The Plight of the Rohingya People in Refugee Camps
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
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Holes in the KPK Leadership Nomination
There are indications that the selection of the KPK leadership for the 2024 to 2029 period is in breach of a Constitutional Court ruling. The process needs to be rerun.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
KPK Leadership Selection Process
The KPK Leadership and Supervisory Board Selection Committee claimed to have followed procedures, and Jokowi reportedly did not intervene.
Law Monday, October 14, 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
Illegal Fishing and Slavery Prevail Aboard Foreign Fishing Vessels
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Dark Succession of the Supreme Court Chief Justice
The contest for the selection of the Supreme Court Chief Justice is heating up. There are indications it is riddled with the interests of the government and tycoons.
Opinion 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
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
Lesson Learned from the Release of Phillip Mehrtens
The kidnapping of pilot Phillip Mehrtens was ended through negotiation. This is a lesson for the Prabowo administration about how to resolve the Papua conflict.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
US Ambassador, Kamal Shirin Lakhdhir: We Have Long Worked with Prabowo
United States Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir speaks about women, education, and Indonesia’s new administration.
International 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
Palace Appointees in the KPK Leaderships
The selection of the KPK leadership is being forced through before the end of the terms of the DPR and Jokowi. Watch out for Presidential Palace appointees.
Opinion 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
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
Weak Conservation in Rhino Habitats
The illegal trade in rhino horns continues even though it is often foiled. This is proof of the weak protection of rhinos in their habitats.
Opinion Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
The Relationship of Indonesia and the Vatican
Indonesia and the Vatican enjoyed a good relationship long before the Pope’s visit. The Vatican reportedly helped Indonesia lobby the European Union.
Cover Story Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Rhino Horns Trading Syndicate in Indonesia
The Environment Ministry thwarted the sale of Javan rhino horns in Palembang. This is linked to a network of Ujung Kulon rhino poachers.
Law Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Nepotism in Javanese Philosophy
It is natural for someone to want their children, relatives, or close friends to get a position. However, facilitating them to receive that position at the expense of ethics, law, and justice, it may end up in practices of nepotism.
Letters Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
M.H. Thamrin’s Resistance from within the Volksraad
M.H. Thamrin was not the type of council member who would simply show up, sit down, remain silent, and collect a paycheck. The Tiger of Volksraad was highly militant and vocal in championing the people’s interests. His roar resonated as far as Europe and America.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 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 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
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
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
The Mystery of the Dead Mahakam Dolphins
Five Irrawaddy dolphins died over the past six months in the Mahakam River. Three carcasses were found in conservation areas.
Environment Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Javanese Pinocchio
Javanese Pinocchio left behind a culture of lies in politics. Lie after lie grows into a dirty trick to achieve more power.
Marginalia Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Right of Replies from Those Mentioned in the Report on the Professorship Scandal
Right of replies of universities and assessors on the investigative report on the professorship scandal.
Letters Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Fraudulent Professorship in Lambung Mangkurat University
Over a dozen Lambung Mangkurat University lecturers are suspected of manipulating the requirements to apply for a professorship. They could be stripped of their titles.
Investigation Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Professorship Scandal Involving Predatory Journals and Team of Assessors
The professorship of various public figures and officials appear to be problematic. Their titles were earned thanks to certain assessors and predatory journals.
Investigation Monday, July 8, 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
Big Scenario Behind New Tapera Program
The government will make the Tapera program mandatory for all workers. A way to shift the budgetary burden to the people.
Economy Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
The Supreme Court's Lack of Ethics
Alleged ethical violations by Supreme Court justices who were treated to a meal by an attorney underlines the sorry state of our judicial system. The Judicial Commission is weak.
Opinion Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Ethics Violations in the KPK
The KPK Supervisory Board holds a hearing over alleged ethics violation of Commissioner Nurul Ghufron. He contends the allegations by bringing the case to the Jakarta State Administrative Court and pointing to another ethics violation case involving a Supervisory Board member.
Law Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Disappointed Electric Vehicles Producers by the Discriminatory Incentive
South Korean entrepreneurs consider the latest regulation on the electric vehicle incentives unfair. It could be an obstacle to other investments.
Economy Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Student Internship Fraud for Ferienjob Program in Germany
The police named five suspects for human trafficking through the ferienjob program in Germany. This is exploitation of student apprentices.
Opinion Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
German Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia: Ferienjob is Not an Internship Program
The German government guarantees that ferienjob is a program for foreign students wishing to work in that country. It is not an internship program.
Law Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Human Trafficking Network Disguised as Ferienjob Internship Program
The police named five human trafficking suspects in the case of a ferienjob program in Germany. It was promoted as part of the government’s internship program.
Law Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Child Pornography Syndicate in Indonesia
The crime of child pornography is continuing to spread. Perpetrators are able to operate from inside jail.
Opinion Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
How Perpetrators Persuade Victims of Child Pornography
Producers of child pornography content entice their victims with cash and online game vouchers. They also approach victims’ families.
