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Three Women in the East Java Regional Head Election
Three East Java gubernatorial candidates—Luluk, Khofifah, and Risma—talk about the competition in the 2024 regional head elections.
Interview Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Helicopter Service Business Expanding in Indonesia
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Poor Management of the Stock Exchange
There are indications of problems with the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. The stock exchange and capital markets authorities are neglecting their responsibilities.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Legacy: An Inefficient Economy
Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
Market Pulse Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Debt Legacy Burden on State-Owned Enterprises
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Ministerial Candidates Entrusted by Jokowi and Gibran
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
General Election Commission Chair, Mochammad Afifuddin: There is a deficit of trust in the KPU
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.
Interview Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Barito Renewables Energy’s IPO Violation
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
Economy Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Solutions for Efficient Logistics Transportation
A reader’s letter suggests authorities seek ways for safe and efficient logistics transportation, in order to minimize traffic accidents.
Letters Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner, Farwiza Farhan: More Women Needed in Environmental Conservation
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
Interview Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister Pratikno’s Explanation on the Fishery Business of His Son-in-Law
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Maneuvers at the End of His Term
Before Jokowi’s term ends, the Presidential Palace is maneuvering to provide cover for Gibran. This includes erasing traces of the Fufufafa account as well as interfering in the formation of Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs And Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan: I Don’t Even Own A Nickel Mine
Luhut explains his close ties with Jokowi, and the plans of the president-elect Prabowo. This is his first interview with Tempo after the one on the Panama Papers eight years ago.
Interview Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin: The Election of a New Chief is Always a Hot Topic
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
Law Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Palm Oil Protest at the Heart of European Trade
Indonesia and other countries continue to oppose the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission proposes a delay.
Economy Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Reconciliation by the End of Term
President Joko Widodo is suspected of supporting the restoration of Suharto’s name, with a possibility of being declared a national hero.
Cover Story Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Turmoil from China and the Middle East
Indonesia’s economy and financial markets are once again facing volatility stemming from China and the Middle East, leaving no respite for investors.
Market Pulse Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Arbitrary Changes of Elected Candidates
Using a variety of pretexts, the political parties replace elected legislative candidates. This is a betrayal of the people’s choice.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
The Hidden Truth of Sea Sand Export
The sea sand export policy benefits financial backers close to tycoons. Also, it is a gift for Singapore.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Political Parties Replace Elected Lawmakers
Political parties replace elected legislative members over alleged vote manipulation.
News Capsule Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Sea Sand Export Negotiations
Customs has differing views from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries regarding sea sand export tariffs, aiming for regulations that facilitate ease.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
How Dredging Sea Sand and Sediments Impact Marine Ecosystem
The government plans to dredge 17.6 billion cubic meters of sea sand and sediment, altering the landscape and destroying marine life.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Reopening the Sea Sand Export Tap
Two ministers of President Joko Widodo have paved the way for the exploitation and export of sea sand. Domestic and export interests are at odds.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Concerns Regarding Sea Sand Export Policy
The demand for sea sand continues to increase, driven by the growth of infrastructure, construction, and the glass and solar panel industries.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Oppositions to Sea Sand Export
The plan to export sea sand faces obstacles from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Oppositions also come from the DPR.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
The Problem with Our Food Estate Program
The food estate projects in Merauke are at risk of failure. There are suspicions about the way the projects are shared out.
