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The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
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The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not being sincere. The people will lose out.
Judge bribery suspect Zarof Ricar was once a high-ranking Supreme Court official. He bankrolled a film about a judge.
The three judges who acquitted Ronald Tannur often reported for ethics violations. Their bank accounts show transactions amounting to the billions.
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
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.
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.
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
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.
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.
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.
The term “Medan Block” emerged during the trial of former North Maluku Governor, Abdul Gani Kasuba. Medan Block is believed to refer to pre-allocated nickel mining concessions in Halmahera.
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.
Three East Java gubernatorial candidates—Luluk, Khofifah, and Risma—talk about the competition in the 2024 regional head elections.
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.
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Food, like language, clothing, and customs, is a marker of our roots. Especially in the past.
Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
The Rohingya refugees living in Pekanbaru have more freedom to move around and reside in lodgings. Their children can also attend school.
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
Several Rohingya refugees successfully built their careers in various fields. They continued to work and raised awareness about the plight of displaced Rohingya refugees.
Rohingya refugees are still living in several inadequate temporary shelters in Aceh.
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
The KPK should designate Sahbirin Noor a fugitive. There is a good chance the South Kalimantan Governor will go free.
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
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.
KPU Chair Mochammad Afifuddin on turbulence within his institution following the dismissal of Hasyim Asy’ari, and the Constitutional Court’s decision on the regional head elections.
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
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.
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
A number of policies from Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono are riddled with conflicts of interest. They benefit his son, Indra Trenggono.
There are indications that the selection of the KPK leadership for the 2024 to 2029 period is in breach of a Constitutional Court ruling. The process needs to be rerun.
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
The family members of some ministers enter the fishery business. Other problems, such as the activity of illegal foreign vessels and the abuse of crew members, still prevail.
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revives a shutdown port. There is indication that the minister’s son is involved in the fisheries business.
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Jokowi’s campaign promoting his successes is considered as not portraying actual conditions. Customary communities are among the victims of his administration.
After stepping down, Jokowi will return to Solo, accompanied by his loyal supporters. He is not having a lavish farewell in order to avoid any negative sentiment.
As President Jokowi's term neared its end, instructions were given to promote the government's achievements, and billions of rupiah in contracts were offered to the media.
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Despite some improvements, much still needs to be done regarding access to public transport for people with disabilities.
Officials are all trying to avoid responsibility for illegal gold mining in protected forests. The dangers to the environment and to health are being ignored.
Illegal gold mines that collapsed in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, damage the Batanghari watershed. Authorities are suspected of protecting investors.
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.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
VIVA Group is facing a restructuring process under a debt payment suspension scheme and is threatened with bankruptcy. There are maneuvers to lobby creditors and reduce debt.
Indonesia’s economy and financial markets are once again facing volatility stemming from China and the Middle East, leaving no respite for investors.
The police arrested a drug baron who was operating from inside a prison. It is a chronic problem that remains unsolved.
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.
Hendra Sabarudin’s drug network distributed methamphetamine from Tarakan prison starting in 2017, allegedly aided by police and prison guards.
Egianus Kogeya quietly freed Susi Air pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens. His hope to trade the pilot for Papua’s independence failed.
The government plans to dredge 17.6 billion cubic meters of sea sand and sediment, altering the landscape and destroying marine life.
Two ministers of President Joko Widodo have paved the way for the exploitation and export of sea sand. Domestic and export interests are at odds.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
The demand for sea sand continues to increase, driven by the growth of infrastructure, construction, and the glass and solar panel industries.
Dozens of companies are seeking permits to process marine sediment. They include businessmen, regional head candidates, and former cabinet ministers.
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
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.
KPK officials are inconsistent in their explanations of the Bank BJB corruption case. There are indications of collusion with the government.
Prabowo Subianto is to form a cabinet comprising numerous ministers. This is made possible through a revision of the law.
The KPK named five suspects in the Bank BJB advertising budget corruption, but it has yet to implicate high-ranking officials in the West Java Provincial Administration.
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.
Anindya Bakrie ousts Arsjad Rasjid from the position of General Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The Palace’s support shifted.
The food estate project in Merauke has the potential to repeat the failures of MIFEE in the past. Developing large-scale agriculture is challenging.
Two food estate projects are simultaneously being launched, targeting 2.29 million hectares of forest and land in Merauke. There are intrigues involving Prabowo and Jokowi. This report is part of a collaborative coverage and research initiative by Tempo, the Pusaka Bentala Rakyat Foundation, and Trend Asia.
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.
The selection of the KPK leadership is being forced through before the end of the terms of the DPR and Jokowi. Watch out for Presidential Palace appointees.