Law Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Child Pornography Network
Child pornography rings are operating via various social media platforms. Children are groomed using online games.
Law Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Unraveling Indonesia's Child Pornography Network
Indonesia is among the top producers of child pornography sold overseas. This was revealed following an investigation by the FBI.
Law Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Confession Of A Child Pornographic Content Creator
Creators of online child pornography admitted to doing it for the money. It started with the habit of watching adult porn videos.
Law Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
State Logistics Agency CEO Bayu Krisnamurthi: We Will Take Action and Impose Sanctions
State Logistics Agency CEO Bayu Krisnamurthi reveals why rice prices are high and stocks are scarce.
Economy Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
The Elephant Whisperers Who Teach True Wisdom
Ancient people were better at searching for and achieving the meaning of happiness than modern people.
Marginalia Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
An Imaginary Letter to the PSI Leadership
An imaginary letter: if Indonesian comedian Komeng wrote a letter to the Indonesian Solidarity Party leadership. The irony of a party that suckles to the government.
Opinion 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
Reproduction Lessons from the African Rhino to Conserve Sumatran Rhinos
The world’s first embryo transfer was successfully performed on an African white rhino, renewing hope for the Sumatran rhino.
Science & Technology Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Ganjar Pranowo: The Presidential Election This Time Is Not Fun
Ganjar Pranowo talks about the campaign, his relationship with the parties and the Jokowi effect.
Interview Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Ethics
Politics is a field that leaves plenty of space for anyone to commit evil. Those who swear to take an ethical stance in politics should prepare themselves for ridicule.
Marginalia Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Pratikno: My Relationship with the President is Professional
State Secretary Pratikno struggles to repel a barrage of accusations over his alleged involvement in several cases, ranging from the Constitutional Court’s ethical infringement to BTS corruption.
Cover Story Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Constitutional Court Chief Justice Suhartoyo: The More Oversight by Different Parties over Judges, the Better
New Constitutional Court Chief Justice explains the efforts he is making to regain public trust of the Court following the Anwar Usman fiasco.
Interview Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Why Rohingya Refugees Head to Aceh
Rohingya refugees risk their lives to reach Aceh. They are rejected by society and their fate is unclear.
National Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Rohingya Refugees Stranded in Many Countries
Rohingya refugees have fled to many countries. They live as castaways with no certainty about their future.
National Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Question of Ethics for Prabowo Subianto and Gibran
Prabowo Subianto publicly made little of the ethical violation surrounding Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s appointment as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Moeldoko's Inteference on Wuling Electric Vehicle Chargers
To defend Wuling Motors' business interest, the Presidential Chief of Staff has sacrificed public interest. The minister of energy should not wave a white flag.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Indonesia’s Hypocrisy over the Rohingya
For the sake of humanity, the Indonesian government must not be hypocritical or wash its hands of the Rohingya refugees.
Opinion Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Rohingya Refugees Rejected in Aceh
After being expelled from Myanmar, Rohingya refugees are also rejected in Aceh. UNHCR’s social media accounts are flooded with hate speech.
Asean & Beyond Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Colliding Art and Science at an Exhibition of Asian Women Artists’ Works in Singapore
Asian women artists exhibit their art works at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore. New Eden, Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed shows the intersectionality of science fiction and Asian philosophies through the creative praxis.
Arts Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
TikTok Shop Hitching a Ride
TikTok Shop is planning to return to Indonesia in partnership with GoTo. The government’s consistency in implementing policies is being questioned.
Opinion Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Chief of the National Police Public Information Bureau, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Ramadhan: There Was No Instruction from Our Chief
Interview with Chief of the RI Police Public Information Bureau Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan regarding neutrality of the police force.
Cover Story Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
There’s No Genetic Engineering for Wolbachia Mosquitoes
Balinese people refuse the lab-grown Wolbachia mosquitoes designed to prevent dengue fever outbreaks. Meanwhile, there is no evidence that the monkeypox spread is accelerating.
Interview Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Opium in the Shirt Pocket
Democracy runs on the support of things unstated in written law and beyond the constitution, namely human desires.
Marginalia 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
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 Eddy Hiariej Case Machinations
The KPK has not named Deputy Justice and Human Rights Minister Eddy Hiariej as a bribery suspect. This is the result of the weakening of the KPK.
Opinion Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council Examines Anwar Usman
The Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council (MKMK) scrutinizes the role played by Constitutional Court Chief Justice Anwar Usman. The formation of the MKMK is being stalled.
National Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Investigating KPK Chief Firli Bahuri
The National Police must take over the investigation into the alleged extortion of Syahrul Yasin Limpo. This would prevent abuses of power by Firli Bahuri and Karyoto.
Opinion Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition
The Anarchist
Vivienne Westwood wore clothes for political propaganda. Only anarchists are pretty, she said.
