The Vicious Circle of Judicial Mafia
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.
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Supreme Court’s Deputy Chair for Non-Judicial Affairs, Suharto: Some Judges Can’t Resist Temptation
The Supreme Court dismissed three judges suspected of accepting bribes in the Ronald Tannur case. This adversely impacts efforts to improve the judiciary.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Judicial Commission Chair, Amzulian Rifai: Being ‘God’s Representative’ Carries Heavy Consequences
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
Interview Monday, November 4, 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
The Bogus Commitment to Safeguarding Biodiversity
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
Opinion 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
KPK Leadership Candidates from State Officials
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.
Law Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi: I don’t want it to be in the form of an ad
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Major Spending on Jokowi’s Glorification
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Promises from Jakarta Governor Candidates
Jakarta governor and deputy governor candidates promise improvements in inclusive public transportation.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 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
Rocky Roads for Media Companies
Media companies are experiencing upheaval due to the rapid changes in the business landscape. The industry is moving towards a new equilibrium.
Economy 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
Drug Syndicate in Tarakan Prison
Hendra Sabarudin’s drug network distributed methamphetamine from Tarakan prison starting in 2017, allegedly aided by police and prison guards.
Law 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
Sea Sand Sedimentation Locations
The government designated a number of areas as zones for cleaning sediment and sea sand.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Behind the Coup in Kadin
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.
Economy Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Arsjad Rasjid: Kadin Was Like a Political Party
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.
Interview Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Jakarta Gubernatorial Candidates Going After the Anies’ Voter Base
Gubernatorial candidates are trying to win over the votes of Anies Baswedan supporters in the Jakarta regional election. Jokowi reportedly shifted his support.
National Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Gubernatorial Candidates Vying for Jakarta’s Votes
Pramono Anung and Ridwan Kamil shed light on the dynamics surrounding their appointments as Jakarta gubernatorial candidates.
Interview Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
The Java-Bali Baby Trafficking Syndicate
Police uncover baby trafficking syndicate operating in Java-Bali since 2023. Five babies were already sold.
Law Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Conflict of Interest of KPK Leadership Candidates
News summary on the conflict of interest of KPK leadership candidates and 44 ministries in Prabowo’s government.
News Capsule Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Reasons the DPR Rejected All Supreme Court Justice Candidates
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.
Law Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
PDI-P Challenges Candidates Supported by the Palace
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Nuclear Reactors to Support De-dieselization Program
BRIN is designing the Peluit-40 nuclear reactor to replace diesel power plants, claiming it to be safer.
Science & Technology Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
The Fifth Udin Award for Tempo
The Bocor Alus Politik podcast receives the Udin Award that we dedicate to our viewers and readers.
Letter From Monday, August 19, 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
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
The Mysterious Mr. T of Online Gambling Business Syndicate
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.
Law Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Indonesian Migrant Workers in Online Gambling and Scamming Businesses in Cambodia
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.
Law Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Formula to Oppose Jokowi’s Candidates
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.
Cover Story Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Former Head of the Health Crisis Center, Health Ministry, Budi Sylvana: I Was Considered as the Troublemaker
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.
Law Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Haedar Nashir of Muhammadiyah: God Willing, Muhammadiyah is Already Satisfied
Muhammadiyah follows Nahdlatul Ulama’s step to accept mining concession offer from the government. Muhammadiyah General Chair Haedar Nashir explains about it.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Busyro Muqoddas of Muhammadiyah: We Have Studies Rejecting Mining
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.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Behind Muhammadiyah’s Acceptance to the Offer of Mining Concession
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
Economy Monday, August 5, 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
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
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi: This Attack Has Paralyzed Us
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie explains the cyberattack on the Temporary National Data Center. He dismisses allegations of negligence.
Interview 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
Lancing the Tokopedia Boil
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.
Opinion Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Holding Back Criticism against the President
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.
Cover Story Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Power Shifts in GoTo and Tokopedia
The founders of GoTo and Tokopedia sold their shares. New investors now have control of ownership.
Economy Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Behind Tokopedia's Mass Layoffs
Tokopedia made significant cuts in its workforce following its business consolidation with TikTok. A consequence of inefficient business operation.
Economy Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Muhammadiyah’s Hundred Trillion Rupiah Businesses
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Economy Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Behind Muhammadiyah's Funds Withdrawal from Bank Syariah Indonesia
Muhammadiyah withdrew trillions of rupiah from Bank Syariah Indonesia. It was the accumulation of various problems, from operational matters to appointment of commissioners.
