Police Hands in the 2024 Regional Head Elections
There are indications that the police are taking sides in local elections in a number of regions. This is the next setback for democracy after the presidential election.
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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.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Repatriated Artifacts from the Netherlands
A collection of hundreds of cultural artifacts from the second phase of repatriation from the Netherlands is on display at the National Museum of Indonesia.
Interlude Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Police Involvement in the Regional Head Elections
Jokowi and the police are helping to bring Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin to victory in the Central Java Regional Head Election, allegedly pressuring village heads to show support.
National Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Reducing the Authority of the SOEs Ministry
Danantara will reduce the authority of the SOEs Minister. Transferring the management of major SOEs will make the Ministry almost powerless.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Behind the Formation of Danantara
Prabowo Subianto is establishing BPI Danantara to manage state-owned enterprises. There are reportedly tug-of-wars and a number of obstacles in the process, including the obligation to revise laws.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Case Brokers in the Ronald Tannur Trial
The three judges who acquitted Ronald Tannur often reported for ethics violations. Their bank accounts show transactions amounting to the billions.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 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
Mining Concessions for the Medan Block
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.
Law Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Traces of Bobby Nasution in the “Medan Block”
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.
Law Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Three Women in the East Java Regional Head Election
Three East Java gubernatorial candidates—Luluk, Khofifah, and Risma—talk about the competition in the 2024 regional head elections.
Interview Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Old Players in the New Cabinet
Prabowo Subianto appointed ministers and deputy ministers with problematic backgrounds in his cabinet. Several of them are closely associated with businessman Haji Isam.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Hope for the New Government
The new government under Prabowo Subianto is already formed. Can we hope for what the future holds?
Letters Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
A World atop the Dining Table
Food, like language, clothing, and customs, is a marker of our roots. Especially in the past.
Marginalia Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Poor Management of the Stock Exchange
There are indications of problems with the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. The stock exchange and capital markets authorities are neglecting their responsibilities.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
General Election Commission Chair, Mochammad Afifuddin: There is a deficit of trust in the KPU
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.
Interview Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
The Plight of the Rohingya People in Refugee Camps
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Holes in the KPK Leadership Nomination
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.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister Pratikno’s Explanation on the Fishery Business of His Son-in-Law
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi: I don’t want it to be in the form of an ad
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
No New Hope in the New Government
The market showed no positive reaction ahead of Prabowo Subianto's government, which was held back by the high amount of debt.
Market Pulse Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
How Differently-Abled People Monitored the Drafting of a Jakarta Bylaw
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Dark Succession of the Supreme Court Chief Justice
The contest for the selection of the Supreme Court Chief Justice is heating up. There are indications it is riddled with the interests of the government and tycoons.
Opinion Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Disasters at the Illegal Gold Mines
Illegal gold mines that collapsed in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, damage the Batanghari watershed. Authorities are suspected of protecting investors.
Environment Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Maneuvers at the End of His Term
Before Jokowi’s term ends, the Presidential Palace is maneuvering to provide cover for Gibran. This includes erasing traces of the Fufufafa account as well as interfering in the formation of Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Palm Oil Protest at the Heart of European Trade
Indonesia and other countries continue to oppose the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission proposes a delay.
Economy Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
VIVA’s Maneuvers on the Brink of Bankruptcy
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.
Economy Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Reconciliation by the End of Term
President Joko Widodo is suspected of supporting the restoration of Suharto’s name, with a possibility of being declared a national hero.
Cover Story Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Turmoil from China and the Middle East
Indonesia’s economy and financial markets are once again facing volatility stemming from China and the Middle East, leaving no respite for investors.
Market Pulse Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Lesson Learned from the Release of Phillip Mehrtens
The kidnapping of pilot Phillip Mehrtens was ended through negotiation. This is a lesson for the Prabowo administration about how to resolve the Papua conflict.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Reopening the Sea Sand Export Tap
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan: Prabowo Will Implement Bureaucracy Similar to the New Order
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
Interview Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Political Battles in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce
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.
Opinion Monday, September 23, 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
Suspects in the Bank BJB Advertisement Budget Corruption
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.
Law Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Behind the Coup in Kadin
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.
Economy Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
The Risk of Failing of the Food Estate
The food estate project in Merauke has the potential to repeat the failures of MIFEE in the past. Developing large-scale agriculture is challenging.
Cover Story 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
Palace Appointees in the KPK Leaderships
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.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
A New Minister at the End of Jokowi's Administration
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.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Fractures in the Indonesia Onward Coalition
Two rivals in Jakarta’s upcoming regional elections are sharpening their winning strategies. There is a rift in the Indonesia Onward Coalition.
National Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Jakarta Gubernatorial Candidates Going After the Anies’ Voter Base
Gubernatorial candidates are trying to win over the votes of Anies Baswedan supporters in the Jakarta regional election. Jokowi reportedly shifted his support.
National Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
In the Toilet
Toilets can reveal the human behavior of any country. We only obey the law because it is guarded by humans.
Marginalia 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 Pope and the Irony of Our Leaders
Pope Francis was enthusiastically welcomed on his visit to Indonesia. It was the simple journey of a religious leader and campaigner for social justice.
Opinion Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Reasons the DPR Rejected All Supreme Court Justice Candidates
Commission III of the House of Representatives rejected all the Supreme Court judge candidates proposed by the Judicial Commission. The rejection allegedly was due to their favored candidate failed to pass.
Law 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
Seeking Blessings from the Holy Father
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Agus Widjojo: But Don’t Be Eager to Use the Military
Former Governor of the National Resilience Institute and Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, Agus Widjojo, on the revision of the Indonesian Military Law.
Interview Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Palace Interference in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 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
Chair of the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference: The Church is Never Neutral
Chair of the Presidium of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Monsignor Antonius Subianto Bunjamin spoke about the preparations for Pope Francis’ visit.
Interview 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
Returning Politics to the People
The Constitutional Court returns politics to the people. But voters will once again be spectators of a banal political circus.
Opinion Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
PDI-P Challenges Candidates Supported by the Palace
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
PDI-P and Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
The PDI-P will be nominating Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. A popular candidate against Jokowi’s coalition.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Failed Operation of the Government-Supporting Coalition
The government and the House failed to pass a revision of the Regional Head Election Law. Prabowo suggested that Kaesang Pangarep not run in the 2024 regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Accommodating Prabowo’s Programs in the 2025 State Budget
The 2025 State Budget accommodates several of Prabowo Subianto’s programs. Lobbying efforts are underway to ensure the smooth implementation of these priority programs.
Economy Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
KPK Deputy Chair: Do Not Expect Too Much from the KPK
KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata talks about the sting operations and the independence of the anti-graft commission.
Interview 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
M.H. Thamrin’s Achievements in the City Council
When he was a member of the Gemeenteraad, M.H. Thamrin proposed various ideas to improve the quality of life for the poor. He frequently disagreed with the Mayor of Batavia.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
M.H. Thamrin’s Resistance from within the Volksraad
M.H. Thamrin was not the type of council member who would simply show up, sit down, remain silent, and collect a paycheck. The Tiger of Volksraad was highly militant and vocal in championing the people’s interests. His roar resonated as far as Europe and America.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
M.H. Thamrin, the True Representative of the People
Born into a wealthy family, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin became the lion of the City Council. A freedom fighter who fought for the weak.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
Limiting the Excessive Sugar, Salt and Fat
The government wants to impose duty on sugar, salt and fat. It would make more sense to optimize the role of the BPOM.
Opinion Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Blocking Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Election
The opportunity for Anies Baswedan to contest the Jakarta gubernatorial election is slipping away after the coalition of parties supporting him fell apart. There is a guerrilla from the Palace.
Opinion Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Anies Baswedan on His Candidacy in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
An exclusive Tempo interview with Anies Baswedan regarding his chances to run in the Jakarta regional head election.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Golkar’s Maneuvers in the Regional Head Elections
Golkar finally aligned with Gerindra for the West Java and Jakarta regional head elections but faces the threat of being left behind in Banten.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Uncontested Election Scenario to Block Anies Baswedan’s Candidacy in the Jakarta Gubernatorial 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.
Cover Story Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Risk When the Central Bank Is Not Independent
The financial market optimism on the Fed’s stance is beginning to falter. There are indications that Donald Trump will influence the Fed’s independence.
Market Pulse Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Exposing Corruption During the Pandemic
The response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to a relaxation in regulations and procedures, at the same time as an increase in autocracy. There were plenty of opportunities for corruption.
Opinion Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Suspected Corruption on the Procurement of Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment
The KPK named three suspects in the corruption case involving personal protective equipment. Other high-ranking officials are also implicated.
Law Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Former Head of the Health Crisis Center, Health Ministry, Budi Sylvana: I Was Considered as the Troublemaker
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.
Law Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Behind Muhammadiyah’s Acceptance to the Offer of Mining Concession
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
The Mystery of the Dead Mahakam Dolphins
Five Irrawaddy dolphins died over the past six months in the Mahakam River. Three carcasses were found in conservation areas.
Environment Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
The Dissolution of the Good Person Thesis
Jokowi was initially considered as a good person and a man of the people. But he broke the hopes of those who voted for him.
