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Opening Rice Fields to Grow Oil Palm

The food estate program, or rice field creation initiative in Central Kalimantan, was neglected and instead converted into oil palm plantations owned by private companies.

Environment Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition

Selling Influence over the Medan Block

Jokowi’s son-in-law, Bobby Nasution is caught up in alleged bribery involving a mining permit in North Maluku. He is accused of selling his influence.

Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition

Helicopter Service Business Expanding in Indonesia

Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.

Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition

Rohingya Refugees in Shelters in Aceh

Rohingya refugees are still living in several inadequate temporary shelters in Aceh.

Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 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

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs And Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan: I Don’t Even Own A Nickel Mine

Luhut explains his close ties with Jokowi, and the plans of the president-elect Prabowo. This is his first interview with Tempo after the one on the Panama Papers eight years ago.

Interview Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition

Tumapel

Power is never without crisis. Tumapel shows power as a story of unending antagonism.

Marginalia Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition

The Land of Anim Ha Endangered by Aspirations of Self-Sufficiency

Preparing 2.9 million hectares of land under the food estate program in Merauke, South Papua, the government aims to achieve rice and sugar self-sufficiency within three to four years. Mirroring the previous failed food estate initiative.

Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition

Saving Regional Languages Using Artificial Intelligence

The Language Agency uses artificial intelligence to preserve endangered regional languages, starting with the creation of a vast corpus data.

Science & Technology 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

Controversial Power Wheeling Articles in New and Renewable Energy Bill

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.

Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition

Transparency in the Selection of Supreme Court Justices

The DPR rejected all candidates for Supreme Court and ad hoc human rights justices put forward by the Judicial Commission. There needs to be transparency in the selection process.

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

Reducing Gorontalo Forest into Wood Pellets

A biomass plant has the potential to clear 693,795 hectares of Gorontalo’s forest. The raw material for the wood pellets intended for export comes from deforestation.

Environment Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition

How the Melemba Guard the Habitat of Jatabara

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.

Outreach 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

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Stands Firm on Special Haj Quota Controversy

The DPR and the Religious Affairs Minister disagree regarding an additional quota of haj pilgrims. The DPR deems Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has broken the law.

Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition

El Chapo Drug Cartel of Mexico Invades Indonesia’s Market

International drug networks are invading Indonesia. The Sinaloa Cartel from Mexico delivered methamphetamine concealed in a ceramic package.

Law Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition

Water Crisis due to Nickel Mining in Central Halmahera

Indigenous people and villagers in Central Halmahera are facing clean water crisis. Community wells and river water are contaminated by nickel mining.

Environment Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition

Political Cartel in Jakarta Election

President Jokowi is plotting for his youngest son to run for the deputy governor of Jakarta. This is a repeat of the presidential election.

Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition

BLBI Obligor Travelled Abroad Despite Travel Ban

Despite still owing debts, the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance obligor Marimutu Sinivasan managed to go abroad. He took advantage of a loophole in the travel ban system of the Immigration Office.

Law Monday, June 17, 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

Soccer and the Objects Thrown to the Field

Spectators often throw objects onto the soccer field during matches. Some of their messages are clear, others are more mysterious.

Marginalia Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition

Exclusive Interview with Robert Bonosusatya on Bangka Belitung Tin Corruption

Robert Bonosusatya denies involvement in the Bangka Belitung tin corruption case. He often discusses tin business with other entrepreneurs.

Law Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition

Retno Marsudi: There’s no intention of establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi explains the Gaza war and the Iran-Israel conflict with its impact on Indonesia’s economy.

Interview Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition

Destructive Illegal Tin Mining in Bangka Belitung

Illegal tin mining is rampant in the waters of Bangka Belitung. The environmental damage is much greater than investigators estimated.

Environment Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition

UIN Sunan Kalijaga Professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah on the Relation between Religion and the Environment

UIN Sunan Kalijaga professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah explains Islamic environmental jurisprudence in relation to climate change.

Interview Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition

Anxiety in Rempang over Relocation for Rempang Eco-City Project

All residents of Sembulang Hulu on Rempang Island are united in rejecting relocation for the Rempang Eco-City project. The relocation land is still being disputed.

Environment Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition

Leveling Up the National Game Industry with Special Funding Initiatives

The government issues a regulation to develop the game industry. There will be a special funding agency.

Economy Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition

Artificial Intelligence and the Meaning of Photography

Artificial Intelligence-generated photos do not record reality, but rather visualize concepts that exist in our minds. The meaning of photos and photography changes.

Marginalia Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition

After Minister Bahlil Canceled Thousands of Mining Licences

Deforestation and illegal nickel mining continues in Halmahera. It became widespread after Minister Bahlil revoked some mining licenses.

Cover Story Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition

Lawyer for Nickel Company Asked Minister Luhut Pandjaitan to Help Resolve Dispute

An interview with Juniver Girsang, the lawyer of Fajar Bhakti Lintas Nusantara directors, on the role of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan in the internal dispute of a nickel company.

Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition

Luhut Pandjaitan's Explanation of His Role in a Nickel Company Dispute

An interview with Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, who has a role in a dispute at a nickel corporation.

Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition

Luhut Pandjaitan's Interference in Resolving a Nickel Company Dispute

Minister Luhut Pandjaitan is personally mediating a conflict involving a Chinese nickel company. The strife involves reports to the National Police.

Law Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition

Right of Reply of The Ministry of Religious Affairs and The Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture’s right of reply on support for presidential candidates.

Letters Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition

Sutan Sjahrir Pajamas in Boven Digoel

From the letter of Sutan Sjahrir, written during his exile in Boven Digoel for his wife, Maria Duchateau, in the Netherlands.

Marginalia Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition

Ignas and the Intellectuals

The intelligentsia, for Ignas, are not bound by universities. They are reflective humans, not driven by power politics.

Marginalia Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition

Surfing the Artificial Intelligence Wave

Artificial Intelligence offers many benefits but is also causing much anxiety. It is not enough to be lackadaisical users.

Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition

Gelap Gempita: The Sukatani Duo’s Restlessness

Through their album, Gelap Gempita, Sukatani expresses their angst about today’s sickening social, political, and environmental conditions.

Special Report Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition

Again, Tempo's Selections of Literature and Arts Works

Tempo again selected the works of artists, choreographers, playwrights, musicians and writers in the 2023 Tempo’s Selection for Works of Art and Literature.

Special Report Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition

The Meeting of Interpreters and Artificial Intelligence

Language interpreters are anticipating the arrival of artificial intelligence-based speech translation. AI is a tool that helps with the work.

Science & Technology 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

The Journey of the Tempo's Film Selection 2023

Tempo’s Film Selection of 2023 created seven categories for the selected films.

Special Report Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition

PPATK's Findings of Suspected Election-Related Financial Transactions

PPATK Chief Ivan Yustiavandana’s explanation about abnormal election funds amounting to Rp51.4 trillion.

Interview Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition

Finding Blame in the Morowali Nickel Smelter Incident

Is the fire at Tsingshan Indonesia nickel smelter really going to be blamed on workers?

Opinion Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition

The Ease Provided by the Government to the Nickel Industry

The government makes things easier for the smelter industry by eliminating many regulations that are not investment-friendly.

Cover Story Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition

The Owners of Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel

Subsidiaries of the Tsingshan Group are located within IMIP. It is a joint venture of foreign bosses, local business owners, and a former general in a mineral smelter.

Cover Story Monday, January 8, 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

Untoward Practices at the Tsingshan Smelter in Morowali

A fire at the Tsingshan nickel smelter that killed 19 workers is believed to have been caused by carelessness. There was minimal oversight.

Opinion Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition

The Long Term Relationship between Jokowi and PSI

Relations between Jokowi and the PSI party have been cordial for a long time. The Presidential Palace has been helping PSI seek funds since 2017. Jeffrie Geovanie supports the Jokowi political dynasty.

