In The Shadow of the Danantara Risk
Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
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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
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
1998 Student Kidnapping is Human Rights Violation
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba’s Lawyer, Junaidi Umar: Kahiyang Ayu called my client
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba acknowledged meeting with Bobby Nasution but claimed he gained no advantage from it.
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
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
Sinarmas in Taspen Investment Losses
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
Economy 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
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
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
Sarana Pembangunan Riau and Kingswood Capital Dispute in Langgak Block
The partnership between Riau regional company and Kingswood Capital Ltd resulted in criminal charges, with two top executives now facing allegations of embezzlement.
Law Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Claims over Regional Support
Arsjad Rasyid and Anindya Bakrie both claim support from regional Kadin branches. Legal battles continue.
Economy Monday, September 23, 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
Gubernatorial Candidates Vying for Jakarta’s Votes
Pramono Anung and Ridwan Kamil shed light on the dynamics surrounding their appointments as Jakarta gubernatorial candidates.
Interview Monday, September 16, 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
Exporting Crisis from China
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
Market Pulse Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Pope Francis and Marginalized Communities
The first agenda item on Pope Francis’ visit was to meet with marginalized communities. The Pope encourages Catholic Church leaders to welcome Muslim refugees.
Cover Story Monday, September 9, 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
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
Rallies to Guard Constitutional Court’s Decision
Police act excessively in handling the demonstrations nationwide in support of the Constitutional Court decision. Where are the President and Vice President?
Letters 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
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 Fight over Mangroves Management
The proposal to extend the tenure of the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency is suspected to be driven by the Environment and Forestry Ministry’s desire to take over the management of all mangroves. The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry strongly rejects it.
Environment Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
PDI-P-Gerindra Coalition in Regional Head Elections
The PDI-P opens itself up to supporting Prabowo Subianto. Testing the water through the simultaneous regional head elections.
Cover Story 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
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
Jokowi’s Maneuvers to Extend His Tenure, to Build Political Dynasty
Jokowi’s maneuvers to extend the presidential term. He laid down a red carpet for his political dynasty.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
National Strategic Projects Generate Economic Output of Rp3,344 Trillion
Deputy VI for Regional Development and Spatial Planning Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, Susiwijono Moegiarso, explains the development of national strategic projects, their economic benefits and impact on the environment.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
2024 Haj Issues and Mismanagement
During the 2024 haj pilgrimage in Mina, some pilgrims were forced to sleep in cramped conditions. Some of accompanying haj officials did not go through a selection process.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Germinal
Émile Zola wrote Germinal after he researched the lives of coal miners. He became infuriated with the insatiable ogre of capitalism.
Marginalia Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
A Mafia-Style Killing of Journalist After Reporting Gambling
Military personnel are suspected of involvement in the murder of Rico Sempurna Pasaribu, a local journalist who wrote about gambling. The perpetrator must be tried in a civil court.
Opinion Monday, July 8, 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
Tribrata TV Journalist’s Death After Reporting Gambling in Karo
The house of a Tribrata TV journalist in Karo Regency was burned down after he made a report on a gambling case. The victim’s child claimed to have been intimidated by the police.
Law Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Anies Baswedan’s Chances in Jakarta Regional Head Election Increase
Chances for Anies Baswedan to run in the Jakarta regional head election are beginning to open up. A number of political parties support Prabowo Subianto intend to nominate Anies.
National 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
National Data Center Backup
The data breach incident at the National Data Center demonstrates the government’s inability and indifference in protecting people’s personal data.
Letters Monday, July 8, 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
People’s Tribunal for Jokowi
Summary of events of the week, from the People’s Tribunal trying Jokowi to the nine years sentence for former Pertamina CEO Karen Agustiawan.
News Capsule Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Police Involvement in the Death of Afif Maulana in Padang
Thirteen-year-old Afif Maulana was found dead under a bridge in Padang, West Sumatra. He had allegedly been tortured by the police.
Law Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
The Vina Cirebon Case Manipulation
The police must establish an independent team to investigate the murder of Vina in Cirebon. It is possible there was manipulation.
