Tom Lembong Case and Inequality Before the Law
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.
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Tom Lembong’s Lawyer: The Amount of State Losses Remains Unclear
Tom Lembong’s lawyer on the irregularities of his case.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Case Broker at the Supreme Court
The Rp920 billion found in Zarof Ricar’s house is suspected of being related to arranging court case verdicts. The Corruption Eradication Commission once detected his corrupt exploits.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Debt Legacy Burden on State-Owned Enterprises
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner, Farwiza Farhan: More Women Needed in Environmental Conservation
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
Interview Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Sinarmas in Taspen Investment Losses
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
Economy 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
When Differently-Abled People Use Transjakarta Buses
Tempo accompanied several differently-abled people as they navigated public transportation in Jakarta.
Special Report 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
Playing with Fire over the Bank BJB Case
KPK officials are inconsistent in their explanations of the Bank BJB corruption case. There are indications of collusion with the government.
Opinion Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Clear the Land First, Environmental Impact Assessment Later
The clearing of forests for the food estate project does not yet have an environmental impact assessment. It will be issued later.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
High-selling Rooftop Solar Power Plants
The quota for rooftop solar power plant installations is nearly exhausted. Demand from both industry and households is skyrocketing.
Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
The Fall of Gibran and Kaesangs’ Culinary Businesses
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Economy Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Police Use Repression to Break Up Protesters
Violence broke out as police attempted to disperse a demonstration in Central Java. The use of tear gas needs evaluation.
News Capsule Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Tin Corruption Case Lawyer: Government Representatives Attended the Meetings
The defendant, Tamron Tamsil alias Aon, allegedly played a central role in the tin trading corruption case. He is close to the police. His lawyer explains.
Law Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
The Collapsed ‘Empty Box’ Strategy
The Indonesia Onward Coalition failed to materialize the ‘empty box’ scenario in several regions in the 2024 regional head elections. Some coalition members have jumped ship.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Nuclear Reactors to Support De-dieselization Program
BRIN is designing the Peluit-40 nuclear reactor to replace diesel power plants, claiming it to be safer.
Science & Technology Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Vitality of the Masses
The greatest enemy of the masses is power. While the masses produce density, power produces distance.
Marginalia Monday, August 26, 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
The Close Relationship between M.H. Thamrin and Sukarno
M.H. Thamrin and Sukarno were often seen as opposites in cooperative and non-cooperative movements. In reality, they were close friends.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
Government’s Plan to Add Goods Subject to Excise Taxes
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Rise of Cheap Cigarettes due to Increased Tax
Consumers are downtrading their cigarette choices as tax rates rise, leading to an increase in cheap cigarettes and a persistent smoking prevalence.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Plan to Impose Tax on Sweetened Beverage Products
The government revives plans to impose taxes on sweetened beverages and other food products. There are also plans to implement a color-coded label as a replacement for the tax.
Economy 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
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
Empty Promises in Resolving Human Rights Cases
Jokowi did not resolve any serious human rights violations in the past decade. The National Commission on Human Rights and prosecutors are at odds over evidence.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
BPOM’s Response on Bread with Preservative for Cosmetics
The BPOM does not approve the use of sodium dehydroacetate as a food ingredient. Emma Setyawati, acting Deputy for the Supervision of Processed Foods at BPOM explains.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Cosmetic Preservatives in Long-Lasting Bread
Two bread brands are suspected of using a type of preservative that is not allowed in food. It is believed as a way to attack small and medium-scale bread producers.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Javanese Philosophy for Everyday Life
Malima is familiar in Javanese culture. It refers to five kinds of misbehaviors people are susceptible to falling into.
Letters Monday, July 22, 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
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
Import Ban and Restriction Policy Causes Airlines to Limp
A new regulation concerning the purchase of aircraft components gives rise to a new problem for airlines. The TKDN policy is being wrongly applied.
Opinion Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Held Hostage by Negligent Cybersecurity
The LockBit ransomware continues to evolve, utilizing deception and taking advantage of sloppy security.
