The Risk of Prabowo’s Pragmatic Diplomacy
The agreement between Prabowo and Xi Jinping to jointly manage the region of overlapping claims disadvantages Indonesia.
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The Cost of Disobedience
Disobedience has a price. The cost of civility is enormous.
Marginalia Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Protectors of Online Gambling Sites at the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry
The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid: Online Gambling Site Blocking Continues
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.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Lack of Information and Misaligned Distribution of People’s Credit
The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.
Economy Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Different Treatment of Rohingya Refugees in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
A Political Cabinet in Disarray
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
How Differently-Abled People Monitored the Drafting of a Jakarta Bylaw
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
When Differently-Abled People Use Transjakarta Buses
Tempo accompanied several differently-abled people as they navigated public transportation in Jakarta.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Holes in Jakarta Transportation for Differently-Abled People
Despite some improvements, much still needs to be done regarding access to public transport for people with disabilities.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Dare to Die for Jokowi
News that there would be a mass rally to show support for Jokowi did not materialize. Had it been, then what for?
Letters Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Destruction of Ecosystems, Disappearance of Customary Land
The rice paddy development program will sacrifice 1.02 million hectares of customary land in Merauke. It will also annihilate biodiversity.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Digital Certificates’ Alluring Profits
The business of digital signatures and e-stamps is booming, as regulations push digital certificate providers to rake in profits.
Economy Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Dirty Practices in Choosing BPK Members
Several political parties conspired to approve candidates for the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) membership. Corrupt candidates could be selected.
Opinion Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s Vain Foreign Diplomacy
As the country attempts to mediate major issues, Indonesia’s foreign policy appears vibrant but lacks a strong foundation.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
What Next After the Dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah
The dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah does not mean the terrorist threat disappears. We must remain vigilant.
Opinion Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Jamaah Islamiyah’s Dissolution
The idea of dissolving Jamaah Islamiyah emerged over the past few years. The group is learning about jihad from new books and foreign Islamic scholars.
Law Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Jamaah Islamiyah Dissolution after Three Decades
Densus 88 Anti Terrror proactively facilitated the dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah. Members still keep weapons and other dangerous munition.
Law Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Director of Human Resources at the Education Ministry, Lukman: All Parties Were Involved
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology clarified the matter of the network of professor assessment teams. It is suspected that journals were engineered in addition to suspicious transactions.
Investigation Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
The Impacts of Karen Agustiawan's Sentence on the Business Decisions of SOE Directors
The guilty verdict for Karen Agustiawan shows that in Indonesia, even business decisions can easily lead to prosecution. This will have a long-term negative impact on our economy.
Opinion Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
PDI-P Dilemma about Going into Opposition
The PDI-P is facing a dilemma between maintaining its access to the government and protecting democracy. Corrections are needed for the damage of the last 10 years.
Opinion Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Division over PDI-P Joining Prabowo’s Coalition
PDI-P cadres and volunteers refuse to let the party join the Prabowo Subianto coalition. The party’s stance remains unclear.
National Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Price for Neglecting Disaster Mitigation
The impact of the disaster in West Sumatra is more serious because the regional government was busy chasing revenue.
Opinion Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Interest Rate Hike Falls Short, Market Awaits Prabowo’s Direction
BI Rate hike fails to boost the rupiah. The markets await certainty on the new government’s fiscal policy direction.
Market Pulse Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
How to Subscribe to Tempo Digital
A suggestion that readers can access Tempo digital by subscribing it on daily basis.
Letters Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Lackadaisical Disaster Mitigation
Hydrometeorological disasters hit a number of areas in Indonesia. Ironically, mitigation efforts are not yet a priority.
Opinion Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
The Government has Difficulty Gaining Access to Religious Educational Institutions
KPAI Chair Ai Maryati Solihah on bullying cases in educational institutions such as the recent incidents at the Binus High School and an Islamic boarding school.
Interview Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
Lawyer for Nickel Company Asked Minister Luhut Pandjaitan to Help Resolve Dispute
An interview with Juniver Girsang, the lawyer of Fajar Bhakti Lintas Nusantara directors, on the role of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan in the internal dispute of a nickel company.
Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
Luhut Pandjaitan's Explanation of His Role in a Nickel Company Dispute
An interview with Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, who has a role in a dispute at a nickel corporation.
Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
Luhut Pandjaitan's Interference in Resolving a Nickel Company Dispute
Minister Luhut Pandjaitan is personally mediating a conflict involving a Chinese nickel company. The strife involves reports to the National Police.
Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
Sutan Sjahrir Pajamas in Boven Digoel
From the letter of Sutan Sjahrir, written during his exile in Boven Digoel for his wife, Maria Duchateau, in the Netherlands.
Marginalia Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
PPATK Director of Law, Fithriadi Muslim: Regulations on Assets Confiscation are Limited
Discussions of the Asset Recovery Draft Law is stagnating in the DPR. It is key to preventing money laundering.
Law Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Dito Ariotedjo’s Right to Reply
Ario Bimo Nandito Ariotedjo, Minister of Youth and Sports, writes a response to information in the article How Pratikno Became Jokowi’s Political Operator.
Letters Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Concrete House from Soiled Diapers
An alumnus from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) built a house made of materials from disposable diapers, reducing the need for sand in construction by 20-40 percent.
Science & Technology Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Dispute between Sandiaga Uno’s Company with Local Gold Miners
Sandiaga Uno and Garibaldi Thohir’s company is in conflict with local miners. The amount of compensation is considered inadequate.
Law Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
Bribery in the Mining Company Shares Dispute
Helmut Hermawan, who admitted to bribing Deputy Justice and Human Rights Minister Eddy Hiariej, is indicted in 11 criminal cases. It is the fallout from fighting over company stocks.
Cover Story Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
The Politicization of Dilemmas
How does jujutsu become a political lesson in preventing dilemmas?
Marginalia Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Lawyer, Febri Diansyah: We are Asked to Assess the Critical Points of Legal Issues
Attorney Febri Diansyah on KPK’s discovery of a legal opinion during the raid on Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s house.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Disappointed with BCA
Letters on disappointing BCA Life services and Bung Karno’s invocation for spirit of nationalism
Letters Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
PDI-P Dismisses Budiman Sudjatmiko
News summary, from the dismissal on Budiman Sudjatmiko to Food Estate.
News Capsule Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
Controversy behind the Appointment of the Environment Ministry Director-General
The signature of Sarwono Kusumaatmadja was used to validate the names of candidates for echelon-I officials of the Environment and Forestry Ministry. The announcement letter was issued when he was hospitalized in Malaysia.
Environment Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
The Dire Situation of Kidney Donors
The lives of kidney donors get worse after having the operation. This does not diminish interest among potential kidney donors.
Cover Story Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Pertamina’s Cheap Oil Dilemma
Pertamina’s purchase of cheap oil from Iran causes problems. Improvements to our trading system have never been completed.
Opinion Monday, July 31, 2023 Edition
We Cannot Eradicate TBC without Diagnosis
Interview with Christos Christou, International President, Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
“Only 30 percent of the children with TBC in Indonesia were diagnosed.”
Interview Monday, July 24, 2023 Edition
The Duet from Diponegoro
The PDI-P is looking for a vice-presidential candidate for Ganjar Pranowo from the Nahdlatul Ulama circle. Two candidates put forward by Jokowi are rejected.
Cover Story Monday, June 5, 2023 Edition
Gratification for the Narcotics Division Officer
The Police have yet to solve the gratification case of Achiruddin Hasibuan. The KPK was once involved in solving the case.
Law Monday, May 22, 2023 Edition
Cheap Cooking Oil Disarray
The government must immediately pay the money it owes for the supply of cheap cooking oil. A messy policy with long-term consequences.
Opinion Monday, May 15, 2023 Edition
Quiet Diplomacy for Myanmar
Indonesia uses a quiet diplomacy approach in dealing with the Myanmar crisis. It requires more open and real diplomacy.
Asean & Beyond Monday, May 15, 2023 Edition
Ensuring Transparency of Vale’s Divestment
Vale Indonesia is to divest 11 percent of its shares and transfer them to Mind Id. Caution is needed to prevent the entry of freeloaders.
Opinion Monday, May 8, 2023 Edition
Two Letters That Dismissed a General
KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri removed Endar Priantoro from his position due to the handling of the Formula E case. There is an air of political competition for 2024 presidential candidates.
Cover Story Monday, April 10, 2023 Edition
Different Interpretations of Rp349 Trillion
Three government institutions have different versions regarding the suspicious transactions of Rp349 trillion at the finance ministry.
Law Monday, April 3, 2023 Edition
Accurate Digital Agriculture Database
The data collection platform (DCP) will contain all data on agricultural activities.
Inforial Monday, February 27, 2023 Edition
Buffalo Meat’s Sole Distributor
Bulog is suspected of handing over imported buffalo meat distribution to Suri Nusantara Jaya. The agriculture ministry took action to block the monopoly.
Cover Story Monday, February 27, 2023 Edition
We Must Go Digital If We Want Speedy Bureaucratic Reform
Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister Azwar Anas is pushing for digitalization of public services in the bureaucratic reform program.
Interview Monday, February 27, 2023 Edition
PNM Wins Indonesia Top Digital Innovation Award 2023
This award will motivate PNM to continue to give the best to Indonesia. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, February 20, 2023 Edition
PNM Develops Metaverse and Digital Learning for Employees
PNM employees can access various learning media in the form of videos, modules, e-books, and quizzes based on applications and websites. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, February 20, 2023 Edition
Indonesian Volunteers Transcribe and Digitize 20.000 Indigenous Manuscripts
The Wikimedia Foundation will use Transkribus, an AI-driven handwriting recognition tool to assist in the digitization process. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, February 20, 2023 Edition
Dispute over Land Certificates
Land mafia is suspected to be behind a land dispute in Cengkareng, West Jakarta. There are double ownership claims.
Law Monday, February 6, 2023 Edition
Divisive Declaration
Surya Paloh and Jokowi’s relationship took a hit following the declaration of Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate by NasDem. Cabinet ministers from the party may be facing a reshuffle.
Cover Story Monday, January 30, 2023 Edition
Ignoring Disputes, Sacrificing Sustainability
Disputes in the forestry sector between companies and local communities continue. The situation undermines both legality and sustainability.
Environment Monday, January 30, 2023 Edition
Malnourished and Displaced Children
The conflict in Papua has created a seemingly unending wave of refugees. Several children have died of malnutrition.
Cover Story Monday, January 2, 2023 Edition
Retracing Disasters in the Past
The joint Expedition JawaDwipa team had a peek at ancient sites and listened to the oral histories of communities in several East Java locations. The team sought out the trail of disasters from clues in research locales and local community traditions.
Interlude Monday, January 2, 2023 Edition
Batuah Shares Dispute
The case of illegal mining in East Kalimantan emerges following a dispute between coal entrepreneurs, each claiming ownership of a coal company’s shares.
Cover Story Monday, December 19, 2022 Edition
Supporting People with Disabilities Pursue Professional Careers
A group of people has taken the initiative to create programs to support people with disabilities in the workforce. Some provide advocacy while others connect workers with potential employers.
Interlude Monday, December 12, 2022 Edition
Challenges for People with Disabilities at Workplaces
Many people with disabilities have trouble finding work. And those at work must face various hardships. Job opportunities for them at companies and government institutions still fall short.
