Loopholes in Debt Write-Offs for Small Businesses
The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
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The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
The investigation into the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry employees backing online gambling is expanded to include many people. Ill-gotten gains from a political operation.
The presence of Hashim Djojohadikusumo at COP29 in Azerbaijan was considered as bearing a conflict of interests. He was promoting the business of Arsari Group.
The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.
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.
One of the suspects of the online gambling case is a regular in the ministers’ social circles, and active in the arts scene.
Former Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi is implicated in an online gambling case. He allegedly met with representatives of gambling operators.
Efforts to block online gambling sites are proven futile, as many loopholes remain. Online gambling remains rampant in Jakarta.
The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.
There are many irregularities in relation to the detention of Tom Lembong. Without sufficient evidence of corruption, this case can be considered as politicization, and not enforcement, of the law.
The position of BRIN remains uncertain under Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The restructuring of the research agency is hampered by political interests.
Tom Lembong’s lawyer on the irregularities of his case.
The Attorney General’s Office is still withholding the evidence in the sugar import case involving Tom Lembong. State losses remain unclear.
In the face of ambivalence, who is evil? It is those who choose greater evil or lesser evil.
Prabowo Subianto orders four ministers to rescue the bankrupt textile company Sritex. A potential bailout from the state is on the table.
Former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong is arrested by the Attorney General’s Office over corruption allegations. When will other ministers be questioned?
A number of problematic individuals are appointed to Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It will be difficult for the government to be effective in its first one or two years.
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba acknowledged meeting with Bobby Nasution but claimed he gained no advantage from it.
Bobby Nasution is suspected of managing the Medan Block nickel mine since 2021. He met with Abdul Gani Kasuba before becoming the Mayor of Medan.
Entrepreneurs complain about the costly and complicated halal certification process. They must pay monthly fees for supervision.
Prabowo Subianto appointed ministers and deputy ministers with problematic backgrounds in his cabinet. Several of them are closely associated with businessman Haji Isam.
The PDI-P received the most positions as leaders of the DPR working bodies. Surya Paloh met with Bahlil Lahadalia to discuss the allocation of commission chairs.
The new ministries and agencies established by Prabowo Subianto cannot operate immediately. Some lack office space, have tight budgets, and are short on staff. The authority of the Haj and Umrah Organizing Agency even violates the law.
The rupiah is weakening amid the power transition, with global factors also exerting heavy pressure.
The phrase “human rights” was lost from Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration speech.
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Prabowo Subianto formed a large cabinet to accommodate the interests of parties, businessmen, and his supporters. Mining entrepreneur Haji Isam is suspected of proposing several ministerial candidates.
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Indonesia’s delegation at COP16 CBD in Cali, Colombia, is not led by a minister. Biodiversity funding is at risk of not being agreed upon.
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor is suspected of receiving commissions on three projects in the e-catalog. He has not been seen since being named a suspect.
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Tempo accompanied several differently-abled people as they navigated public transportation in Jakarta.
Jakarta is striving to provide inclusive transportation, but challenges remain, from funding issues to construction oversight.
Despite some improvements, much still needs to be done regarding access to public transport for people with disabilities.
Instead of paying its debts, the Bakrie Group is suing 12 creditors. This could become a bad precedent for the investment climate.
President Joko Widodo is suspected of supporting the restoration of Suharto’s name, with a possibility of being declared a national hero.
With old faces still occupying more than half the seats, can DPR members be trusted to speak up and truly represent the people’s voice?
Using a variety of pretexts, the political parties replace elected legislative candidates. This is a betrayal of the people’s choice.
United States Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir speaks about women, education, and Indonesia’s new administration.
The partnership between Riau regional company and Kingswood Capital Ltd resulted in criminal charges, with two top executives now facing allegations of embezzlement.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
The hand of the government is apparent in Kadin’s internal conflict between Arsjad Rasjid and Anindya Bakrie. This has no effect on the public.
Prabowo Subianto is to form a cabinet comprising numerous ministers. This is made possible through a revision of the law.
The food estate projects in Merauke are at risk of failure. There are suspicions about the way the projects are shared out.
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.
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.
Police uncover baby trafficking syndicate operating in Java-Bali since 2023. Five babies were already sold.
Articles on power wheeling prevent the legislation of a New and Renewable Energy Bill. State electricity company PLN’s unique position could be left precarious.
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.
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Startups owned by Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep are flooded with venture capital injections. Assisted by a presidential advisor.
A photograph of a private jet window exposes Kaesang Pangarep and Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s connections to a network of business actors.
The PDI-P canceled its plan to nominate Anies Baswedan for the Jakarta gubernatorial election. Pressure came in the form of legal cases and revisions to the MD3 Law.
The Melemba ethnic group in Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, contributes to conserving the habitat of the Flores eagle. It is part of the indigenous community’s wisdom.
The selection process for BPK members is under scrutiny following multiple instances of its leaders being implicated in corruption cases. The selection process is deemed to be lax.
Several political parties conspired to approve candidates for the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) membership. Corrupt candidates could be selected.
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 2025 State Budget’s Financial Note illustrates Prabowo Subianto’s financial policies. There is hope for economic improvements.
The transition to nuclear energy must be accelerated to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity. It is more environmentally friendly.
Prabowo Subianto has nothing to gain by supporting Jokowi’s reckless destruction of democracy. It will be a burden for his administration.
The PDI-P will be nominating Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. A popular candidate against Jokowi’s coalition.
The 2025 State Budget accommodates several of Prabowo Subianto’s programs. Lobbying efforts are underway to ensure the smooth implementation of these priority programs.
Two months before stepping down, Jokowi reshuffled the cabinet, selecting close allies of Prabowo Subianto.
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.
The work and strategies of the Online Gambling Task Force lack clear direction. It should be focusing on the gambling bosses.
An exclusive Tempo interview with Anies Baswedan regarding his chances to run in the Jakarta regional head 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.
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
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.
An interview with Jerry Hermawan Lo. He denies the allegation that he runs an online gambling scheme.
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.
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.
Government debt breached the limit. Markets await a signal of prudent fiscal management from the incoming president.
The Whoosh fast train project continues to burden the state budget. It is Jokowi’s ambition to develop a flagship project worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah.
The 10 years of Joko Widodo’s administration leaves behind a mountain of debt. The management of the state budget shows minimal public participation and oversight.
People close to Prabowo Subianto will be given strategic posts. Jokowi gives his blessing.
Senior member of Jamaah Islamiyah explains the reasons for dissolving the organization.
The rupiah strengthened due to the significant US dollar inflow from the government’s debt proceeds. Unfortunately, this might be temporary.
Development for the IKN project is impacting Central Sulawesi. The excavation of rock and sand is becoming increasingly massive to supply construction materials for the new capital city.
Imported clothing products tend to be cheaper than local products. Certain policies make manufacturers in other countries more competitive.
PPATK Chief Ivan Yustiavandana reveals his agency’s findings regarding online gambling transactions involving DPR members.
The BNN indicates Indonesia is a potential market for international drug networks. An interview with the Chief of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Comr. Gen. Marthinus Hukom.
Large-scale nickel mining resulted in a clean water crisis in Weda Tengah. The government is busy with rhetoric and public relation.
Military personnel are suspected of involvement in the murder of Rico Sempurna Pasaribu, a local journalist who wrote about gambling. The perpetrator must be tried in a civil court.
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.
The house of a Tribrata TV journalist in Karo Regency was burned down after he made a report on a gambling case. The victim’s child claimed to have been intimidated by the police.
CEO of BCA, Jahja Setiaatmadja, explains the impacts of volatile exchange rates, rising government debt, and how the market awaits the new cabinet.
Prabowo Subianto’s team is investigating the possibility of revising the State Finance Law and removing the debt ratio and budget deficit cap for the free nutritious meal program.
The LockBit ransomware continues to evolve, utilizing deception and taking advantage of sloppy security.
The breach of the National Data Center resulted in the disruption of hundreds of public services. Data infected with viruses cannot be recovered.
Summary of events of the week, from the People’s Tribunal trying Jokowi to the nine years sentence for former Pertamina CEO Karen Agustiawan.