Opinion Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
The Risk of Failing of the Food Estate
The food estate project in Merauke has the potential to repeat the failures of MIFEE in the past. Developing large-scale agriculture is challenging.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Clear the Land First, Environmental Impact Assessment Later
The clearing of forests for the food estate project does not yet have an environmental impact assessment. It will be issued later.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Competing Food Estates in Merauke
Two food estate projects are simultaneously being launched, targeting 2.29 million hectares of forest and land in Merauke. There are intrigues involving Prabowo and Jokowi. This report is part of a collaborative coverage and research initiative by Tempo, the Pusaka Bentala Rakyat Foundation, and Trend Asia.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 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
The Land of Anim Ha Endangered by Aspirations of Self-Sufficiency
Preparing 2.9 million hectares of land under the food estate program in Merauke, South Papua, the government aims to achieve rice and sugar self-sufficiency within three to four years. Mirroring the previous failed food estate initiative.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
A New Minister at the End of Jokowi's Administration
There is a strong aroma of politics around the appointment of Saifullah Yusuf as Minister for Social Affairs. President Jokowi should focus on dealing with the problems of poverty.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
A Roadmap to End Electricity Monopoly
The power wheeling scheme is important to end the monopoly in the supply of electricity. It could accelerate the energy transition.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Exporting Crisis from China
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
Market Pulse Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Investors Pushing for Energy Transition, Power Wheeling Scheme
Foreign companies are urging President Joko Widodo to implement the power wheeling scheme. The private sector is pushing to hasten the energy transition.
Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Controversial Power Wheeling Articles in New and Renewable Energy Bill
Articles on power wheeling prevent the legislation of a New and Renewable Energy Bill. State electricity company PLN’s unique position could be left precarious.
Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
The Epilogue of Pope Francis’ Visit
If matters are left to those who are not expert, we are destined to face a destruction.
Letters Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Agus Widjojo: But Don’t Be Eager to Use the Military
Former Governor of the National Resilience Institute and Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, Agus Widjojo, on the revision of the Indonesian Military Law.
Interview Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Alleged Connection of Kaesang and Gibran to Entrepreneurs
A photograph of a private jet window exposes Kaesang Pangarep and Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s connections to a network of business actors.
Economy Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Signs of Economic Slowdown Amidst Strong Optimism
Optimism is brewing in the financial markets, while the real sector is signaling a slowdown. A heavy burden for the incoming president.
Market Pulse Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Palace Interference in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
The PDI-P canceled its plan to nominate Anies Baswedan for the Jakarta gubernatorial election. Pressure came in the form of legal cases and revisions to the MD3 Law.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Looming Economic Crisis in Prabowo’s Administration
The current account deficit threatens the Indonesian economy. The value of the rupiah could fall further, triggering an economic crisis.
Market Pulse Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
The Collapsed ‘Empty Box’ Strategy
The Indonesia Onward Coalition failed to materialize the ‘empty box’ scenario in several regions in the 2024 regional head elections. Some coalition members have jumped ship.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
The Inevitable Transition to Nuclear Energy
The transition to nuclear energy must be accelerated to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity. It is more environmentally friendly.
Opinion Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
PDI-P and Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
The PDI-P will be nominating Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. A popular candidate against Jokowi’s coalition.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
KPK Deputy Chair: Do Not Expect Too Much from the KPK
KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata talks about the sting operations and the independence of the anti-graft commission.
Interview Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Why Jokowi Appointed Bahlil Lahadalia as Energy Minister
Just months before the end of his term, Jokowi appointed Bahlil Lahadalia as Energy and Mineral Resources Minister. The position is considered prone to conflicts of interest.
National Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah: Vocational Education is Contributing to Unemployment
Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah explains the issues surrounding the mass layoffs in the industrial sector.
Interview Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
Sluggish Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
The growth of sustainable projects is sluggish, far behind the extractive sector. Promises of climate crisis mitigation are proving difficult to realize.
Environment Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
Limiting the Excessive Sugar, Salt and Fat
The government wants to impose duty on sugar, salt and fat. It would make more sense to optimize the role of the BPOM.
Opinion Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Blocking Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Election
The opportunity for Anies Baswedan to contest the Jakarta gubernatorial election is slipping away after the coalition of parties supporting him fell apart. There is a guerrilla from the Palace.
Opinion Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Anies Baswedan on His Candidacy in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
An exclusive Tempo interview with Anies Baswedan regarding his chances to run in the Jakarta regional head election.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Golkar’s Maneuvers in the Regional Head Elections
Golkar finally aligned with Gerindra for the West Java and Jakarta regional head elections but faces the threat of being left behind in Banten.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Uncontested Election Scenario to Block Anies Baswedan’s Candidacy in the Jakarta Gubernatorial 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.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Government’s Plan to Add Goods Subject to Excise Taxes
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Towards a Single Tempo English
Letter from the editor.
