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The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is tidying up house now that 10 of its employees are accused of participating in online gambling. Their flow of cash is being scrutinized.
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.
Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
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.
Jakarta governor and deputy governor candidates promise improvements in inclusive public transportation.
Indonesia’s economy and financial markets are once again facing volatility stemming from China and the Middle East, leaving no respite for investors.
Using a variety of pretexts, the political parties replace elected legislative candidates. This is a betrayal of the people’s choice.
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
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.
Gubernatorial candidates are trying to win over the votes of Anies Baswedan supporters in the Jakarta regional election. Jokowi reportedly shifted his support.
Pramono Anung and Ridwan Kamil shed light on the dynamics surrounding their appointments as Jakarta gubernatorial candidates.
News summary on the conflict of interest of KPK leadership candidates and 44 ministries in Prabowo’s government.
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.
Former Governor of the National Resilience Institute and Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, Agus Widjojo, on the revision of the Indonesian Military Law.
Optimism is brewing in the financial markets, while the real sector is signaling a slowdown. A heavy burden for the incoming president.
The government plans to liquidate Jiwasraya after the settlement of policyholder claims. A massive deficit still hangs over the company.
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.
Families of children suffering from acute kidney failure still seek justice. The number of children undergoing dialysis is reportedly on the rise.
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.
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.
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.
Prabowo has no room to maneuver with increasing debt. A volatile rupiah would define his presidency.
There is no possibility for Prabowo to go on a spending spree during his presidency. Debt repayment liabilities will shackle him.
What should the government do to prevent the recurrence of bus accidents?
The Middle East conflicts will have a negative impact on the Indonesian economy. The solution is to improve the domestic economy.
Middle-class society is being squeezed. They don't get social assistance. Nor do they have enough savings while they incur the burdening debts.
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of animal torture video content. This is a result of weak law enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The presidential election is not over yet. The lawsuit in the Constitutional Court shows that something is wrong in the 2024 presidential election.
The President of Indonesia is mandated as both head of state and head of government. His authority is extensive.
The government opens the option of switching energy subsidies for the free lunch program. This threatens poor households.
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.
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.
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.
Foreign archeologists doubt the site of Gunung Padang as the world’s oldest pyramid. A journal publisher is going to investigate.
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.
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.
Do the presidential candidates succeed in attracting young voters with social media gimmicks?
Acts of intimidation are being aimed at people critical of the government. Even art events are not exempt from censorship.
Reports on the Presidential Regulation on the Rempang Eco-City and the Jayapura riots.
The presidential candidates’ campaign teams are an illustration of the type of government they would form if elected. Businesspeople have a central role.
In Indonesia, presidential candidate debates are planned as bogus performances. There is no in-depth discussion of the issues.
The KPU is slow in preparing the presidential debates. It is considered to favor the Prabowo-Gibran pair.
The presidential and vice-presidential candidates rebut various issues ahead of the presidential election debate. It is deemed not to affect their electability.
A lot of gimmicks will be used at the presidential debates, as the candidates are trying to attract young voters.
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.
Having no democratic legitimacy, Gibran Rakabuming Raka must withdraw his candidacy for the vice-presidency.
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.
Tempo's special interview with MKMK Chairman Jimly Asshiddiqie regarding the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
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.
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.
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.
Prabowo Subianto will almost certainly choose Gibran Rakabuming Raka as his vice-presidential running mate. Jokowi supports a Prabowo-Gibran ticket.
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.
How is Arsjad Rasjid polishing Ganjar Pranowo for the upcoming presidential election?
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.
The 2024 presidential candidates are competing to garner support from retired generals. This perpetuates the militaristic nature of Indonesian politics.
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.
The government fails to pay compensation to the families of children suffering from acute kidney injury. It ends up in court.
Families of victims of acute kidney injury are anticipating compensation from the government. It is the extended impact of poor coordination of government institutions.
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.
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.
A Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) member and two TNI members kidnapped and tortured a cosmetic trader to death. There were presumably eight other victims.
Anies Baswedan choses Muhaimin Iskandar to be his vice-presidential running mate. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono is eliminated in the final turn.
Muhaimin Iskandar is insistent on becoming the vice-presidential candidate in Prabowo’s coalition. The PPP is considering of withdrawing from Ganjar’s coalition.
Former Director-General of Mineral and Coal, Ridwan Djamaluddin, is named as suspect in the Mandiodo Block nickel corruption case.
The energy transition project plan is challenged by new steam power plant projects, threatening financial aid from developed countries.
Former government employees at the Foreign Affairs Ministry are demanding the disbursement of unpaid wages. How did it come to happen?
Kidney trading on the black market is on the rise. The government should pay compensation to donors.
The government faces difficulties accommodating kidney donors and recipients. The need for kidney donors is high, but the supply is very limited.
A kidney donor says he is having difficulty finding a job. He sold a kidney because of financial troubles.
The lives of kidney donors get worse after having the operation. This does not diminish interest among potential kidney donors.
The police exposes Indonesian kidney trafficking network in Cambodia. The victims are enticed through social media.
The government removed the conditions for electric motorcycle subsidy recipients. It will be made available to everyone.
Several activists remained outside of power after 1998. Some join non-governmental organizations, others pursue music.
A number of activists from the 1998 Reformasi movement have joined the Presidential Palace. They are involved in carrying out government’s agenda.
The government’s promised one-price cooking oil subsidy has not been paid, thanks to late verification and differences in opinion.
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.
Ganjar and other presidential candidates must side with the people. Even if they have to go against the wishes of their parties.
Vice-presidential candidates will determine who will be the 8th President of Indonesia. Why?
Ecocide at the International Criminal Court would be a breakthrough for environmental law. Unfortunately, Indonesia has not ratified the Rome Statute.
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.
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.
Goenawan Mohamad wrote the essay After 46 Years, saying goodbye to writing Sidelines.
The KPK may only charge Rafael Alun Trisambodo for accepting gratuities. Those who paid the bribes will remain untouched.
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.
The UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese reveals the situation in Palestine and why she says Israel maintains an apartheid policy in the territory.
Sri Mulyani was included as a candidate for governor of Bank Indonesia. After getting some new whispers, Jokowi chose Perry Warjiyo again.
Changes to Sidelines. Goenawan Mohamad will still contribute to the column, though not on a weekly basis.
Prospective presidential candidates are being pragmatic in choosing their running mates. Electoral interests are the only consideration.
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.
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.
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.
Readers’ letters about overconfident politicians and critics to the ban for women to work at non-government organizations in Afghanistan.
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