange?
The news in our media is problematic. Why is that?
Voluntary carbon trading has stopped since 2021, due to upside down policies.
Individuals and companies are already implementing carbon trading in the voluntary market. But no price standard has been set.
News summary, from the dismissal on Budiman Sudjatmiko to Food Estate.
Former Director-General of Mineral and Coal, Ridwan Djamaluddin, is named as suspect in the Mandiodo Block nickel corruption case.
Why did the prominent figures from Papua fail to bring the Papuans to support the Republic of Indonesia?
The government faces difficulties accommodating kidney donors and recipients. The need for kidney donors is high, but the supply is very limited.
The police exposes Indonesian kidney trafficking network in Cambodia. The victims are enticed through social media.
The government removed the conditions for electric motorcycle subsidy recipients. It will be made available to everyone.
The National Genome Center set up in 2018 is gone. Does it change into the Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative of the Health Ministry?
A lower credit rating makes the United States government to charge higher interest rates. It naturally spreads to other countries’ securities, including Indonesia.
Forestry Minister M. Prakosa intends to liquidate state-owned forestry companies PT Inhutani I-V. So why has SOEs Minister Laksamana Sukardi ignored the five letters he sent?
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