Opinion Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
The Main Cause of the Weakening of the KPK
The KPK becomes a legal institution lacking in authority. There are threats from political party coalitions amid the controversy over the revision of the KPK Law.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
The Solo Gang at the National Police Headquarters
During his presidency, Joko Widodo failed to reform the National Police. There is a Solo Gang at the National Police Headquarters.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Political Aroma at the Attorney General’s Office
Investigations into corruption cases at the Attorney General’s Office often fail to catch the elite. Several cases are suspected of having political nuance.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
The High Price of the High-Speed Train Ambition
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.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Weakening Strategy to Strengthen Power
During his two terms in office, Jokowi is suspected of weakening the executive oversight institutions. The parties follow his lead without reservation.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Rising Debt at the End of Jokowi’s Term
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.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
What Next After the Dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah
The dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah does not mean the terrorist threat disappears. We must remain vigilant.
Opinion Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Why We Need the Great Critics Council
Rather than establishing a Supreme Advisory Council, Prabowo Subianto should form a council of critics. Its job would be to examine policies.
Opinion Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
The Plan to Revive of the Supreme Advisory Council
Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto plan to revive the Supreme Advisory Council. Is it true that Jokowi will become its chair?
Cover Story Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Rupiah Strengthens on Debt Injection
The rupiah strengthened due to the significant US dollar inflow from the government’s debt proceeds. Unfortunately, this might be temporary.
Market Pulse Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Tante, Noni, and the Happy Hooker
The Indo-Dutch identity and a strange longing for the archipelago. Why did the people of Indonesian-Dutch ancestry not assimilate into Dutch society?
Marginalia Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Poor Regulations and the Collapse of the Textile Industry
There is another wave of layoffs in the textile industry. This is the result of poor coordination between ministries when drawing up regulations.
Opinion Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Suffering Because of the New Capital
The construction of the new capital (IKN) resulted in environmental damage and health problems in other regions. It should be halted.
Opinion Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Indonesia, the World’s Open Drug Market
Indonesia is still one of the largest markets for global drugs. There is overlapping law enforcement from the BNN and the National Police.
Opinion Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Making Money from the Special Haj
The Religious Affairs Ministry allocated an additional quota for the special haj. There is an aroma of corruption.
Opinion Monday, July 15, 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
Curbing the Influx of Cheap Goods
Imported clothing products tend to be cheaper than local products. Certain policies make manufacturers in other countries more competitive.
Economy Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Controversy Over the Special Haj Quota
The 2024 haj pilgrimage is marked by confusion over the special haj allocation. There are suspicions of distributions of haj quota shares and commission payments to DPR members.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Director of Human Resources at the Education Ministry, Lukman: All Parties Were Involved
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology clarified the matter of the network of professor assessment teams. It is suspected that journals were engineered in addition to suspicious transactions.
Investigation Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
How the IKN and Free Meal Programs Drain the State Budget
The biggest budget absorbers in 2025 will be the development of the new capital city and the free nutritious meal program. A great number of civil servants will soon relocate.
Economy Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Efforts to Revise the State Finance Law for Prabowo-Gibran Flagship Programs
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.
Economy Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Unveiling Corruption in the Rorotan Land Acquisition
The KPK is investigating a case of land corruption in Rorotan, North Jakarta. The land was intended for the zero-down payment housing program. A go-cart racer is implicated in this case.
Law Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
The Impacts of Karen Agustiawan's Sentence on the Business Decisions of SOE Directors
The guilty verdict for Karen Agustiawan shows that in Indonesia, even business decisions can easily lead to prosecution. This will have a long-term negative impact on our economy.
Opinion Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
A Strike at the Heart of Our National Data
The hacking of the National Data Center is a threat to the personal data of millions of people. The government fails to establish a digital security system.
Opinion Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
The Hacking of the National Data Center
The hacking of the Temporary National Data Center revealed a number of issues. From vulnerable security systems, non-sterile networks, to personnel negligence. Data recovery encountered problems because the government did not have a data backup of the hacked digital files.
Cover Story Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Dato Sri Tahir, Chief Commissioner of Mayapada Group:
The best opportunities are still in Indonesia
The banking business is in a flux as a result of the war of interest rates among banks. But the owner of the Mayapada Group, Dato Sri Tahir, is optimistic that the banking sector in Indonesia will continue to grow. "Growth depends on situations and conditions," Tahir told Tempo, two weeks ago. Having travelled all over the world, Tahir concluded that the best investment opportunities are still found in Indonesia.
He believes that investment opportunities in Indonesia are still better and that includes the business prospects of his Mayapada Group. He told Tempo reporter Christine Munthe in an interview that he would never sell Mayapada for whatever price. Excerpts: