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There is no need to be cynical about politics and politicians, even though many incumbent legislators have gone to jail. Here are 11 candidates running for public office worthy of your vote. They range from anticorruption activists to an ustad fighting for religious freedom.
The parliamentary threshold requirement caused the failure of candidates despite their big vote-gains. Some small parties demand a revision of the vote threshold.
The competition to become the Golkar Party presidential candidate heats up. Kalla prepares his backup plan.
A number of candidates have unique ways of attracting the attention of future voters. They range from vending fish dumplings to acting like Superman.
The mechanism of majority votes to win seats has created divisions between legislative candidates and fellow party members. Ethical codes and rules are required.
Surveys put them in last place, or even excluded them from their calculations. But these candidates feel optimistic about their popularity.
Using money and closeness to top party leaders, many fight over top numbers on the list of legislative candidates.
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
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.
The PDI-P will be nominating Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. A popular candidate against Jokowi’s 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.
Jokowi’s betrayal of the PDI-P should serve as a lesson: politics is not about seeking power, but trying to bring about democracy.
The PDI-P opens itself up to supporting Prabowo Subianto. Testing the water through the simultaneous regional head elections.
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.
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.
PDI-P cadres and volunteers refuse to let the party join the Prabowo Subianto coalition. The party’s stance remains unclear.
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.
Prabowo Subianto is actively lobbying the PDI-P, NasDem, and PKB. The Opportunity to get into Prabowo’s cabinet is wide open.
News summary, from the dismissal on Budiman Sudjatmiko to Food Estate.
Controversies follow news of Andika Perkasa and Dudung Abdurachman’s thorny relationship. The PDI-P is attempting to quell Dudung’s fury.
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.
PDI-P’s regional officials are split in their loyalty between Ganjar Pranowo and Puan Maharani. They are attacking each other on social media.
Election for the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman turned heated. The Palace’s alleged support for one of the candidates puts pressures on voters.
Several members of the House of Representatives' Social Commission are worried that they will be dragged into the social assistance bribery case. Business people lobbied to participate in the distribution of the aid.
With his prison sentence behind him, Ahok is now expanding his business and again embarking into politics. He decided to join the PDI-P following Megawati’s frequent visits while he was in prison. His relationship with the PSI is deteriorating. The former Jakarta governor was once courted by Prabowo’s camp.
SEVERAL Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politicians are implicated in the bribery of General Elections Commission (KPU) member, Wahyu Setiawan.
Hasto Kristiyanto has been much busier in the past few days ahead of the registration for governor and deputy governor candidates in the 2018 simultaneous regional heads elections.
A number of active police generals will be endorsed by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to run in the upcoming gubernatorial elections. All had served as police chiefs in their respective provinces.
The secretary-general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Hasto Kristiyanto refutes charges that he failed to deliver for his party in the 2017 regional and local elections. But the fact is that 44 PDI-P candidates running for various offices around the country, among them the former Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and his running mate Djarot Saiful Hidayat who vied to be reelected, failed in their bids.
POLEMICS are back again at Trunojoyo, headquarters of the National Police Force. The situation is not unlike the tense situation leading to the 2001 incident, when President Abdurrahman Wahid forced the swearing-in of Police Comr. Gen. Chaerudin Ismail as the police chief without the approval of the House of Representatives (DPR) and without a baton-handover ceremony, signifying a transfer of the command chain. Recently, Police Comr. Gen. Badrodin Haiti was appointed acting national police chief, replacing Gen. Sutarman, also without the usual rituals signalling a change in the chain of command. "Actually, the presidential decree is not about his appointment as the acting police chief, but as the current deputy police chief to carry out the duties of the chief," explained Badrodin.
Badrodin's appointment went ahead because President Joko Widodo postponed the appointment of Comr. Gen. Budi Gunawan as the police chief. The decision was taken after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) indicted Budi Gunawan for bribery and accepting illegal gratification, when he was chief of the human resources division at the National Police Headquarters between 2003 and 2006.
The Air Asia planes had repeated defects, why was it allowed to fly?
All defects must be checked by an engineer according to factory maintenance manual procedures. At Air Asia, we have made improvements. If the problem keeps cropping up, the remedial procedure is not effective, the component must be replaced. If it is repaired and still malfunctions, it must be upgraded, it must be looked in greater detail. But the problem, according to the logbook, had been rectified.
IN the new Indonesian cabinet, energy and mineral resources are classified as a 'hot' yet powerful sector. One example is the government's plan to raise fuel prices, an issue which is about to reach boiling point. It was in this state of affairs Sudirman Said found himself last week, when he began his job as Indonesia's minister of energy and mineral resources. Understandably, the 51-year-old Sudirman immediately set out to adopt a cautionary approach. During this interview with Tempo, he distanced himself from the fuel price issue. "Let's give the question of fuel price a pass," he said, adding that it would just unsettle the public. "Most importantly, Pertamina is ready and a team has been formed [to handle this]."