Cover Story Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Infinite Earth’s Response Regarding Ecosystem Restoration
Infinite Earth responds regarding the revocation of Rimba Raya Conservation’s ecosystem restoration permit.
Letters Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Big Losses of Kimia Farma’s Joint Venture Plant
The government discharged the CEO of Kimia Farma following the company’s big losses. It was the aftermath of inefficient joint venture manufacturing operation.
Economy Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Hasto Kristiyanto Questioned by the KPK over the Harun Masiku Bribery Case
The KPK questioned Hasto Kristiyanto again in connection with the Harun Masiku bribery case. Is it true that this is the result of the Presidential Palace interfering?
Cover Story Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
The Peculiar Vina Dewi Arsita-Eky Murder Case in Cirebon
An interview with Titin Prialianti, the lawyer for two convicts in the murders of Eky and Vina, on the irregularities of the case.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Rimba Raya Conservation Struggling for the Ecosystem Restoration Concession
The ecosystem restoration permit of Rimba Raya Conservation that was revoked by the Environment and Forestry Ministry was going to be taken over by other firm. The company filed a lawsuit with the State Administrative Court.
Environment Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Why the Railway Corruption Case Grinds to a Halt
The corruption case at the Directorate-General of Railway fails to implicate any of the big names clearly mentioned in court. The KPK is at death’s door.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
More Suspects in the Railway Corruption Case
The investigation into the railway corruption case has yet to implicate high-ranking officials of the Transportation Ministry. The case ran aground at the hands of KPK investigators.
Law Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Muhammadiyah’s Hundred Trillion Rupiah Businesses
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Economy Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
BPJS Kesehatan CEO: Inpatient Classes Will Not Be Scrapped
BPJS Kesehatan CEO Ali Ghufron Mukti explains the standard inpatient class system stipulated in the Presidential Regulation on Health Insurance.
Interview Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Tuition Fees Increase
The decision to raise tuition fees, which was later cancelled, shows the lack of empathy in the part of policymakers.
Letters Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Flawed Auction of Assets from Jiwasraya Corruption Case
There were many irregularities with the sale of the assets relating to corruption in Jiwasraya. The auction winner received special treatment.
Opinion Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Scholarships from the Government Used for Electoral Interests
Education Commission members at the House of Representatives get quotas for distributing the Indonesia Smart Card. There are suspicions that it misses its target.
Cover Story Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
The Cheap Sale of Jiwasraya’s Confiscated Assets
The auction value of the seized assets from the corruption case of Asuransi Jiwasraya is allegedly below the market price. It is linked to an ex-convict in a bribery case.
Law Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Delayed Fine Settlements for Land Fire Cases
The enforcement of permanent legal rulings in numerous civil court cases, totaling Rp20.29 trillion, is facing delays. Recovery efforts have been stalled.
Environment Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Why the Government and Parliament Swiftly Push to Revise the Constitutional Court Law
The government and House of Representatives agreed to revise the Constitutional Court law to weaken the institution. There are indications of attempts to protect the Prabowo-Gibran government.
National Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
How Jokowi Paved the Way for His Close Circle to Run in Regional Head Elections
People close to President Jokowi are planning to compete in the 2024 regional head elections. The Presidential Palace is helping pave the way.
National Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Only Law Enforcement Uses Our Equipment
Polus Tech is a company that allegedly sells surveillance tools to Indonesia. Intended as a disaster response tool.
Law Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
Light Punishment for Animal Abuse
Animal abuse is on the rise. Light punishments fail to produce a deterrent effect on perpetrators.
Law Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
The House Investigates Bahlil Lahadalia in Mining Permits Revocation
The role of Bahlil Lahadalia in revoking mining business licenses draws attention of the House of Representatives and civil society groups, amidst concerns of possible licensing corruption.
Cover Story Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Many Islamic Boarding Schools Do Not Have Licenses
Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) cannot be closed even if they do not have a license from the government. There is no protection from the Ministry of Religious Affairs if legal problems arise.
