Lackluster Support for Ridwan Kamil in Jakarta
Ridwan Kamil’s electability remains stagnant in the Jakarta regional head election. His supporting parties are not actively campaigning for him, leaving him hoping for support from Prabowo and Jokowi.
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Market Confidence Begins to Falter
Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.
Market Pulse Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
1998 Student Kidnapping is Human Rights Violation
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Ministerial Candidates Entrusted by Jokowi and Gibran
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
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
Promises from Jakarta Governor Candidates
Jakarta governor and deputy governor candidates promise improvements in inclusive public transportation.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Turmoil from China and the Middle East
Indonesia’s economy and financial markets are once again facing volatility stemming from China and the Middle East, leaving no respite for investors.
Market Pulse Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Arbitrary Changes of Elected Candidates
Using a variety of pretexts, the political parties replace elected legislative candidates. This is a betrayal of the people’s choice.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
The 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
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
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
Agus Widjojo: But Don’t Be Eager to Use the Military
Former Governor of the National Resilience Institute and Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, Agus Widjojo, on the revision of the Indonesian Military Law.
Interview Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Signs of Economic Slowdown Amidst Strong Optimism
Optimism is brewing in the financial markets, while the real sector is signaling a slowdown. A heavy burden for the incoming president.
Market Pulse Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Jiwasraya Customers’ Concern Ahead of Liquidation
The government plans to liquidate Jiwasraya after the settlement of policyholder claims. A massive deficit still hangs over the company.
Economy Monday, September 2, 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
Families of Acute Kidney Failure Victims Still Seek Justice
Families of children suffering from acute kidney failure still seek justice. The number of children undergoing dialysis is reportedly on the rise.
National Monday, August 19, 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 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
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
Two Challenges Squeezing the Rupiah amid Market Turmoil
Prabowo has no room to maneuver with increasing debt. A volatile rupiah would define his presidency.
Market Pulse Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Debt Trap Abyss Threatening Prabowo’s Presidency
There is no possibility for Prabowo to go on a spending spree during his presidency. Debt repayment liabilities will shackle him.
Market Pulse Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Bus Accidents Keep Haunting
What should the government do to prevent the recurrence of bus accidents?
Letters Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
A Domestic Recipe for the Middle East Conflicts
The Middle East conflicts will have a negative impact on the Indonesian economy. The solution is to improve the domestic economy.
Opinion Monday, April 29, 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
Stopping Animal Torture Video from Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of animal torture video content. This is a result of weak law enforcement.
Opinion Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Horrifying Monkey Torture Videos
Over the last three years, the police arrested producers of videos depicting the torture of baby monkeys. Their networks spread as far as the United States.
Law Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Evidence of Human Rights Violations at Rumoh Geudong
The human remains at Rumoh Geudong are strong evidence of human rights violations. The government has an obligation to uncover the truth and bring justice.
Opinion Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Seeking Prophetic Blessings from the Sayyids
Groups of people have been consistently venerating habibs and sayyids, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, since the Dutch era. They sought blessings even to their graves.
Cover Story Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Reverence for the Ba’alawi Clan amidst the Habib Controversy
Part of the public reveres habib and sayyid as a form of adoration for Prophet Muhammad. A controversy arises regarding the lineage of Bani Alawi.
Cover Story Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Challenging Presidential Election Fraud at the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar can only rely on a lawsuit to the Constitutional Court because the route of the right of inquiry at the DPR is deadlocked. They are focusing on election interference by President Jokowi.
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
Presidential Authority
The President of Indonesia is mandated as both head of state and head of government. His authority is extensive.
Letters Monday, March 18, 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
Exposing Fraud in the Presidential Election
The suspicions of fraud in the presidential election are strong enough for the DPR to exercise its right of inquiry. The party elites will face the test of history.
Opinion Monday, February 26, 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
The Absurdity of Law Enforcement in Sidoarjo
In the corruption case in Sidoarjo, the KPK gives the impression of having become a political tool. A thorough investigation is needed to remove this impression.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Doubting the Pyramid of Gunung Padang
Foreign archeologists doubt the site of Gunung Padang as the world’s oldest pyramid. A journal publisher is going to investigate.
Science & Technology Monday, January 29, 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
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
Stop Intimidation Against Activists
Acts of intimidation are being aimed at people critical of the government. Even art events are not exempt from censorship.
Opinion 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
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
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
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
Countering Issues in the Presidential Debates
The presidential and vice-presidential candidates rebut various issues ahead of the presidential election debate. It is deemed not to affect their electability.
Cover Story Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Strategies to Attract the Youth in the Presidential Debates
A lot of gimmicks will be used at the presidential debates, as the candidates are trying to attract young voters.
Cover Story Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Supreme Court Rejects President’s Appeal against Air Pollution
A capsule of weekly news ranging from Supreme Court’s rejection of the President and Environment Minister’s cassation appeal in the air pollution case to the progress of the ITE Law revision.
News Capsule Monday, November 27, 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
Erry Riyana's Story of Meeting President Jokowi before Constitutional Court Rulling
Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas had a meeting with the President before the Constitutional Court issued a ruling that allowed Gibran Rakabuming Raka to move forward as a vice presidential candidate.
Interview 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
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
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
Vying to be the Vice-Presidential Candidate
Erick Thohir and Airlangga Hartarto are maneuvering to be chosen as Prabowo’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election. They are up against Khofifah Indar Parawansa.
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
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
Arsjad Rasjid, Chairman of National Campaign Team for Ganjar Pranowo: We Can Manage Politics Like a Business
How is Arsjad Rasjid polishing Ganjar Pranowo for the upcoming presidential election?
Interview 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
There are Still Networks Aside from Fredy Pratama
National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department Chief Comr. Gen. Wahyu Widada on Fredy Pratama’s drug cartel and the Operation Escobar that brought it down.
Interview Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition
Delayed Compensation for Acute Kidney Injury Patients
The government fails to pay compensation to the families of children suffering from acute kidney injury. It ends up in court.
Opinion Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
Still No Compensation for the Long-Suffering Victims of Acute Kidney Injury
Families of victims of acute kidney injury are anticipating compensation from the government. It is the extended impact of poor coordination of government institutions.
National Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
The Presidential Threshold Barrier
The current dispute over the selection of presidential candidates and their running mates stems from the nomination threshold. People do not have much of a choice of potential leaders.
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
Confession of the Kidnapping Victims of the TNI Officers
A Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) member and two TNI members kidnapped and tortured a cosmetic trader to death. There were presumably eight other victims.
Law Monday, September 4, 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 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
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
How Captive Power Plants Threaten Energy Transition Financial Aid
The energy transition project plan is challenged by new steam power plant projects, threatening financial aid from developed countries.
Economy Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
Unpaid Payroll for Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Staffers
Former government employees at the Foreign Affairs Ministry are demanding the disbursement of unpaid wages. How did it come to happen?
Letters Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
The Iceberg of the Kidney Trade
Kidney trading on the black market is on the rise. The government should pay compensation to donors.
Opinion Monday, August 7, 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
Accounts of Kidney Trafficking Victim and Broker
A kidney donor says he is having difficulty finding a job. He sold a kidney because of financial troubles.
Cover Story Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
The Dire Situation of Kidney Donors
The lives of kidney donors get worse after having the operation. This does not diminish interest among potential kidney donors.
Cover Story Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
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
Those Remain Outside the Palace
Several activists remained outside of power after 1998. Some join non-governmental organizations, others pursue music.
Special Report Monday, May 22, 2023 Edition
A Selfie of a Kidnapper and the Victim
A number of activists from the 1998 Reformasi movement have joined the Presidential Palace. They are involved in carrying out government’s agenda.
Special Report Monday, May 22, 2023 Edition
Missing Promised Subsidy
The government’s promised one-price cooking oil subsidy has not been paid, thanks to late verification and differences in opinion.
Economy Monday, May 15, 2023 Edition
A Red Carpet for Jokowi’s Candidates
Jokowi seeks to determine the candidates who will run in the 2024 General Elections. He encourages Sandiaga Uno and Erick Thohir to become vice-presidential candidates.
Cover Story Monday, May 8, 2023 Edition
Presidential Candidates around Oligarch
Ganjar and other presidential candidates must side with the people. Even if they have to go against the wishes of their parties.
Opinion Monday, May 1, 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
Missing the Ecocide Train
Ecocide at the International Criminal Court would be a breakthrough for environmental law. Unfortunately, Indonesia has not ratified the Rome Statute.
Opinion Monday, April 17, 2023 Edition
A Step Forward of Ecocide to Be Tried at the International Criminal Court
Vanuatu's resolution to the United Nations on the obligation of states to preserve the climate will pave the way for ecocide to be brought to the International Criminal Court.
International Monday, April 17, 2023 Edition
Qur’an Does Not Provide All the Answers
Sukidi, a Harvard graduate and an Islamic thinker, proposes his ideas on reforming Islam such as alternative interpretations of Idul Fitri and even the Holy Qur’an itself, among others.
Interview Monday, April 17, 2023 Edition
A Farewell to Sidelines
Goenawan Mohamad wrote the essay After 46 Years, saying goodbye to writing Sidelines.
Letters Monday, April 17, 2023 Edition
Don’t be Afraid to Prosecute Alun
The KPK may only charge Rafael Alun Trisambodo for accepting gratuities. Those who paid the bribes will remain untouched.
Opinion Monday, March 20, 2023 Edition
Another Evidence of Democratic Regression
The criminalization of Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti is a threat to freedom of expression. Indonesia is not worthy of becoming a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Opinion Monday, March 13, 2023 Edition
Israel's Action is More Serious than Apartheid
The UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese reveals the situation in Palestine and why she says Israel maintains an apartheid policy in the territory.
International Monday, March 13, 2023 Edition
The Sole Candidate for Bank Indonesia
Sri Mulyani was included as a candidate for governor of Bank Indonesia. After getting some new whispers, Jokowi chose Perry Warjiyo again.
Economy Monday, March 6, 2023 Edition
New Sidelines
Changes to Sidelines. Goenawan Mohamad will still contribute to the column, though not on a weekly basis.
Letter From Monday, March 6, 2023 Edition
The Pragmatic Way to Find Vice-Presidential Candidates
Prospective presidential candidates are being pragmatic in choosing their running mates. Electoral interests are the only consideration.
Opinion Monday, February 27, 2023 Edition
Business and Journalism: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
The Indonesian Press Council is formulating a draft presidential regulation aimed at fostering business equality between news media and digital platforms to ensure that business and quality go hand in hand.
Interview Monday, February 20, 2023 Edition
No Subsidies for Electric Cars
The government would only provide subsidies for electric motorcycles, while electric cars would only get tax discounts. A bid to cut down on fuel oil subsidies.
Economy Monday, February 13, 2023 Edition
The President’s Mixed Messages
Jokowi seems to be of two minds as the 2024 General Elections approach. He encourages presidential candidates to campaign and does not outright reject the idea of a presidential term extension.
Cover Story Monday, February 6, 2023 Edition
Overconfident Politicians
Readers’ letters about overconfident politicians and critics to the ban for women to work at non-government organizations in Afghanistan.
Letters Monday, January 30, 2023 Edition
Wrong Subsidies for Electric Vehicles
Subsidies for purchases of electric vehicles are vulnerable to conflicts of interest. Operators of public transportation must receive assistance.