Letter From Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Threat of Extinction of the Irrawaddy Dolphin
A series of deaths of Irrawaddy dolphins is a warning that this rare animal is increasingly under threat. Extinction is only a matter of time.
Opinion Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Exposing Corruption During the Pandemic
The response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to a relaxation in regulations and procedures, at the same time as an increase in autocracy. There were plenty of opportunities for corruption.
Opinion Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
PDI-P-Gerindra Coalition in Regional Head Elections
The PDI-P opens itself up to supporting Prabowo Subianto. Testing the water through the simultaneous regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Suspected Corruption on the Procurement of Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment
The KPK named three suspects in the corruption case involving personal protective equipment. Other high-ranking officials are also implicated.
Law Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
The Risks of Loans Using Deposit Funds from Export Proceeds
Banks regularly give credit to coal exporters who have deposits from foreign exchange proceeds of exports. It is prone to moral hazards.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s Debt Ceiling Exceeded, Rupiah Struggles
Government debt breached the limit. Markets await a signal of prudent fiscal management from the incoming president.
Market Pulse Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Empty Promises in Resolving Human Rights Cases
Jokowi did not resolve any serious human rights violations in the past decade. The National Commission on Human Rights and prosecutors are at odds over evidence.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Maneuvers to Extend His Tenure, to Build Political Dynasty
Jokowi’s maneuvers to extend the presidential term. He laid down a red carpet for his political dynasty.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Retno Marsudi: Our Role Is to Establish Bridges
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.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Catching Defamers Using Catchall Articles in ITE Law
Various cases of hacking and freedom of expression violations are rampant during Jokowi’s presidency. Victims range from public figures to ordinary people.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
National Strategic Projects Generate Economic Output of Rp3,344 Trillion
Deputy VI for Regional Development and Spatial Planning Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, Susiwijono Moegiarso, explains the development of national strategic projects, their economic benefits and impact on the environment.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Deforestation in Food Estate and Mining Areas
In a decade of Jokowi’s administration, deforestation reached 4.37 million hectares. This is partly attributed to national strategic projects in the food and energy sectors.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Rising Debt at the End of Jokowi’s Term
The 10 years of Joko Widodo’s administration leaves behind a mountain of debt. The management of the state budget shows minimal public participation and oversight.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
IDI Chief: Foreign Doctors Cannot Enter Indiscriminately
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.
Interview Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Aoka and Okko Breads Producers' Explanation on Harmful Preservatives
Producers of Okko and Aoka breads suspect elements of business competition.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Javanese Philosophy for Everyday Life
Malima is familiar in Javanese culture. It refers to five kinds of misbehaviors people are susceptible to falling into.
Letters Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
The Environmental Impacts of IKN Project to Neighboring Island
Development for the IKN project is impacting Central Sulawesi. The excavation of rock and sand is becoming increasingly massive to supply construction materials for the new capital city.
Environment Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
El Chapo Drug Cartel of Mexico Invades Indonesia’s Market
International drug networks are invading Indonesia. The Sinaloa Cartel from Mexico delivered methamphetamine concealed in a ceramic package.
Law Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Empty Promises about Water Management
Large-scale nickel mining resulted in a clean water crisis in Weda Tengah. The government is busy with rhetoric and public relation.
Opinion Monday, July 8, 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
Anies Baswedan’s Chances in Jakarta Regional Head Election Increase
Chances for Anies Baswedan to run in the Jakarta regional head election are beginning to open up. A number of political parties support Prabowo Subianto intend to nominate Anies.
National Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Efforts to Revise the State Finance Law for Prabowo-Gibran Flagship Programs
Prabowo Subianto’s team is investigating the possibility of revising the State Finance Law and removing the debt ratio and budget deficit cap for the free nutritious meal program.
Economy 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
Infinite Earth’s Response Regarding Ecosystem Restoration
Infinite Earth responds regarding the revocation of Rimba Raya Conservation’s ecosystem restoration permit.