Economy Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi: The Press Cannot Be Stifled.
Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi talks about the polemic over the planned revision of the Broadcasting Law and the Starlink Internet service.
Interview Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi is likely to serve his third term as the Prime Minister of India. His campaigns are based on populism and religion.
Marginalia Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Dark Clouds over Online Credit Business
The fintech lending business is increasingly losing steam. Returns continue to decline while fund owners are opting for other investment portfolios.
Economy Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Sandiaga Uno: Tourism fees will not be levied on plane tickets
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno assures that the tourism fee will not be imposed on plane tickets.
Interview Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
Behind the Verdict of the Constitutional Court
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.
Cover Story Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Retno Marsudi: There’s no intention of establishing diplomatic relations with Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi explains the Gaza war and the Iran-Israel conflict with its impact on Indonesia’s economy.
Interview Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Many Islamic Boarding Schools Do Not Have Licenses
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.
Law Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Maktab Daimi, Guardians of the Prophet Muhammad’s Family Line
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.
Cover Story Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Who Benefits from Regulations on Marine Sediment Utilization
Several companies are applying for permits to utilize sediment, including sea sand. Large corporations use landfills for land reclamation areas.
Economy Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Ignoring the Rights of Indigenous People
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.
Opinion Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
State Banks Stop Loans to State Construction Companies amid Credit Crunch
State banks stop distributing loans to state construction companies. Government assignment projects are burdening banks.
Economy Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Balancing Energy Subsidies and Free Lunch Program in Indonesia
The government opens the option of switching energy subsidies for the free lunch program. This threatens poor households.
Economy Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Leveling Up the National Game Industry with Special Funding Initiatives
The government issues a regulation to develop the game industry. There will be a special funding agency.
Economy Monday, March 11, 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
The Questions behind TikTok and Its Tokopedia Acquisition
TikTok Shop’s acquisition of Tokopedia changes the Indonesian business map. It is not clear how small and medium enterprises will be protected.
Opinion Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti Exonerated
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.
Law Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
Patrick Walujo’s Explanation on the Sale of Tokopedia's Shares to Tiktok
GoTo CEO Patrick Waluyo reveals the story behind the selling of Tokopedia shares to TikTok. How much profit did GoTo get?
Economy Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Story Behind Tiktok's Purchase of Tokopedia Shares
The integration of TikTok Shop with Tokopedia will reinforce GoTo’s business. Indonesia’s e-commerce competition landscape is changing.
Economy Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Demagogic Campaigns of the Presidential Candidates
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.
Opinion Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
2024 Elections: Presidential Candidates’ Gimmick Battle to Garner Young Voters
Do the presidential candidates succeed in attracting young voters with social media gimmicks?
National Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Budiman Sudjatmiko: I’m Not Motivated by Money
Budiman Sudjatmiko persuades other activists to support Prabowo Subianto. He claims he is not motivated by money.
Cover Story Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
How The PSI Find Its Funding
How does the Indonesian Solidarity Party get its funding? Is the aid from conglomerate bosses like Djarum’s owner true?
Cover Story Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
Moeldoko’s Right to Reply Regarding His Alleged Intervention on Wuling EV Battery Chargers
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko is writing regarding his alleged interference in electric vehicle policy over Wuling’s SNI certification.
Letters Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
A Radical Reform Needed for KPK
Post-Firli Bahuri, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still walking backward toward its grave. A radical reform is needed.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Reflecting on the Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Teams
The presidential candidates’ campaign teams are an illustration of the type of government they would form if elected. Businesspeople have a central role.
Opinion Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Now That the KPK is Subordinate to the President
The Corruption Eradication Commission is no longer independent ever since it became part of the executive body. The fruit of the revised KPK Law.
Cover Story Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
The Bogus Presidential Candidate Debates
In Indonesia, presidential candidate debates are planned as bogus performances. There is no in-depth discussion of the issues.
Opinion Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
The Poor State Auditor Selection Process
Yet again, a member of the Supreme Audit Agency is involved in corruption. The system for selecting these state auditors is very poor.
Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Why Judicial Commission Cannot Oversee Constitutional Judges
Judicial Commission Chairman Amzulian Rifai explains the boundaries of his authority in dealing with judges, and the Judicial Commission Bill.