Law Monday, April 15, 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
Because the State is not an Entrepreneur
The government plans to accelerate the privatization of state-owned enterprises. Stop paying out budget funds for state companies.
Opinion Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Causes of Flash Floods in West Sumatra
Floods and landslides hit West Sumatra. The impact of extreme rainfall was exacerbated by land use change in upstream areas.
Environment Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Rice and Food Inflation Pose Increasing Threats
Elevated rice and food inflation pose a significant threat of pushing people back into poverty. Regrettably, it has been largely overlooked by the government thus far.
Market Pulse Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
The Driving Force of the Right of Inquiry in the House to Investigate into the 2024 Election Fraud
Megawati and Jusuf Kalla are the driving force behind the use of the right of inquiry in the House to investigate election fraud. The coalitions of the Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud presidential tickets are not solid.
Cover Story Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Minister Bahlil's Grease Money
Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has revoked mining permits and then reissued them. There are indications of illegal buying and selling of permits.
Opinion Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
Limited Budget and Witnesses Cause Parties Failed Parliamentary Threshold
A number of political parties may not make it to Senayan if they fail to meet the parliamentary threshold. These parties are on a limited campaign budget and do not have enough witnesses.
National Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
How Jokowi Suppressed the Parliamentary Inquiry into Alleged Election Fraud
President Jokowi is trying to prevent the House from exercising its right of inquiry to investigate election fraud. He is involved in forming the cabinet of Prabowo-Gibran.
Cover Story Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
Causes of Rice Price Increase
The price of rice continues to rise above its maximum retail price. Supplies are being withheld due to low rice yields.
Economy Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
KCI’s Plan to Purchase Electric Trains
KCI purchases used trains from China. The price is competitively higher, but the specifications are deemed to be the most suitable.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Recurring Topic of Asset Recovery Bill
Deliberations on the Asset Recovery Bill are again stalled at the DPR. The bill is turned into a political product during the campaign period.
Opinion Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
PPATK Director of Law, Fithriadi Muslim: Regulations on Assets Confiscation are Limited
Discussions of the Asset Recovery Draft Law is stagnating in the DPR. It is key to preventing money laundering.
Law Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Asset Recovery Bill’s Dead End
Plans to discuss the Asset Recovery Bill in the DPR reached a dead end again. There are worries of power abuse.
Law Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
The Rush to Raise Taxes
There is wide opposition to the entertainment tax increase this year and the 12 percent VAT from next year. This is a threat to the viability of businesses.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Pseudo-Democracy
Pseudo-democracy only sees voters as electoral subordination.
Letters Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Moh. Wijdan Replies to the Pressure from the Police and Prosecutors Article
Moh. Wijdan, Head of Ketapang Jaya village, Ketapang, Sampang, East Java, replies to Pressure from the Police and Prosecutors article.
Letters Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
KPK Supervisory Board: These Levies Have Been Going On For Years
The Corruption Eradication Commission’s Supervisory Board indicated that illegal levies have been collected at detention centers since 2018. It is suspected that these payoffs made their way to government officials.
Law Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Stop Criminalization Disguised as an Appeal in the Haris and Fatia Case
The prosecutors in the criminalization of Fatia and Haris should withdraw their appeal. This is a threat to freedom of expression.
Opinion Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Cause of the Nickel Smelter Explosion in Morowali
The case of a fire breaking out at an ITSS nickel smelter is pointing towards procedural violations. The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs is using a criminal approach that targets workers, while the Ministry of Manpower is targeting corporate suspects.
Cover Story Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
BNN Proposes Kratom as A New Type of Narcotics
The National Narcotics Agency proposes to include herbal leaf kratom on the narcotics list. The native Kalimantan plant has multiple medicinal properties and high economic value.
Law Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Concrete House from Soiled Diapers
An alumnus from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) built a house made of materials from disposable diapers, reducing the need for sand in construction by 20-40 percent.