Opinion 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
No Stab Wounds on Eky and Vina
The post-mortem and autopsy results of Eky and Vina’s death did not mention sharp weapon injuries. There is also doubt about the sperm found in Vina’s body.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Monsignor Ignatius Suharyo: Don’t Bring Religion into Business
Ignatius Suharyo explains the Catholic Church’s stance on the planned issuance of mining permits to mass organizations. He considers mining activities destructive to the environment.
Interview Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
The Invasions in Our National Parks
Invasive alien species are attacking dozens of national parks in Indonesia. This is a serious threat that could have a negative impact on the ecosystem.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Alien Plant Invasion in National Parks
Invasive alien plant species are infesting many national parks in Indonesia. There is no comprehensive solution yet.
Environment Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Decreasing the Dominance of Bank Syariah Indonesia
Muhammadiyah’s fund transfer could trigger an equalization of the scale of business of sharia banks. Bank Syariah Indonesia has been too dominant over the sharia banking industry.
Economy Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Palace Influence in the Jakarta Regional Head Election
Jokowi allegedly tries to thwart Anies Baswedan’s candidacy in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. There are efforts to include Kaesang in the 2024 regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
National Police Statement on the Surveillance of Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes
The National Police denied any role of the former Red and White Task Force with the shadowing of the Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah. Police 2nd Brig. Iqbal Mustofa is not punished.
Cover Story Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Danger of Paralyzing the Constitutional Court
The latest revision to the Constitutional Court Law severely restricts the independence of Constitutional Court judges. Perpetuating authoritarian power.
Opinion Monday, May 20, 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
I Dewa Gede Palguna: The Constitutional Court Law Revision Is to Control Its Judges
Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council Chair I Dewa Gede Palguna on his stance rejecting a revision to the Constitutional Court Law.
National Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Ignoring Warnings in Lembah Anai
The Geological Agency already issued warnings of imminent ‘cold lava’ since last year. The Lembah Anai area’s land use designation was changed.
Environment Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Favorites for Regional Heads
President Jokowi mobilizes his family and people close to him in the elections for regional heads. For the continuation of his political dynasty.
Opinion Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Dream of Permanent Coalition of Prabowo-Gibran Supporting Parties in Regional Head Elections
Political parties that supported the Prabowo-Gibran presidential ticket plan to form a permanent coalition for the 2024 regional head elections. They are strengthening themselves in the provinces.
National Monday, May 13, 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
Digital Service Innovations, Big Banks’ Way to Dominate Market
The four big banks that dominate the Indonesian banking market are backed by strong capital and major innovations. Small banks will have an even smaller piece of the pie.
Economy Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
Behind the Verdict of the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court rejected lawsuits disputing the results of the 2024 presidential election. The option of disqualifying Gibran was discussed in a meeting of the judges.
Cover Story Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
For the Sake of Educational Standards in Pesantren
Many Islamic boarding schools are operating without permits. There needs to be standardization of these religious educational institutions.
Opinion Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Simple, Quality Regulation for Regional Bonds
Head of the Department of Regulation and Market Development of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) explains regional bonds.
Economy Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
West Java to be the First to Issue Regional Bonds
The West Java government will issue Rp1 trillion in regional bonds. It will be the first province to issue the new financing model.
Economy Monday, April 15, 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
Regional Bonds, A New Regional Finance Alternative
The OJK and the Finance Ministry will soon issue a regulation on regional bonds. Some see this as a risky way to increase debt.
Economy Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Adonara’s Stone of Truth
Adonara is not an island of killers. It is an island of people who believe that the truth is directly connected to the world and the afterlife.
Marginalia Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Challenging Presidential Election Fraud at the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar can only rely on a lawsuit to the Constitutional Court because the route of the right of inquiry at the DPR is deadlocked. They are focusing on election interference by President Jokowi.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Restoring the Dignity of the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar, along with their campaign teams, are asking the Constitutional Court to annul the victory of Prabowo and Gibran. This is an opportunity to restore the Court’s honor.
Opinion Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
School Operational Assistance Fund for the Free Lunch Program
Teachers reject using the school operational assistance fund to finance a planned free lunch program. It can violate the National Education System Law.
Economy Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
State Logistics Agency CEO Bayu Krisnamurthi: We Will Take Action and Impose Sanctions
State Logistics Agency CEO Bayu Krisnamurthi reveals why rice prices are high and stocks are scarce.