Interview Monday, December 4, 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
For Democracy, Gibran Should Resign as Vice-Presidential Candidate
Having no democratic legitimacy, Gibran Rakabuming Raka must withdraw his candidacy for the vice-presidency.
Opinion Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Jimly Asshiddiqie: the Game is Over
Tempo's special interview with MKMK Chairman Jimly Asshiddiqie regarding the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
The Challenges of Funding Early Retirement of Coal Power Plants
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.
Economy Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Cardinale Nipote
Nepotism is the close relative of corruption and dictatorship. The Indonesian Independence Proclamation places nepotism as a threat to independence.
Marginalia Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Chief Justice Anwar Usman’s Maneuvers to Lower the Age Limit of Presidential-Vice-Presidential Candidates
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
Constitutional Court’s Verdict on the Age Limit for Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
A Misunderstanding of Carbon Trading
Carbon trading is simply a way to mitigate climate change. The main aims are the energy transition and environmental protection.
Opinion Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Four Ways of Carbon Trading at Carbon Exchange
The Indonesian Stock Exchange established four carbon trading mechanisms. There were 27 transactions in three schemes in the initial sale.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
The Fuss among Presidential Candidates’ Supporters
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.
Letters Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Retired Generals behind Presidential Candidates
The 2024 presidential candidates are competing to garner support from retired generals. This perpetuates the militaristic nature of Indonesian politics.
Opinion Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition
Dangerous and Delusional Carbon Trading
The plan from the OJK to introduce carbon units as securities could lead to problems. Carbon trading no longer means a reduction in emissions.
Opinion Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Criminal Court for Three Soldiers
The three soldiers who allegedly killed a civilian should be tried in a criminal court. The Military Courts Law needs to be revised.
Opinion Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
OJK Explanations on Carbon Exchange as Securities Trading Platform
The OJK regulates carbon exchanges as a securities trading platform. How will the OJK prevent greenwashing in the carbon exchange?
Economy Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
The Problem with Our News Media
The news in our media is problematic. Why is that?
Letters Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Voluntary Carbon Trading Awaits Regulations
Voluntary carbon trading has stopped since 2021, due to upside down policies.
Economy Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Carbon Trading in the Voluntary Market
Individuals and companies are already implementing carbon trading in the voluntary market. But no price standard has been set.
Economy Monday, September 4, 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
Ridwan Djamlauddin’s Role in the Illegal Nickel Corruption Case
Former Director-General of Mineral and Coal, Ridwan Djamaluddin, is named as suspect in the Mandiodo Block nickel corruption case.
Law Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
Papuan Figures in the Indonesian Independence Special Edition
Why did the prominent figures from Papua fail to bring the Papuans to support the Republic of Indonesia?
Special Report Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
National Transplant Committee Chairman Budi Sampurno: No Kidney Donor System Is In Place
The government faces difficulties accommodating kidney donors and recipients. The need for kidney donors is high, but the supply is very limited.
Cover Story Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Police Cracked Down Indonesian Kidney Trafficking Syndicate in Cambodia
The police exposes Indonesian kidney trafficking network in Cambodia. The victims are enticed through social media.
Cover Story Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Why Subsidies Failed to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales
The government removed the conditions for electric motorcycle subsidy recipients. It will be made available to everyone.
Economy Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Why the Health Ministry Establishes the Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative
The National Genome Center set up in 2018 is gone. Does it change into the Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative of the Health Ministry?
Science & Technology Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Impact of the United States’ Credit Rating Plunge
A lower credit rating makes the United States government to charge higher interest rates. It naturally spreads to other countries’ securities, including Indonesia.
Market Pulse Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Whitewashing a Candidate
The support for Prabowo Subianto from Budiman Sudjatmiko and other 1998 activists is a form of political pragmatism. A disavowal of justice for the victims.
Opinion Monday, July 31, 2023 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
PDI-P’s People in the New Cabinet
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
Cover Story 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
The Middle-Income Trap in Indonesia
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
Market Pulse Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Power-Sharing in Prabowo’s Cabinet
President-elect Prabowo’s cabinet is predicted to be filled by more than 40 ministries in an effort to accommodate the interest of the parties supporting him.
National 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
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
Concerns over Mandatory Vehicle Third-Party Liability Insurance
The government continues with its plan to make vehicle insurance and third-party liability insurance compulsory. There is suspicion that insurance is used to collect money from the public.