Science & Technology Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Danger of the Waskita Case
The financial performance of Waskita Karya continues to decline because it is saddled with huge debts. The government suggests an asset transfer to Hutama Karya.
Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Waskita Karya’s Debt Crisis Gets Worse
Waskita Karya is facing lawsuits and a pile of bills due to project debts. There are a number of options to keep businesses afloat.
Economy Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Conference
Every country will submit a greenhouse gas emission reduction report at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Indonesia has not reached its target.
Environment Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Why We Present Bocor Alus
The appreciations we have received over Bocor Alus podcast testifies the right path we chose to disseminate the product of journalism.
Letter From Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Firli Bahuri a Suspect in Extortion Case
Corruption Eradication Commission Chair Firli Bahuri is named a suspect in an extortion case against former Agriculture Minister and graft suspect Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Corruption is still pervasive.
Letters Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Bintan Saragih, Who Demamded Anwar Usman to be Dishonorably Dismissed
Bintan Saragih demanded a closed examination of constitutional justices. He had once been among those delivering a lenient sanction on Arief Hidayat.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Abuse of Power is Inherent in All Public Officials
Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Chairman of Projo’s Central Executive Board, speaks of Jokowi’s choice for the presidential candidate and the priorities of his ministry.
Interview Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
The Implementation of Restorative Justice for the Sexual Abuse Victims
The Attorney General’s Office responds to the report on the restorative justice for sexual abuse victims.
Letters Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
The Causes of Indofarma’s Financial Crisis
Indofarma is facing a financial crisis. It was caused not only by strategic errors, but also by unlawful practices during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Opinion Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Unfair Justice for Sex Abuse Victims
The National Commission on Violence against Women finds that restorative justice often harms victims. There are alleged violations within the police and the prosecutor's office.
Law Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Indofarma’s Losses Due to Leftover Goods from the Pandemic Period
Problematic procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic led to Indofarma falling into debt and facing huge losses.
Economy Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Collusion in Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Case
The KPK names Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect. The case is rife with conflicts of interest and political shenanigans.
Opinion Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Lawyer, Febri Diansyah: We are Asked to Assess the Critical Points of Legal Issues
Attorney Febri Diansyah on KPK’s discovery of a legal opinion during the raid on Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s house.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Three Clusters of Cases
In addition to extortion and gratuities, other criminal cases await Syahrul Yasin Limpo. They are related to fertilizer subsidies and firearm ownership.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
PGN’s Potential Loses Because of Pertamina’s Gas
PGN will potentially suffer a massive loss for selling gas imported by Pertamina. Fines may reach trillions of rupiah.
Economy Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
A Violent Response on Rempang Island
The government wants to turn Rempang Island into an industrial and commercial region. Once again, local people will lose out.
Opinion Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
Coal Could Be Green at the Revised Green Taxonomy
The OJK changes the Green Taxonomy criteria. Coal and palm oil are now in the green category based on aspirations from banks and industry actors.
Economy Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
The Irony of Gas Reserves
Industry players are worried about a lack of supplies and an increase in the price of natural gas. The domestic market obligation must be implemented as a matter of urgency.
Opinion Monday, September 11, 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
What Makes Anies Chose Muhaimin Iskandar as His Running Mate
Presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan on the Change Coalition’s compelling needs to choose Muhaimin Iskandar over Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
Interview Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
PGN’s Explanation about the Cancelation of Gas Price Increase
PGN’s plan to raise the price of gas has been refuted by industry players. PGN claims they have not made price adjustments for 11 years.
Economy Monday, September 11, 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
Why the Use of EV Is Not the Solution to Pollution
The government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles to reduce pollution. There is widespread criticism.
Cover Story 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
Strategies of Ganjar and Prabowo to Increase Electability
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto continue to make efforts to increase their electability. They are flooding social media with positive content.
Cover Story Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
The Cause of Air Pollution in Jakarta
Jakarta’s pollution is also caused by coal-fired steam power plants and industries. The government only focuses on emission tests and traffic engineering.