Cover Story Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition

Moeldoko’s Right to Reply Regarding His Alleged Intervention on Wuling EV Battery Chargers

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko is writing regarding his alleged interference in electric vehicle policy over Wuling’s SNI certification.

Letters Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition

The Weak Supervision of Nickel Smelter in Morowali

Supervision of workers’ health and safety in smelters is considered inadequate. There has been a lack of specialized inspectors following the transfer of supervision authority.

Economy Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition

Why Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel Nickel Smelter Exploded

The Tsingshan nickel smelter fire in Morowali is suspected to be caused by procedural errors. Initial findings in the investigation point to misconduct.

Economy Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition

Moeldoko's Explanation of Wulling Electric Vehicle Charger Standard

Moeldoko has reportedly sent letters to various government officials to clear Wuling’s GB/T charger for the Indonesian National Standards.

Cover Story Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition

Smelter in Papua, a Requirement for Freeport to Extend the Business Contract

The government is revising the requirement for Freeport’s contract extension. The mining company is mandated to build a smelter in Papua and divest its shares.

Economy Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition

How Freeport’s Smelter Construction Delay Escapes Fines

The State Audit Agency discovers problems in Freeport Indonesia’s smelter project. The company manages to avoid paying late fines.

Economy Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition

The Meaning of Homeland for Palestinians

The Palestinian homeland neither originates from the distant past, nor is it a hope for the future.

Marginalia Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition

The Poor State Auditor Selection Process

Yet again, a member of the Supreme Audit Agency is involved in corruption. The system for selecting these state auditors is very poor.

Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition

Former Employees Welcome Firli Bahuri’s Suspect Status

A number of KPK employees are celebrating the naming of Firli Bahuri as a suspect. Some former employees are planning to return.

Law Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition

Why Freeport’s Smelter Project Delayed

Freeport Indonesia is pressured to finish the smelter project in Gresik. The project is behind schedule despite the company already obtained the export permit for concentrate.

Cover Story Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition

Wheels and Tracks Issues of Jabodebek LRT

Damage occurrs to the wheels of Jabodebek LRT train cars, allegedly because the tracks are not built to specification. Instead of fixing the problem, the government changes the regulation.

Economy Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition

The Challenges in Bringing Israel to International Criminal Court

Palestinian Human Rights Organizations want Israeli leaders prosecuted for genocide. Their move is blocked by the US, the UK, and Europe.

International Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition

Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

United States Ambassador Sung Y. Kim explained the country’s viewpoint on Hamas, Israel, and Gaza, as well as the relationship between Indonesia and the US.

International Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition

Stop the Nickel Mining Pollution

The water of the Sagea River in North Maluku is polluted by nickel mining. The environmental danger is becoming more real as the price of nickel on world markets plummets.

Opinion Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition

Nickel Mining Operations Pollute Sagea River in Central Halmahera

Sagea River is polluted as a result of deforestation by a number of nickel mining companies. Its water is no longer safe for drinking.

Environment Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition

Indonesia Allegedly Sells Weapons to the Myanmar Junta

State arms firms are suspected of selling weapons to the Myanmar junta. National Commission on Human Rights is urged to act.

Asean & Beyond Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition

Civilians Caught in the Middle of the Israel-Hamas War

The war between Hamas and Israel is becoming more brutal. Civilians have become the most powerless victims.

Opinion Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition

Hamas’ Morning Attack to Israel

Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel without being detected. Israel is preparing a ground assault on Gaza.

International Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition

Israel-Hamas War Threatening Global Economic Recovery

This brutal conflict between Israel and Hamas that has taken thousands of innocent civilian lives is plunging the financial market into deeper uncertainty.

Market Pulse Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition

Helpless, Rupiah’s Fate is at the Market’s Mercy

The fate of rupiah is solely dependent on the market’s mercy, not Bank Indonesia’s nor the government’s policies.

Market Pulse Monday, October 9, 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

Starlink Internet Satellite Business Scheme

Corporations are using Starlink for operations in remote areas. The rates are relatively expensive compared to competitors.