Economy Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
The Plan for a PDI-P-PKB Coalition
The PDI-P plans to nominate Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election and is preparing to face candidates supported by Jokowi in other regions.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Time for PDI-P to Go into Opposition
Jokowi’s betrayal of the PDI-P should serve as a lesson: politics is not about seeking power, but trying to bring about democracy.
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
Cosmetic Preservatives in Long-Lasting Bread
Two bread brands are suspected of using a type of preservative that is not allowed in food. It is believed as a way to attack small and medium-scale bread producers.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Home-Baked Bread Business Competes with Manufactured Breads
The presence of Okko and Aoka disturbs home-industry breads produced by micro, small and medium businesses.
Economy Monday, July 22, 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
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 Ambiguity of PDI-P’s Political Stance
PDI-P has yet to decide whether to become the opposition or join Prabowo Subianto’s coalition. There is concern about losing the seat of House Speaker.
National Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Dream of Permanent Coalition of Prabowo-Gibran Supporting Parties in Regional Head Elections
Political parties that supported the Prabowo-Gibran presidential ticket plan to form a permanent coalition for the 2024 regional head elections. They are strengthening themselves in the provinces.
National Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Dilemma of Middle-Class People
Middle-class society is being squeezed. They don't get social assistance. Nor do they have enough savings while they incur the burdening debts.
Letters Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
On the Verge of the Prabowo-PDI-P Coalition
Prabowo Subianto is actively lobbying the PDI-P, NasDem, and PKB. The Opportunity to get into Prabowo’s cabinet is wide open.
Cover Story Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Anxiety in Rempang over Relocation for Rempang Eco-City Project
All residents of Sembulang Hulu on Rempang Island are united in rejecting relocation for the Rempang Eco-City project. The relocation land is still being disputed.
Environment Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
The High-Speed Train Bottomless Pit
The finances of Indonesian railroad company KAI are suffering because of having to operate the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train. A number of efforts to save it actually make matters worse.
Opinion Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Prabowo-Gibran’s Path to One-Round Victory in the Presidential Election
Prabowo-Gibran is likely to win the presidential election in one round. They were boosted by the ‘Jokowi effect’ and Ganjar-Mahfud’s landslide defeat.
Cover Story Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Prabowo-Gibran Campaign Team Chief: Our Victory is Legitimate
The Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign Team Chief Rosan Perkasa Roeslani responds to allegations of election frauds that purportedly benefitted the pair.
Interview Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Jawa-1 PLTGU Financial and Technical Problems
Operators of the Jawa-1 steam-gas power plant are in a financial strain. Technical problems are slowing down the project’s development.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train Dilemma, to Go Fast or Go Economical
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train is considered less competitive than the Argo Parahyangan regular train service. The company is working to boost its non-passenger revenue.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Coalition to Prevent Single-Round Election
The Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud camps are cooperating to prevent election trickery. They are preparing a coalition in the second round.
Cover Story Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Regional Heads’ Hands in Campaign Prabowo-Gibran
Acting regional heads are working for a Prabowo-Gibran presidential election victory. This report is a collaboration between Independen.id, AJI Indonesia, and USAID Media-Internews.
Cover Story Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
How State Institutions Support and Collect Votes for Prabowo-Gibran
The police and a number of government ministries are working for a Prabowo-Gibran election victory. Some are using state funds for this purpose.
Cover Story Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
What Happened in the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road Project
Adhi Karya denies that subcontractors supply fill soil from illegal mining for the Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road project.
Law Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Pseudo-Democracy
Pseudo-democracy only sees voters as electoral subordination.
Letters Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Prabowo-Gibran’s Stagnant Electability
Prabowo and Gibran’s electability rates started stalling in November 2023. In several regions, support for Prabowo is eroded by the Anies-Muhaimin ticket.
Cover Story Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
Possible Coalition of Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud Camps
The Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud camps are maneuvering to prevent a one-round presidential election. They are sharing data on frauds and exploring a possible coalition.
Cover Story Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Plan for One-Round Election
President Jokowi is believed to be upset about the electability of the Prabowo-Gibran presidential bid, which is polling at less than 50 percent. He wants a one-round election win.
Cover Story Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
How Ganjar-Mahfud Team Fights Prabowo’s Gemoy Strategy
The Ganjar-Mahfud pair divides the role in netting the votes of millennials and Gen Z. They are trailing behind the ‘gemoy’ gimmick on TikTok.
National Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Why 1998 Activicts Support Prabowo-Gibran Ticket
Budiman Sudjatmiko and other 1998 activists are gathering support for Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka. They are deemed pragmatic and accused of forgetting history.
Cover Story Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
Presidential Regulation to Accelerate the Rempang Eco-City Under Fire
Reports on the Presidential Regulation on the Rempang Eco-City and the Jayapura riots.
News Capsule Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
Fracture in the Anies-Muhaimin Coalition
The Anies-Muhaimin coalition is breaking as the 2024 elections approach. Political parties’ campaigns are impacted by the disharmony.
National Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
General Election Commission is Suspected of Siding with Probowo-Gibran
The KPU is slow in preparing the presidential debates. It is considered to favor the Prabowo-Gibran pair.
Cover Story Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
How Iriana Jokowi is Rallying Support for Prabowo-Gibran
Iriana, the wife of Jokowi, has been advocating for Gibran Rakabuming Raka to become Prabowo’s vice-presidential running mate since the beginning of the year. She is actively garnering support among entrepreneurs.
Cover Story Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
Billboard Battle of Prabowo-Gibran and Ganjar-Mahfud
Solo becomes one of the battlegrounds for the presidential campaigns of Prabowo-Gibran and Ganjar-Mahfud. They fight over campaign advertisement locations.
Cover Story Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
How China Eyeing the Java-Sumatra Electricity Project
The PLN and a Chinese company are negotiating a study of the Java-Sumatra transmission and interconnection network. Other countries are also pursuing it.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
The Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train Debt Trap
The government plans to continue the fast-train project to Surabaya. This is a debt trap staring us in the face.
Opinion Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
How Prabowo-Gibran Setting the Sails for a Political Dynasty
The Prabowo-Gibran presidential campaign has assessed the impact of the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. They are downplaying the issue of a Jokowi political dynasty.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Cannibalism Risk of Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
The Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train will disrupt other modes of transportation. Tariffs would depend on the investment value.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Pursuing the Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
China and Indonesia have begun an assessment of the Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train. The project would add to the Belt and Road Initiative’s achievements.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Officials’ Campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran
News of public officials’ campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran and the court verdict in the child kidney failure case.
News Capsule Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
The Rising Low-Cost Carriers
Surya Airways is enlivening the low-cost flight business. The emergence of new airline companies is not yet proportional to demand.
Economy Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Jokowi’s Support for Gibran’s Vice-Presidential Bid
President Jokowi actively supported the Prabowo-Gibran presidential nomination ahead of the Constitutional Court’s decision. A state institution was utilized to support the effort.
Cover Story Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition
Support for the Prabowo-Gibran Ticket
A number of volunteers are pushing for a Prabowo-Gibran presidential bid. They are hoping that a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court regarding age requirements for candidates will be decided in their favor.
Cover Story Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Support and Efforts to Make Gibran Rakabuming Raka a Vice-Presidential Candidate
Prabowo Subianto will almost certainly choose Gibran Rakabuming Raka as his vice-presidential running mate. Jokowi supports a Prabowo-Gibran ticket.
Cover Story Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Anies-Muhaimin Chasing for NU Sympathizers
Anies-Muhaimin tries to embrace Nahdlatul Ulama sympathizers. The pair reacts to accusations of identity politics and right-wing affinity.
National Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
The Ideal Tariff for Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh High-Speed Train
KCIC is considering its tariff for the Whoosh high-speed train. There is the option to change Argo Parahyangan’s route to eliminate competition for Whoosh.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Cross-Subsidizing Whoosh High-Speed Train
Potential loss looms over the Jakarta-Bandung fast train. KAI is forced to increase debt and find ways to cover the cost of operations.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Two-tiered Dam Hydropower Plant in West Java
Indonesia’s first pumped storage hydroelectric power plant will generate 1,040 megawatts, the largest capacity in the country.
Science & Technology Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
The Chances of the Prabowo-Ganjar Ticket
The idea for a Prabowo Subianto-Ganjar Pranowo presidential ticket resurfaces. Both camps are resolved to field their nominees as presidential candidates.
Cover Story Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
Investment Plans in the Rempang Eco-City
A company from China plans to build a glass factory in the Rempang Eco-City. It merges a tourist area with a quartz processing project.