Interlude Monday, December 12, 2022 Edition
Danger Signals from the Digital Sectors
A slowdown in cash flow triggers bankruptcies of digital startups. A storm of layoffs from technology companies risks increasing the number of educated unemployed.
Opinion Monday, November 28, 2022 Edition
Disaster Relief or PR Campaign?
Public officials and state institutions use the Cianjur earthquake to improve their images. Meanwhile the responsible agencies are dragging their feet over the handling of the disaster.
Opinion Monday, November 28, 2022 Edition
Diplomacy over Dictions
Negotiations were cautiously tight during the discussion of the draft declaration of the G20 state heads. The choice of words became subject to a straining scrutiny.
International Monday, November 21, 2022 Edition
It’s Time for Digital TV
TV stations’ digital migration brings many benefits to all, from better picture quality to accelerated Internet connection. It is time the government took a firmer stance.
Opinion Monday, November 14, 2022 Edition
Analog Television Refuses to Die
The migration of analog to digital television in Jakarta and its surrounding areas is marked by rejection from some media groups, including MNC. The distribution of free set-top boxes by digital broadcasters remains low.
Economy Monday, November 14, 2022 Edition
PNM and Antam to Disburse Micro Small Business Funding for Tempeh Industry
The total funds disbursed to the five selected partners reached IDR 350 million. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, October 17, 2022 Edition
Sudrajad Dimyati’s Growing Wealth
Sudrajad Dimyati once failed to make Supreme Court justice because of a bribery scandal in a restroom inside the DPR building. His wealth multiplied when he became a high court judge.
Cover Story Monday, October 17, 2022 Edition
Bribery inside the English Dictionary
The KPK arrests Supreme Court Judge Sudrajad Dimyati in a Rp2.2-billion bribery case. Court clerks and staff members of the Supreme Court are involved.
Law Monday, October 3, 2022 Edition
I Will Never Give Up, Until the Day I Die
Why did Suciwati feel she was let down by President Joko Widodo when he promised to resolve the murder case of Munir?
Interview Monday, September 19, 2022 Edition
There are Many Ways to Discipline Students
The religious ministry dispatched a team to investigate the death of a student at the Darussalam Gontor Islamic Boarding School. Witnesses are being readied.
Law Monday, September 19, 2022 Edition
Discussions to Dampen Demonstrations
The police invited labor unions and university students to discussions in order to prevent protests against increased fuel prices. Many did not come.
Cover Story Monday, September 12, 2022 Edition
Next Year's Subsidy Disaster
The problem did not come close to ending with the fuel price hike on September 3. Next year, the situation can be even worse. If it does not want the budget to be eaten up by the energy subsidy, the government must once again raise fuel prices.
Market Pulse Monday, September 12, 2022 Edition
The EU Due Diligence Regulation
The European Commission submitted a proposal for new regulation. Commodities exiting and entering the European Union must be free from deforestation and forest degradation.
Environment Monday, August 22, 2022 Edition
A Bad Loan Dispute
The loan dispute between Titan Infra Energy and Bank Mandiri continues. There are allegations that non-performing loans are used to take over Titan’s shares.
Economy Monday, August 8, 2022 Edition
ACT Response in a Disaster
ACT volunteers move quickly whenever a disaster occurs. They have a branch office as far as the Gaza, Palestine.
Cover Story Monday, July 4, 2022 Edition
Scrambling to Mitigate Foot and Mouth Disease
The government delegates the task of mitigating the foot and mouth disease outbreak from the Agriculture Ministry to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. There are budgetary problems hindering the provision of vaccines.
Economy Monday, July 4, 2022 Edition
WTP Bribery Disaster
The KPK apprehended Bogor Regent Ade Munawaroh Yasin and her underlings for allegedly bribing four auditors of the BPK. The money is suspected to come from a dubious developer.