The police must establish an independent team to investigate the murder of Vina in Cirebon. It is possible there was manipulation.
National Consumer Protection Agency Chair Rizal Edy Halim on Indonesia’s poor consumer protection system.
Throughout the pandemic, large consumer goods-based industries venture into and work on the health care segment to keep their businesses afloat whilst taking advantage of market opportunities.
Penny Kusumastuti Lukito has no time for jetlag. On Thursday night last week, directly after flying in from Vienna, Austria, where she attended a conference of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
A resident of the Green Pramuka City Apartments was declared a suspect when he posted a complaint in a blog post. An act to silence consumers?
A retrospective on Sardono W. Kusumo's works was part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts at the end of August. The festival presented Sardono's latest performance, documentation of his works since the 1960s and a display of Sardono's esthetic struggles.
WWF Indonesia has launched a new app to help consumers confront the overexploitation of Indonesia's maritime resources.
"The seafood app provides instruction on how to select seafood products wisely, so that consumers can reduce negative impact on the sustainability of fish resources and the marine ecosystem," WWF Coral Triangle Program Director Wawan Ridwan said in a press release.
Imported used clothing has fast begun flooding the markets around the country. It is not only sold in stores, these second-hand goods are now available in malls, and even offered online. Although it is banned with the reason that it could impact the local textile industries and that it is 'undignified' for our consumers, the government admits it is having a difficult time restricting the sales of imported second-hand clothes. "We need a tougher law," said Widodo, who is director-general of standardization and consumer protection with the trade ministry at his office, last week.
Barely 10 days into his new job, Bulog (State Logistics Agency) CEO, Djarot Kusumayakti faces his first big test: the holy month of Ramadhan. Measures are in place to anticipate uncontrolled price hikes of food items. Bulog, which normally just provides supplies of rice, now has been given the additional task of supplying beef.
The multifold purchasing power has become the key to the growth of the new consumer class. Rising incomes has provided this group not only with the social upward mobility, but with the capacity to take part in investing. Some hunt for new homes, others indulge in keeping up with the latest style of status symbols such as automobiles. This economic class is paying money for motivational courses in the search for self-improvement. Various services, shopping, health, and entertainment are new niches mobilizing the economy. Social networks are the chosen medium to share news and information or to vent their displeasure. Yet it may take a longer time to turn around their apolitical mindset.
The power of domestic consumption as the main contributor to Indonesias economic growth remains unchanged. Amid the governments declining power to attract investment and the slowdown of exports, the publics consumerism has become the savior of the nations economy. The sale of vehicles, especially motorcycles, remains robust. Likewise the publics purchasing power in the telecommunication sector, involving such items as mobile phones and mobile phone credits, continues to grow rapidly. The publics high consumption does not seem to be affected by the economic crisis in Europe.
Domestic consumption needs to be promoted to stop declining palm oil prices. Moreover, government spending could save regions that are starting to feel the effects of the crisis.
The violence of June 14 led to arrests and one official being dismissed, based on 'assumptions.' The "political keris" turns on its owner.
The government assumed the price of crude oil to be a mere US$40 per barrel in its 2006 Draft State Budget. Are they optimistic or naive?
His long hair was slightly wavy and graying. He wore a haj cap casually, slanting it to the right and then to the left. Despite his sloppy look, he was hospitable and courteous. His speech was now and again philosophical. This is Kiai Haji Maksum Djauhari, leader of Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) Lirboyo in Kediri, East Java. This elderly cleric of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), nicknamed Gus Maksum, is as eccentric in appearance as in the way he perceives current issues. Indeed this is the case with his attitude to the crisis within the National Awakening Party (PKB), which has now split into two: the Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) camp and the Matori Abdul Djalil camp.
Omar Dani's Plea offers up a new fact regarding Bung Karno's presence at the Halim Perdana Kusuma air base. It's another piece of information from an actor with a role in history, muzzled for 30 years.
The Supreme Court has reduced the sentence on Pollycarpus. This is a major step backwards and makes the murder of activist Munir even more mysterious.
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