Economy Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition

Why Are Many Exiles after the 1965 Incident Reluctant to Go Home

The exiles, victims of gross human rights violations in the past, are demanding historical rectification and an apology. Many are reluctant to return to Indonesia.

National Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition

Travels

People rarely learn from their journeys. Yet why do they still travel?

Marginalia Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition

The Plague of Loneliness

Loneliness does not always exist as isolation. There is a difference between loneliness and solitude.

Marginalia Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition

Shortcomings in Managing Nickel

Law enforcement against illegal nickel mining must be accompanied by improvements to the management of the extractive industry.

Opinion 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

Welcoming the Year of the Elections

Celebrating 23 years of serving the public, Tempo English is committed to intensifying efforts to welcome the country’s big event, the 2024 Elections.

Letter From Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition

Beloved Village on the Palu Koro Fault

Amid modernization, the Masewo customary community is holding on to its customs and traditions. But they need cellular phone connection.

Environment Monday, July 24, 2023 Edition

A Possible Quick End to Nickel Boon

As a stainless steel raw material, nickel will keep bringing fortune to Indonesia. However, if the demand for nickel for the electric vehicle industry continues to fall, we cannot hope that the price will keep rising in the coming years.

Market Pulse Monday, July 17, 2023 Edition

Creating Low-Emission Smelters

Vale Indonesia is working to obtain a supply of gas for three large smelters. The cost of clean energy reduces the company’s profits.

Economy Monday, July 17, 2023 Edition

Religious Games at Al-Zaytun

Closing down Al-Zaytun is not a solution. State officials must relinquish their political links with it.

Opinion Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition

Clientelism over Village Funds

The Indonesian Village Administration Association demands an allocation of one tenth of the state budget. This is a clear example of clientelism.

Opinion Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition

The Tarsiers of Peleng Island

Researchers discover a large population of Peleng tarsiers. They are found in secondary forests, plantation forests, and even mixed plantations.

Science & Technology Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition

Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence expert with the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Mauridhi Hery Purnomo, and Korika Chairman Hammam Riza on AI’s pluses and minuses.

Interview Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition

The Rebel Chef

The Wagner Group's rebellion was sparked by discontent towards Russia's Defense Ministry. President of Belarus is mediating.

International Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition

The Lavish Capital of the Yellow Basket

TikTok Shop is expanding more intensively in Indonesia. Funds worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah are disbursed to control the e-commerce market.

Economy Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition

Saddled with the Burden of the Masela Block

Pertamina is forced to shoulder the burden of the Masela block. This is the result of the government’s ambition to change the project plan.

Opinion Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition

A Towering Multi-Level Corruption

Several new names of politicians appear in relation to the alleged corruption relating to BTS towers. Law and politics must be kept separate.

Opinion Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition

Decision on Masela Block Shares Purchase

An interview with Upstream Oil and Gas Special Regulatory Task Force Chief Dwi Soetjipto on the Masela Block share negotiations between Shell and Pertamina. Is it approaching the end point?

Economy Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition

Gas Reserves in Masela

Masela Block’s development has been in limbo for a long time. It is held hostage by the gas facility’s old operator.

Economy Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition

A Bigger Road at Masela

The Masela Block shares takeover negotiations between Shell and Pertamina will be completed soon. There are additional costs to cut carbon emissions.

Economy Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition

Hip-Hop in Helatari Salihara

A Laotian choreographer performed at the Helatari Salihara 2023 event synergizing hip-hop moves with dance steps from his own traditions.

Arts Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition

Artificial Intelligence

Is there a need for regulations governing artificial intelligence?

Letters Monday, June 5, 2023 Edition

Surrounded by Illegal Nickel Mines

Illegal nickel mines surround Vale Indonesia’s concession area, causing environmental problems.

Economy Monday, May 8, 2023 Edition

Hope over Green Smelter in Luwu

Bumi Mineral Sulawesi, owned by the Kalla Group, is building several nickel smelters in joint venture projects. They will utilize green energy as part of sustainable development.