Economy Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
The Government has Difficulty Gaining Access to Religious Educational Institutions
KPAI Chair Ai Maryati Solihah on bullying cases in educational institutions such as the recent incidents at the Binus High School and an Islamic boarding school.
Interview Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
The Second Coming of Donald Trump
In an era of democracy, can the temptation of populism as practiced by Donald Trump be avoided?
Marginalia Monday, March 4, 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
DPR’s Right of Inquiry Could Affect Indonesia’s Financial Market
Indonesia’s financial market sentiment will be rocked by DPR’s initiative to execute its right of inquiry. Rice inflation is another serious threat.
Market Pulse Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
An Imaginary Letter to the PSI Leadership
An imaginary letter: if Indonesian comedian Komeng wrote a letter to the Indonesian Solidarity Party leadership. The irony of a party that suckles to the government.
Opinion Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Efforts of PSI to Enter Senayan
The Indonesian Solidarity Party is predicted will not enter the Senayan legislative building. The campaign fund promised by the central board was not disbursed.
Cover Story Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Jawa-1 PLTGU Financial and Technical Problems
Operators of the Jawa-1 steam-gas power plant are in a financial strain. Technical problems are slowing down the project’s development.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Political Dynasty
If Prabowo-Gibran is officially sworn into office, we will officially have a political dynasty.
Letters Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Regional Heads’ Hands in Campaign Prabowo-Gibran
Acting regional heads are working for a Prabowo-Gibran presidential election victory. This report is a collaboration between Independen.id, AJI Indonesia, and USAID Media-Internews.
Cover Story Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Reasons BRIN Sanctioned the Journal Writer Researchers
BRIN Chair cuts the performance allowances of 121 authors of an article published in an international journal. It is not clear what the authors’ violation is.
Science & Technology Monday, February 12, 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
Ceramic Artworks of Albert Yonathan .
Albert Yonathan’s ceramic art, delivering an atmosphere of silence and meditation, is Tempo’s 2023 Choice of Fine Art.
Special Report 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
Jakarta Financial Market Grapples with Bleak Sentiment
The heat of political tensions and China's economic weakness is dampening financial market sentiment in Indonesia. This could persist for a while.
Market Pulse Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Generating Economic Value from Waste Management
Corporations and local governments reap profits from waste management, generating economic value while encouraging decarbonization at the same time.
Cover Story 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
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
Constitutional Court Chief Justice Suhartoyo: The More Oversight by Different Parties over Judges, the Better
New Constitutional Court Chief Justice explains the efforts he is making to regain public trust of the Court following the Anwar Usman fiasco.
Interview Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Students Rally Against Jokowi Dynasty
Student demonstrations against the Jokowi dynasty are spreading. Intimidation against organizers is rife.
National 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
The Importance of Campaign Financing Transparency
PPATK has exposed irregular transactions amounting to trillions of rupiah for campaigning. Loopholes in campaign financing regulations are being exploited.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Political Machinations of Security Forces
There is increasing intimidation of regional leaders and village heads to persuade them to support Prabowo and Gibran. The police and prosecutors are threatening them with prosecution for corruption.
Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
KAI’s Unexpected Financial Burden
The maintenance of Jabodebek LRT is burdening KAI’s finances. The cash flow is expected to be unbalanced due to unforeseen expenses.
Economy Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
How Iriana Jokowi is Rallying Support for Prabowo-Gibran
Iriana, the wife of Jokowi, has been advocating for Gibran Rakabuming Raka to become Prabowo’s vice-presidential running mate since the beginning of the year. She is actively garnering support among entrepreneurs.
Cover Story Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
The Role of Iriana in Jokowi’s Family Political Maneuvers
Iriana encouraged her son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to become a vice-presidential candidate.
Cover Story Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
Erry Riyana's Story of Meeting President Jokowi before Constitutional Court Rulling
Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas had a meeting with the President before the Constitutional Court issued a ruling that allowed Gibran Rakabuming Raka to move forward as a vice presidential candidate.
Interview Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
How Prabowo-Gibran Setting the Sails for a Political Dynasty
The Prabowo-Gibran presidential campaign has assessed the impact of the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. They are downplaying the issue of a Jokowi political dynasty.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Automobiles Up, Motorcycles Down
Automobile sales are predicted to increase next year. Motorcycle sales remain haunted by down payment restriction.