Cover Story Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
Green Taxonomy Revision and Risks of Transition-Washing
Coal-fired PLTUs are the world’s biggest carbon polluters. Green taxonomy revisions open up possibilities for transition-washing.
Economy Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
How Muhaimin Iskandar was chosen as Anies Baswedan’s Vice-Presidential Running Mate
Anies Baswedan choses Muhaimin Iskandar to be his vice-presidential running mate. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono is eliminated in the final turn.
Cover Story Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
The Origins of ISIS-Sympathizer’s Terror Fund
ISIS sympathizer Dananjaya Erbening had dozens of ready-to-use firearms and ammunition. He raised funds through charity.
Law Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
The Fight for Vice-Presidential Seat in the Coalitions
Muhaimin Iskandar is insistent on becoming the vice-presidential candidate in Prabowo’s coalition. The PPP is considering of withdrawing from Ganjar’s coalition.
Cover Story Monday, August 21, 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
Moving Together to Support the Closed-Loop Circular Economy
The recycling process of used Coca-Cola plastic bottles at Amandina Bumi Nusantara gets community support.
Inforial Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Religious Games at Al-Zaytun
Closing down Al-Zaytun is not a solution. State officials must relinquish their political links with it.
Opinion Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Promise of Low-cost Financing for Green Projects
Singapore is able to finance its energy transition using low-cost funding. Indonesia’s green financing relies on grants and loans.
Economy Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition
Satria-1 Soars
Boasting the largest bandwidth capacity in Asia, the Satria-1 satellite took to the skies. It will provide fast Internet access in remote regions.
Science & Technology Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition
The Deaf-Blind Girl
Helen Keller, a deaf-blind woman, became known throughout the world for being able to read and writing 14 books.
Marginalia Monday, June 19, 2023 Edition
Hip-Hop in Helatari Salihara
A Laotian choreographer performed at the Helatari Salihara 2023 event synergizing hip-hop moves with dance steps from his own traditions.
Arts Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
Prabowo’s Controversial Proposal for the Ukraine-Russia War
A summary of our news, from Prabowo Subianto’s proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war to Luhut Pandjaitan’s special privileges.
News Capsule Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
The Ideal Vice-Presidential Candidate
Vice-presidential candidates will determine who will be the 8th President of Indonesia. Why?
Letters Monday, May 1, 2023 Edition
The End of U-20 World Cup for Indonesia
In the hands of politicians drunk on electoral politics, it is difficult for Indonesian soccer to develop. The cancellation of the U-20 World Cup is just collateral damage.
Opinion Monday, April 3, 2023 Edition
Warrior Against Single-Use Plastics
Tiza Mafira is actively waging war against single-use plastics. She co-founded the Indonesian Plastic Diet Movement.
Profile Monday, February 13, 2023 Edition
Without Follow-Ups, the Team Will Be Just a Lip Service
Makarim Wibisono talks about a myriad of problems faced by the Non-Judicial Resolution Team for Past Serious Human Rights Violations.
Interview Monday, January 23, 2023 Edition
Self-Inflicting Harm in Time of Slowdowns
For Indonesia, the plan for bauxite export ban will be a self-inflicted double blow. Besides lowering export earnings, domestic bauxite mining firms will face big trouble.
Market Pulse Monday, December 26, 2022 Edition
Taking the Korean High-Speed Train
The experience of taking the South Korean high-speed train to Busan.
Letters Monday, November 28, 2022 Edition
ASEAN Admits Timor-Leste as Member
ASEAN agrees in principle to accept Timor-Leste to become its 11th member.
Diplomatic Bag Monday, November 14, 2022 Edition
Questionable Sugar Self-Sufficiency
Sugar producers claim they were not involved in the discussion of sugar self-sufficiency regulations. They question the import quota for raw sugar.
Economy Monday, October 24, 2022 Edition
Speeding up Sugar Self-Sufficiency
The government is formulating a presidential regulation to fast-track sugar self-sufficiency. The SOEs Ministry is fusing sugar mills into Sugar Co to boost production. However, the import facility given to PTPN III sparks allegations of monopoly.
Economy Monday, October 24, 2022 Edition
The Anti-Science Minister
Barring the entry of five foreign researchers underlines the anti-science and anti-criticism stance of Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya. This is a danger for the environment.
Opinion Monday, October 10, 2022 Edition
PNM Fosters Women-owned Bee Farms in Purwokerto
The training was given to PNM Mekaar customers in the Purwokerto area with a total of 50 participants. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, September 26, 2022 Edition
PDI-P’s Peace Offering
Controversies follow news of Andika Perkasa and Dudung Abdurachman’s thorny relationship. The PDI-P is attempting to quell Dudung’s fury.
Cover Story Monday, September 26, 2022 Edition
Building an Environmental-Friendly Jakarta
A letter suggesting Oakland’s concept for building an environmental-friendly Jakarta.
Letters Monday, September 26, 2022 Edition
Jokowi’s Vice-President Candidacy Issue
Why do Joko Widodo’s supporters continue promoting his third-term presidency?
Letters Monday, September 19, 2022 Edition
The Kick-off Event of 30,000 SOE MSMEs Go Online
As many as 30,000 SOE-fostered MSMEs received training and NIB certificates. The training was held gradually from August to October. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, August 29, 2022 Edition
Countdown to Deforestation-free Regulation
The European Union will implement a due diligence regulation to ensure that products entering the continent are deforestation-free. Is Indonesia’s Timber Legality Assurance System compatible with the new regulation?
International Monday, August 22, 2022 Edition
Ending Single-Use Plastic
It is time production of single-use plastic be ended. Consumers should simply boycott products using non-environmental-friendly packaging, such as single-use plastic.
Opinion Monday, August 8, 2022 Edition
The Dream of Beef Self-Sufficiency
The agriculture ministry created a Cattle Village Corporation program known as the 1,000 Cattle Villages in 2020 in the quest for self-sufficiency in beef supply. Local cows are mated with Australian cattle.
Cover Story Monday, August 1, 2022 Edition
Restoring Public Trust in Anti-Corruption Commission
The criminal nature of the gratuities accepted by Lili Pintauli Siregar was enough to take the deputy chair of the KPK to court. This is momentum to restore the dignity of the anti-graft commission.
Opinion Monday, July 11, 2022 Edition
Garuda and High-Cost Nationalism
The government is to inject Rp7.5 trillion of fresh funds into Garuda Indonesia. This has the risk of turning into a long-term burden.
Opinion Monday, July 11, 2022 Edition
Post-Pandemic Pollution
Air quality in Jakarta is deemed the worst in the world. Pollutants come from transportation, and cross-border air contamination from West Java and Banten.
Environment Monday, June 27, 2022 Edition
PDI-P’s Presidential Candidates Contention
The relationship between Joko Widodo and the PDI-P is strained due to signals of support for Ganjar Pranowo. The party is looking at potential presidential candidates besides Puan Maharani.
National Monday, June 6, 2022 Edition
Pay-Later Credit Boom
The pay-later industry is flourishing and the quick credit scheme gains popularity among the millennials. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reminds the public to be wise in using pay-later.
Economy Sunday, May 22, 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
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
2024 Haj Issues and Mismanagement
During the 2024 haj pilgrimage in Mina, some pilgrims were forced to sleep in cramped conditions. Some of accompanying haj officials did not go through a selection process.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
The Maneuvers to Prevent the Right of Inquiry into 2024 Elections Fraud
The right of inquiry to investigate alleged fraud in the 2024 elections is threatened to run aground in the House of Representatives (DPR), influenced by offers of ministerial seat in Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Epilogue of the 2024 Presidential Election
The presidential election is not over yet. The lawsuit in the Constitutional Court shows that something is wrong in the 2024 presidential election.
Letters Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
The Factors in Golkar’s Increasing Votes in 2024 General Elections
Under the leadership of Airlangga Hartarto, Golkar sees a significant increase in votes during the 2024 General Elections. Part of it is due to the Jokowi effect.
Cover Story Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
2024 Presidetial Election’s Debate Themes
The 2024 election debates should include culture and academic as themes, with the latter necessarily coming out of a concern how easy it is to obtain a doctoral degree.
Letters Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Devious Plan to Delay 2024 Elections
Ministers and senior officials from the government coalition are calling for the 2024 elections to be delayed. Like those of Sukarno and Suharto, Jokowi’s presidency could end in tragedy.
Opinion Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
A Three-Horse Race to 2024
It is reported that President Jokowi gives the green light to a number of prospective candidates wanting to stand for the presidency. Is he seeking political protection post-2024?