In the days ahead, Sudirman's work in managing the energy sector is bound to multiply, particularly in stamping out corruption and the 'mafia'. He feels, however, that exposing syndicates involved in energy-related criminal activities is not part of his job description. "That's not the task of the minister, but the law enforcers," Sudirman stressed. Not so long ago, his predecessor, Jero Wacik, was indicted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Two young brothers, graduates of a technical high school in Salatiga, Central Java, beat out full-fledged engineers from Oxford University in the UK, to win the recent General Electric's 3D Printing Challenge contest. "Arfi'an Fuadi and M.Arie Kurniawan succeeded in designing a jet engine bracket-a component to raise aircraft engines-weighing much less than what has been designed," said Handry Satriago, CEO of General Electric Indonesia at an event honoring the winners on July 22.
NO changes could be seen at the office of Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin. The dominant color was ivory white, with a smattering of dark brown. Framed calligraphy paintings were displayed on the right and left walls. "I am so rarely in my office, how can I have time to change the decor?" asked Lukman rhetorically. Three weeks ago, he replaced Suryadharma Ali, who has been indicted over the haj funds corruption case.
Stacks of files and documents needing his signature are piled high on his desk. "Time flies, all of a sudden it's already evening," he ruminated. His job is not an easy one, even though he has just four months to go. He compares his current position to entering a forest full of problems and having to cut down tree after tree to find his way out.
For more than 20 years, Udin Hasanudin, a lecturer at the Lampung Agricultural Products University, studied the process of converting waste into energy. When renewable energy was not yet popular, he had already invented a machine which could turn tapioca waste into biogas. "When I offered my findings to the tapioca center at Pesawaran, Lampung in 1993, they rejected it," said 50-year-old Udin. At that time, fuel oil was still cheap. "They didn't want the hassle," Udin said.
He resumed his research on tapioca in 2005, after getting his doctorate degree from Toyohasi University of Energy in Japan. This time, Udin received funding from the New Energy Industrial Organization (NEDO), an agency under the Japanese Trade and Industrial Energy Ministry. Udin collaborated with the Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry on the project so the research could be applied in Indonesia. His findings are now being used at the tapioca processing at Pesawaran.
The Supreme Audit Board (BPK) is reported to have manipulated the audit opinion on its performance and financial report. The alleged opinion of 'trading' emerged prior to the selection of the new BPK chairman last April. Rizal Djalil was chosen to replace Hadi Poernomo who will retire following the end of his term on October.
Rizal denied he was involved in the illegal 'buying and selling' of audit opinions. He said the auditors under his jurisdiction were miserly in giving their 'unqualified (Wajar tanpa Pengecualian-WTP)' audit opinion. "Just look at other places," said Rizal, a former National Mandate Party (PAN) politician.
A semi-autobiographical film by Cambodian director Rithy Panh won the Un Certain Regard award. It is an effort to keep memories alive.
Megawati and Puan Maharani are competing to win PDI-P support. Campaign teams have been formed.
Fugitive Umar Patek is finally returned. Instead of terrorism charges, he will face indictments for murder and possession of firearms.
The defendants in the fatal attack on the Ahmadiyah group in Cikeusik were sentenced to no more than six months in prison. This draws condemnation at home and abroad.
Nazaruddin keeps trying to ‘scorch’ his former peers. He once met with Chandra Hamzah.
Rupert Murdoch shut down his News of the World weekly, which used phone-hacking to break a number of exclusive news stories. Is this the end of the Murdoch media empire?
Playboy editor Erwin Arnada was released last week after a two-year stint in Cipinang jail. His release is seen as a victory for press freedom.
While Muhammad Nazaruddin ‘lies low’ in Singapore, he is in danger of being snared by another case.
A mining company filed a lawsuit against Radar Tegal. The media is deemed to have violated procedures in the Press Law.
Parties are hesitant to take a stand on the construction of a new building for the House of Representatives. Only two parties rejected it from the beginning. A number of House officials have been offered ‘support money.’
Long ignored, the massive mural by the late artist Harijadi Sumadidjaja at Fatahillah Museum, Jakarta, is now open to the public. Painted on 200 square meters of walls, the mural illustrates the details of daily life in Batavia. From a wedding party, slaves playing music, to a pickpocket in the market.
The police and the military attempted to coax Ahmadiyah followers to leave their community. It was triggered by a regulation issued by the governor.
President SBY’s attempt to invite the PDI-P to join his coalition was faced with the attitude of Megawati. Her husband presented Puan Maharani.
Cambodia requests the UN and ASEAN to help resolve its border dispute with Thailand. Thai nationalists reject the International Court’s ruling on the disputed territory.
The Constitutional Court sets up an investigation team to probe the existence of judicial mafia. Refly Harun, who triggered the issue, is to lead the team.
Wasior was hit hard by raging floods. Many towns in West Papua are built in disaster-prone areas.
There is a story behind the victory of Suryo B. Sulisto as the General Chairman of Kadin. Why did Aburizal back him?
The relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia has turned sour again. Ten unresolved land boundary points and five maritime boundary segments are prone to triggering disputes.
Din Syamsudin is reelected leader of Muhammadiyah as members make sure he won’t take the largest Islamic organization into politics.
The Hatta Foundation is in dispute with the Indonesian Air Force over land in the elite area of Yogyakarta. The foundation claims the land transfer deed made by the foundation and air force was legally flawed.