Marginalia Monday, October 30, 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
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
Conflict of Interest of the Constitutional Court Chief Justice
The Constitutional Court is handling the presidential-vice presidential candidates' age limit judicial review. Jokowi family's conflict of interest is thick.
Opinion Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
The South China Sea Map Debate
Situation in the South China Sea is heating up again after China published a new map. The Philippines hastily created a counter map.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
Felix Viktor Iberle Wins the World Swimming Championship in Israel
Felix Viktor Iberle becomes the first Indonesian to win the world swimming championship. He is now setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sports Monday, October 2, 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
The Generals behind Anies Baswedan
Several high-ranking veterans formerly supporters of Jokowi and Prabowo switched their allegiance to Anies Baswedan. Several officers held disappointment.
Cover Story Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition
Political Party’s Leadership Succession
Why big political parties struggle in leadership regeneration.
Letters Monday, September 25, 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
Regulating Houses of Worship
President Jokowi is to sign a new regulation on the building of houses of worship. It could foster intolerance.
Opinion Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
The Draft Presidential Regulation on the Places of Worship
The tug-of-war in the discussion of the draft presidential regulation on places of worship. The position of adherents of traditional beliefs becomes a point of contention.
Law Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
Dragged Down by China
China’s economy fails to recover after being hit by the pandemic. Rupiah could fall if China devalues yuan.
Market Pulse Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
ASEAN Asked to Adopt a Firm Stance on Rohingya Refugees Issues
Rohingya refugees are facing health and educational problems. ASEAN is expected to handle the refugees and military junta.
Asean & Beyond Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Beware of the Greenwashing Trap in Carbon Exchange
A number of cases show that carbon exchanges are prone to greenwashing. Carbon trading is considered a manipulative method.
Economy 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
Those Behind Isar Gas Who are Allegedly Involved in PGN’s Case
Racer Arso Sadewo and Iswan Ibrahim are figures behind Isar Gas. Iswan was once implicated in the Eni Saragih corruption case.
Economy Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
Washing Hands off the Food Crisis
A food crisis is staring us in the face. This is a consequence of the government’s failure to put right the poor management of the agriculture sector.
Opinion Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
The Adverse Impact of China’s Economic Slump
Many countries depend on the health and growth of the Chinese economy. The global economy needs it as a locomotive.
Market Pulse Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
The Wrong Approach for Electric Vehicle Incentives
Electric vehicle incentives fail in making people want to buy them. Tycoons take advantage of this policy.
Opinion Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
How the Government Boosts Electric Vehicle Investment
Following in the footsteps of Thailand, the government is ready to waive import duties on electric cars. The desire for investment in electric vehicles is great, despite the potential loss of state revenue.
Economy Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Pursuing for Electric Vehicle Battery Investors to South Korea
The LG consortium is ready to continue its electric vehicle battery investment, but it is hampered by share negotiations.
Economy Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Realistically Calculating China’s Economic Slump
China’s economic recovery is slow. It may affect Indonesia’s economic growth target achievement.
Market Pulse Monday, July 24, 2023 Edition
The Wrong Approach to Electric Vehicles
The government is only depending on providing subsidies and incentives to stimulate the electric vehicle industry. Development of EV ecosystem is ignored.
Opinion Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
The Electric Vehicle Competition
Public figures and large companies are building factories to manufacture electric vehicles. Foreign companies are working in partnership with Indonesian businesses.
Cover Story Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Greenwashing in the Green Finance
Greenwashing practices are increasing in the finance industry. Indonesia does not yet have regulations to counter these deceptive actions.
Economy Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition
Farrokh Derakshani: Architecture Should Promote the Quality of Life of Many People
The Aga Khan Award is an award for architecture. It expands its criteria to cover modest buildings.
Arts Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition
Political Machine Stalls after the Nomination
Parties supporting Ganjar Pranowo are not aggressively campaigning on his behalf. Not all PDI-P officials are taking part in his presidential campaign.
Cover Story Monday, June 5, 2023 Edition
Wanted: Ethical Hackers
The services of ethical hackers are becoming a necessity in face of the rash of ransomware. Penetration testing skills are now a requirement for obtaining certification.
Economy Monday, May 29, 2023 Edition
I Don’t Compete with Erick Thohir
Sandiaga Uno talks about his chance of being nominated as a vice-presidential candidate to Ganjar Pranowo and a possible face-off with Erick Thohir.
Cover Story Monday, May 8, 2023 Edition
The Dark Era of KPK Leadership
The leadership of Firli Bahuri and his colleagues at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) ends this year. There is no longer any reason to hope.
Opinion Monday, May 1, 2023 Edition
Lamborghini with a Fake License Plate
Police seized a Lamborghini Aventador with a fake license plate from a Russian tourist. The car disappeared twice.
Cover Story Monday, April 24, 2023 Edition
Why Foreign Exchange is Behind When Indonesia's Economy is Strong
Investing in Indonesian financial markets is not only considered being a more secure alternative, but it also has the potential to yield higher returns.