There is a strong aroma of politics around the appointment of Saifullah Yusuf as Minister for Social Affairs. President Jokowi should focus on dealing with the problems of poverty.
Two rivals in Jakarta’s upcoming regional elections are sharpening their winning strategies. There is a rift in the Indonesia Onward Coalition.
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.
The Language Agency uses artificial intelligence to preserve endangered regional languages, starting with the creation of a vast corpus data.
The business of digital signatures and e-stamps is booming, as regulations push digital certificate providers to rake in profits.
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
The quota for rooftop solar power plant installations is nearly exhausted. Demand from both industry and households is skyrocketing.
Foreign companies are urging President Joko Widodo to implement the power wheeling scheme. The private sector is pushing to hasten the energy transition.
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 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.
Catholics eagerly follow Pope Francis’ visit. Some are willing to spend a large sum of money to participate in the grand mass with the Pope.
The first agenda item on Pope Francis’ visit was to meet with marginalized communities. The Pope encourages Catholic Church leaders to welcome Muslim refugees.
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.
The Environment Ministry thwarted the sale of Javan rhino horns in Palembang. This is linked to a network of Ujung Kulon rhino poachers.
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Persis Solo attracts substantial funding since Kaesang Pangarep acquired its shares. Sponsors tend to be influenced by the prominence of the owner.
Startups owned by Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep are flooded with venture capital injections. Assisted by a presidential advisor.
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 Attorney General’s Office named 23 people as defendants in a tin corruption case in Bangka Belitung. A high-ranking National Police officer is involved.
President Jokowi’s plan to move his office to the Nusantara Capital City missed the initial target of July. Water facilities are not yet ready.
Robert Bonosusatya denies involvement in the Bangka Belitung tin corruption case. He often discusses tin business with other entrepreneurs.
Investigators are tracing the money flow between Robert Bonosusatya and Refined Bangka Tin. Harvey Moeis and Helena Lim played a role.
The Attorney General’s Office continues to look for other suspects in the tin sector corruption case. Robert Bonosusatya is also being questioned as a witness.
The development of the Nusantara Capital City has the potential to cause massive environmental damage. The claim that it will be a sustainable forest city is just empty words from officials.
Deforestation covers an area of 2,464 hectares in Nusantara Capital City. Functional conversion of land threatens watershed areas, giving rise to a source of floods.
Robert Priantono Bonosusatya denies owning shares in Refined Bangka Tin, the mining company involved in the Bangka Belitung illegal tin case.
Deputy Justice and Human Rights Minister Eddy Hiariej is refuting accusations that he accepted gratuities in the dispute over share ownership of a nickel company.
Activists face lingering accusations of treason. What are the political agenda behind them?
KPK chairman Firli Bahuri has repeatedly faced accusations of violating the code of ethics, but always managed to avoid sanctions from the Supervisory Board.
The explanation of Hery Susanto, an Ombudsman member, about the nickel mining licensing muddle in Central Sulawesi.
The East Nusa Tenggara tourism development strategy is based on inclusiveness, local resources, and sustainability.
The Nusantara vaccine is not suitable for Indonesia, which needs to inoculate large numbers of people. Existing vaccines are already proven effective for old people and those with other health conditions.
Honorary doctorates (doctor honoris causa) should only be given to people who have made a real contribution to the advancement of knowledge. Universities are embarrassing themselves.
Laura Basuki succeeded in becoming Susi Susanti, and presented this Indonesian badminton player’s psychological dilemmas which were little known to the public.
Among the many who support President Joko Widodo to run again in the 2019 presidential elections, one stands out for provoking controversy. He is Muhammad Zainul Majdi, Governor of West Nusa Tenggara.
World speed wall climbing champion, Aries Susanti Rahayu, has a unique reason for pursuing the climbing speed challenge rather than the 'lead' or the 'boulder'.
Mahdi Musa has lived in Qatar for 18 years. He was in Indonesia recently for a month to take care of his business and to attend the Trade Expo Indonesia 2016. But before returning to his adopted country, he shared his experiences on a panel at the Indonesian Diaspora Business Forum held by the Indonesian Diaspora Business Council and the Indonesian Diaspora Global Network.
"I love to motivate people," said the 64-year-old over tea at a caf in Depok, before his flight to Qatar, adding that as someone who came from a very poor family, he was eager to share his passion and experience with others.
Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Yohana Susana Yembise, 58, cannot afford to take it easy yet, even though Law No. 35/2014 is ready to be enacted. Better known as the Bill on Castration, this piece of legislation will soon be deliberated on at the House of Representatives (DPR).
The bill was drafted by three ministries at the instruction of President Joko Widodo as a response to the emerging cases of sexual abuse. The ministries involved are the ministries coordinating human development and culture, social affairs and women's empowerment and child protection. "The President has instructed the attorney-general and me to monitor the passage of the bill," said Yohana in a recent interview.
Kornelius Kodi Mete has only been chief of the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) health department for the last four months, but like his predecessor, he is determined to continue improving the health care system in the province through various programs. He believes that many people in NTT today are more aware of their health, so that it is now up to the government to provide them with the good service they seek.
But improvement in the system needs a great deal of effort, not only from public institutions, but in cooperation with civil society organizations. Thus, Kornelius welcomes the initiatives from the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Health Systems Strengthening (AIPHSS) and the Health Ministry's offer of assistance to local governments. This includes perfecting the referral system, facilitating accreditation for community health centers (Puskesmas) and long distance learning for nurses and midwives.
One needs never be afraid to create new designs and motifs, exhorted Musa Widjatmodjo, 50, at a workshop held as part of the Flobamora Fashion Festival in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), last December. The event was attended by scores of weavers and designers from all over the NTT province. Many wanted to learn how to turn woven cloth into fashion garments.
Musa, a designer known for his eclectic style, noted that the young local designers appeared reluctant to innovate because traditional woven cloth was looked upon as an ancient heritage not to be tampered with. He decided to encourage the local weaverswho were also designersto try their hand at designing new motifs on woven cloth and cutting them into contemporary apparel as a nod to the age-old traditions.
Replaying a role in a film once performed by another actor is not easy. That is what Tio Pakusadewo, 52, faced when he was offered to redo the role of a migrant Batak in the filmBulan di Atas Kuburan ('Moon over The Graveyard') written by Asrul Sani in 1973. In that year, Aedy Moward performed that role. Aedy's acting was so powerful that he won the 1973 Citra (Indonesia's film festival award) for Best Supporting Actor.
But therein lay the challenge for Tio. "I watched the movie by Asrul Sani, and discussed it with several people involved in that production. Then I tried to find something new and unique," Tio told Tempo.
Noor Huda Ismail
The Jokowi administration hopes Nusantara Islam (IN) will be the key to success in the state's de-radicalization efforts, which have often been labelled as a series of failures. De-radicalization efforts thus far have been considered ineffectual for two reasons. First, efforts were unable to eliminate the threat of terrorism since the first Bali bombing in 2002, and second, the program has not prevented hundreds of Indonesians from travelling to Syria and Iraq to fight with IS and An Nusro.
With an agile mind and a memory sharp as a whistle, psychologist and scholar of Chinese literature and culture, Myra Sidharta had cause to celebrate her 88th birthday early this month. "I seldom observe my birthday. If I had known it could be this merry, I would have given more parties," she said with a twinkle in her eye to the amusement of the more than 200 hundred guests. "This year is special because the age 88, when drawn together, looks like the Chinese letters for double happiness," said art dealer son, Amir. The day also marked the launch of a compilation of Myra's articles and papers from almost four decades, titled One Thousand Smiles and a Single Teardrop.
Polish diplomat Andrzej Wawrzyniak was seen as a brave man when he chose to stay in touch with Sukarno (affectionately known as Bung Karno) following the mysterious events of September 30, 1965, in which an attempted coup set in motion the events that would remove Indonesia's first president from power. Wawrzyniak was like a member of Bung Karno's family.
His relationship with Bung Karno involved an element of art. After retiring from his diplomatic work, Wawrzyniak started collecting heirlooms from Indonesia and other Asia-Pacific countries. Kris daggers, knives, spears, batik fabrics, paintings, and sculptures from the archipelago that he collected from 1961 to 1971 are today displayed at the Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw.
Now in his 80s, he is currently in intensive care in the Polish capital, suffering from diabetes. The doctor has confined him to bed. However, when he heard an Indonesian wanted to visit him and view his museum collection, he insisted that the doctor allow him in. The following is the report by Tempo reporter Elik Susanto, who met Wawrzyniak last July.
Originally from Canada, Susan Allen uses modern shadow puppet plays to help the children of expatriates adjust to Balinese culture.
Seven out of nine wind turbines in Nusa Penida are broken. The president had only commissioned them less than four years ago.
The superiority of the communal house of Wae Rebo lies in its knot-tying construction, said to be the rebirth of old Nusantara or archipelagic architecture. It is quake-proof and suited to local environment conditions.
The National Narcotics Agency arrested the Nusakambangan Drug Unit’s warden. He is accused of accepting bribes to allow an inmate to run a drug business from the prison.
Judges dropped the charges against Susandhi because the police questioning was flawed. The police and the AGO were excessive in carrying out their duties.
A change occurred in the Lambusango Forest Conservation Program. Rural business development outside the forest territory is considered a more appropriate solution for the Conservation Program compared to the conventional society-driven forest resource management.
The Iranian government is on a mission to ‘clean’ the opposition. Mousavi is one of the targets.
The high bovine mortality rate drove researchers at Nusa Cendana University to create a supplement that fattens cows and makes them resistant to disease.
Local school subjects in the Thousand Islands relate to daily affairs. It’s an example of a pleasant curriculum with instant benefits.
A librarian discovered Dutch documents on atrocities committed by Tuanku Tambusai and his men at Padang Lawas.
The authorities have not yet decided when to carry out the execution of those sentenced to death for the Bali Bombing. Here is a glimpse of their activities at Nusakambangan Prison.
FOR the past 42 years he has been remembered with feelings of hatred, yet with astonishment. Dipa Nusantara Aidit was only 31 years old when he led the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). He only needed a year or two to make the PKI one of the top four political parties in Indonesia. The PKI claimed 3.5 million supporters at that time, which would have made it the largest communist party in the world after the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China. Aidit dreamed of a revolution, envisioning a classless Indonesian society. However, he was undone by the cataclysmic events of 1965. After that, he became a myth. Just like the events of the September 30 Movement, known in Indonesia as the G30S, the stories about him are filled with myths and tales. Who was the real Aidit?
Sending convicted corruptors to Nusakambangan is a good plan, but not the best one. Cleaning up the corruption inside jails is more important.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is leading in the second round of the presidential election. At Kebagusan, Taufiek Kiemas drains his latest cup of coffee.
Although attempts to gain control over 22 islands of The Thousand Islands territory have been thwarted, Banten province officials remain intent on annexing the islands.
The pioneer of women’s cooperatives with a system of personal guarantees among members has helped thousands of women improve the family economy.
Despite a budget of more than Rp32 billion, Indonesian athletes will only bring home a fistful of gold medals from the Asian Games in Busan.
An Italian puppet company is on a tour of Indonesian cities performing plays dating back to the Crusades.
Convicted businessman Bob Hasan, currently serving time at Nusakambangan, has managed to magically transform the penal colony off the south coast of Central Java into a pleasant place to live. It's become an issue between justice and compassion.
Poet William Blake wondered whether it was true that Jerusalem was built in darkness. Today, one and a half centuries later, the same question is being asked. A day after he was elected prime minister, Ariel Sharon announced, "Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Israel."
Buru and Nusakambangan islands are two places that are bound together by a similar history: as locations of incarceration. While Buru has returned to more normal times, Nusakambangan remains unsuitable for visitors, as the government plans to build a maximum security prison for drug felons. What is the current situation on the two islands?
The state of the island prison of Nusakambangan is deplorable. The government plans to renovate it, with limited funds.
Iffatul Umniati Ismail graduated from the Al-Alzhar University’s doctoral program with a dissertation on rulings issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council. Can Muslims say Merry Christmas to Christians?
National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo ordered Ismail Bolong to be detained in a case of illegal mining in East Kalimantan.
IN the past two decades, the name Minak Radi has often come up in police investigations. Minak, 43, is known as a veteran begal or robber, often operating in the big cities. He would not only steal motorcycles, but would also steal from offices. Every time a crime is committed, the police's first suspicion always falls on Ismail alias Minak. "But I've seen the light," Ismail told Tempo at his home in East Lampung, two weeks ago.
Ismail is now preoccupied with his sand quarry, which stretches over 100 hectares. But the police still suspect him whenever a crime occurs. Ismail, who has been in and out jail, is feared by the younger thugs.
East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna, indicted for corruption, claims he was blackmailed by a KPK investigator. The KPK should work with the AGO to investigate this thoroughly.
The absence of money evidence could free two prosecuting attorneys charged with blackmailing Jamsostek Director Achmad Djunaidi.
ISMAIL Hasan Metareum sat on a wheelchair. Pale and weak, the thin-faced and bespectacled man was nursing a broken leg, the result of a fall at the mosque. But that did not affect the spirit and attention of this 74-year-old born in Pidie, Aceh when discussing the never-ending problem of his birthplace. Moreover, since the idea of a Bureau (desk) on Aceh was discussed by Vice President Hamzah Haz mid-January, Metareum seems unconcerned about his leg's condition. His wheelchair notwithstanding, he still travels around, lobbying to finalize the idea of an Aceh Bureau.
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