The Muhammadiyah Congress and its centennial anniversary are being held in Yogykarta. Political relations become a debatable issue in the election of its general chairman.
The government is to limit use of subsidized fuels for private cars. Owners are no longer entitled to cheaper gasoline.
Two media were acquitted of defamation charges brought against them. The court followed the Press Law.
Newmont will soon divest 7 percent of its shares. Who are the local businessmen ready to compete with the Bakrie Group?
Puan’s potential competitors were eliminated from the new PDI-P Central Executive Board. Megawati has the authority to pick her successor.
Police arrested Nicolae Popa, a Rumanian fugitive, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Jakarta. His extradition is awaiting a decision by President Yudhoyono.
The Supreme Audit Agency suspects that Boedi Sampoerna, the largest depositor in Bank Century, knew about its closure plan. The Corruption Eradication Commission is now investigating whether there was any collusion between Boedi and Robert Tantular to recover his trillions of rupiah deposit.
Nearing the PDI-P’s congress the name of Guruh Sukarno Putra resurfaces. But the leadership constellation remains.
Herman Sarens Sudiro surrendered after evading the military police for years. He will face a military tribunal for something he committed 40 years ago.
Starting out as a shop assistant, Martini managed to develop her crafts into a Rp4 billion export commodity. Her recipe for success is classic: never admit defeat.
The success story of a village boy on the world stage who designs radios in an environmentally friendly way.
The Supreme Court grants the Judicial Commission’s recommendation that judges considered to have violated the code of ethics be punished. But the fate of other recommendations is unknown.
Leading during a transitional period, Sutarto was able to eliminate the military’s political role and military-run businesses.
The settlement of Garuda Indonesia’s debts to Bank Mandiri is still being delayed by several problems. The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Department as the second shareholder of this company needs to issue a legal guarantee.
A coordination meeting led by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono did not cool down tensions between the police and the KPK. Police reportedly have a stack of evidence of bribery involving KPK leaders. On the other hand, the KPK also have evidence suspected to be even stronger, which could be used to arrest one high-ranking police officer. Both are on guard, waiting for their “opponent” to make their move.
SEVERAL top-row banks are planning to become regional players. Although in terms of market capitalization this is still very hard, so far three banks have taken up the challenge: BCA, BRI, and Bank Mandiri. However, this "dreaming big" still covers many other areas, including bureaucracy in countries that are expansion targets. In the domestic market, the top banks mentioned above are fighting head-to-head.
Mid-row banks are also now focusing more and more on core businesses after being acquired by foreign players. They are becoming even more enthusiastic about competing in the domestic market, which is still wide open. In addition to China, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, India is now becoming more aggressive. Which local players will manage to hold out, drop down a class, or be prepared to be acquired by a foreign player in the future that looks difficult in terms of the current, tight regulations?
Banks are becoming more energetic in disbursing microcredit. High net interest revenue and non-performing loans are low.
Initially a joint fund, the Aceh Development Forum is developing a revolving fund with assets of Rp4 billion. Deliberately avoiding big donor institutions.
Antasari Azhar, Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), is being questioned in connection with the murder of Nasrudin Zulkarnaen, director of PT Putra Rajawali Banjaran. In addition to being baRRed from leaving the country, he has been relieved of his duties at the KPK.
ANDI HATTA MARAKARMA, EAST LUWU REGENT
A BARN IN THE EAST
Thanks to a “villages surrounding city” tactic, East Luwu succeeded in becoming South Sulawesi’s rice center. Agribusiness is being developed.
A book recently published in Indonesian claims that former Vice President Adam Malik was once a CIA agent. His name showed up in the documents of America’s most secretive agency. His family has denied it, but there are indications of intense communication between Malik and senior American officials.
Banks are raising interest rates and tightening home loan preconditions. Next year’s property market will be sluggish.
No action will be taken against legislators named by Agus Condro in the Miranda scandal, thanks to PDI-P politician Taufiq Kiemas’ intervention.
Sofjan Ja’coeb is Indonesia’s first independent candidate for a governorship. He initially approached a number of political parties but could not afford the required “dowry.”
The government asks Ahmadiyah followers to discontinue their activities. It is felt that this decision violates the Constitution.
The decision to declare the company bankrupt has caused unrest among thousands of Dirgantara Indonesia's employees. But orders continue to come.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia is declared bankrupt.
Megawati is re-elected as PDI-P leader, yet she says nothing about her presidential candidacy, while the possibility of a split looms large.
IN a matter of days the year 2004 will come to an end, leaving behind a host of events, of historical moments for posterity to remember. Tempo will record these moments in time, in particular those associated with events that have contributed significantly to the development of democracy in Indonesia and represent breakthroughs in many areas in the life of the nation. Behind each and every one of these moments are etched faces of people, the famous, the not-so-famous, and the ordinary citizens who have one thing in common: to rise to the occasions and serve the greater interests of the nation. These are Tempo’s Men and Women of the Year. You will find them on the pages of this special issue dedicated to the year which will soon pass into history.
Special Report Tuesday, December 28, 2004 Edition
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