Letters Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Taking Advantage of the Ecosystem Restoration
The Environment and Forestry Ministry revoked the permits of two ecosystem restoration companies. They are treating forest protectors harshly.
Opinion Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Chasing Harun Masiku after the Election
The KPK is once again investigating Hasto Kristiyanto regarding the Harun Masiku bribery case. This is a consequence of the dispute between the PDI-P and Jokowi.
Opinion Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
The Peculiar Vina Dewi Arsita-Eky Murder Case in Cirebon
An interview with Titin Prialianti, the lawyer for two convicts in the murders of Eky and Vina, on the irregularities of the case.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
No Stab Wounds on Eky and Vina
The post-mortem and autopsy results of Eky and Vina’s death did not mention sharp weapon injuries. There is also doubt about the sperm found in Vina’s body.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Industries Impacted by the Rising Dollar Exchange Rate
The rising exchange rate of the US dollar is causing business problems. Hedging efforts are of little help when the rupiah is very weak.
Economy Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s E-Commerce Business Competition
The merger between Tokopedia and TikTok Shop shifts the e-commerce business competition. The new entity is competing with Shopee.
Economy Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Rimba Raya Conservation Struggling for the Ecosystem Restoration Concession
The ecosystem restoration permit of Rimba Raya Conservation that was revoked by the Environment and Forestry Ministry was going to be taken over by other firm. The company filed a lawsuit with the State Administrative Court.
Environment Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
The Danger of Politicizing SOE Commissioners
A number of Prabowo Subianto supporters have been appointed as SOE commissioners. This risks compromising their oversight function.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Political Cartel in Jakarta Election
President Jokowi is plotting for his youngest son to run for the deputy governor of Jakarta. This is a repeat of the presidential election.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
BP Tapera Commissioner Explains the Controversial Income Cut for Housing Savings
BP Tapera Commissioner, Heru Pudyo Nugroho, explains the compulsory 3 percent cut of monthly income for the public housing savings scheme.
Interview Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Palace Influence in the Jakarta Regional Head Election
Jokowi allegedly tries to thwart Anies Baswedan’s candidacy in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. There are efforts to include Kaesang in the 2024 regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Time for All Eyes on Papua
Over three million netizens are rallying support for the “All Eyes on Papua” campaign. The government cannot turn a blind eye.
Opinion Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Environmental Threats in IKN
Nusantara Capital City’s massive development caused mangrove deforestation. Irrawaddy dolphins and dugongs’ habitat in the Balikpapan Bay is also under threat.
Cover Story Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
All Eyes on Papua
News summary of this week. The All Eyes on Papua campaign across social media, and the distribution of mines among religious mass organizations.
News Capsule Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
BPJS Kesehatan CEO: Inpatient Classes Will Not Be Scrapped
BPJS Kesehatan CEO Ali Ghufron Mukti explains the standard inpatient class system stipulated in the Presidential Regulation on Health Insurance.
Interview Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Scholarships from the Government Used for Electoral Interests
Education Commission members at the House of Representatives get quotas for distributing the Indonesia Smart Card. There are suspicions that it misses its target.
Cover Story Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
The Attorney General’s Office Explanation on the Alleged Undervalued Sale of Confiscated Assets
The Attorney General’s Office claims the tender process of coal mining company Gunung Bara Utama complied with the regulations.
Law Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
The Difficult Task of Collecting Compensation for Environmental Damage
At least Rp20.7 trillion in fines for land and forest fires are not collected. The government is prepared to forcibly seize assets.
Environment Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Eight Percent Economic Growth Target Could Be Dangerous
An overly ambitious growth target could trap Indonesia’s economy, leading the government to adopt misguided and hazardous policies.
Market Pulse Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
TEMPO’S ARTS FIGURES 2010
The Young and the Spirited
The beginning of the year is the time when we jot down some notes about the year that has just passed. And, as in previous years, we decided to scratch in the names of artists we believe have enriched the artistic treasures of Indonesia. After discussions and debates, finally we made our selection.
It is no accident that those who have courageously made refreshing breakthroughs in 2010 are for the most part young people. Here are the leading figures in the arts in 2010 selected by Tempo.