Law Monday, May 16, 2022 Edition
We Offer Different Vaccine Options
Tempo’s interview with Covid 19 vaccination program spokesperson, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, and Indonesian Muslim Consumers Foundation Chairman Ahmad Himawan on halal vaccines.
Cover Story Monday, May 16, 2022 Edition
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
There is an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in farm animals. It creates problems in distribution and disrupts a number of economic activities.
Economy Monday, May 16, 2022 Edition
Nanobody Cure for Autoimmune Diseases
Novalia Pisesha invents an effective and affordable medical technology. University and post-graduate students look to her to study nanobody technology in curing autoimmune diseases.
Cover Story Monday, April 25, 2022 Edition
The Danger of Dividing up Papua
Dividing up administrative regions in Papua will exacerbate the conflict there. Jakarta must prioritize the aspirations of native Papuans.
Opinion Monday, April 18, 2022 Edition
Our Soldiers Didn’t Do It
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva gives Russia’s side of the story regarding the massacre in Bucha, the missile that demolished Kramatorsk and the destruction of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
Cover Story Monday, April 18, 2022 Edition
A New Digital Threat
The government is to impose massive fines on digital platforms that carry ‘forbidden’ contents. This has the potential to stifle freedom of expression.
Opinion Monday, April 11, 2022 Edition
Climate Change’s Disaster
Indonesia faces an increasing threat of disasters caused by the climate crisis. Development that ignores the safety of the environment must be abandoned.
Opinion Monday, March 28, 2022 Edition
Dispute over the Mandiodo Block
Eleven companies are accused of illegal operations for nickel extraction in the Mandiodo Block, North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi. There are conflicts between politicians and business parties.
Law Monday, March 28, 2022 Edition
Jokowi’s Divided Coalition
Pro-government parties held a meeting to discuss the plan to extend the President’s tenure. Some parties had a change of heart.
Cover Story Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
A Different Tantrum
This coming market tantrum is indeed different from the previous one. But, there is no certainty, how severe or how light its effect is.
Market Pulse Monday, February 21, 2022 Edition
A Dispute over a Soldier’s Land
Pertamina reports suspected document falsification for land in Jalan Pemuda, East Jakarta, to the police, accusing a land mafia of being behind it. It is a disputed asset since the days of Sukarno’s Old Order era.
Law Monday, February 14, 2022 Edition
Disastrous Recipe for Cooking Oil
The setting of a maximum retail price causes a shortage of cooking oil. This is a result of makeshift policies on biodiesel.
Opinion Monday, February 7, 2022 Edition
Tax Bribes' Disappearing Traces
The tax corruption trial did not reveal the names of companies providing the bribes the bribe. Haji Isam’s name is mentioned.
Law Monday, February 7, 2022 Edition
A Land Dispute from the Days of the Dutch Colonial Court
In the City of Padang, a dispute over 765 hectares of customary community land has been ongoing since before Indonesian independence. The police have accused the Marboet people of being a land mafiosi.
Law Monday, January 31, 2022 Edition
Adapting to Disruption
Digital disruption is pushing the music recording industry to adapt in order to develop their businesses. It offers opportunities for independent musicians.
Economy Monday, January 3, 2022 Edition
Stop Discrimination against People with Disabilities
The Supreme Court upholds an appeal lodged by Muhammad Baihaqi, a person with disabilities from Pekalongan. The government must set an example of inclusive public services.
Opinion Monday, December 27, 2021 Edition
Disliked, but Still Needed? The Changing Political Economy of Ormas
Dr Ian Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Security Studies, Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University.
Cover Story Monday, December 13, 2021 Edition
Geo Dipa Energi’s Clarification
Geo Dipa Energi’s clarification of the article "Geothermal Project Rejections".
Letters Monday, December 13, 2021 Edition
Parliamentarians and Laptops
The plan to buy laptops for members of the DPR has been canceled, but it is still going ahead in the regions. This has turned into an embarrassing and futile polemic.