The Research Agency Political Hostage
The future of BRIN is uncertain in the administration of Prabowo Subianto. It is caught up in a political deal with the PDI-P.
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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.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
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
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.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology: We Don’t Want to Come Off as Authoritarian
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro explains BRIN’s position in the Prabowo government.
Interview 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
The Fate of BRIN under Prabowo’s Administration
The position of BRIN remains uncertain under Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The restructuring of the research agency is hampered by political interests.
Science & Technology 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
Tom Lembong’s Lawyer: The Amount of State Losses Remains Unclear
Tom Lembong’s lawyer on the irregularities of his case.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
A NERVOUS START
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
The Homeless Businessman
Tom Lembong owns assets worth Rp101 billion but does not own a house. He does not live with his wife and children in Jakarta.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Sugar Import Permits Gone Sour
The Supreme Audit Agency uncovered violations in sugar import practices during various periods of the Trade Ministry. Only Tom Lembong, the Trade Minister for 2015-2016, is indicted.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Tom Lembong’s Sugar Import Scandal
The Attorney General’s Office is still withholding the evidence in the sugar import case involving Tom Lembong. State losses remain unclear.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Trump Wins: Will BI Dare to Cut Rates?
BI faces a dilemma over cutting rates amid the global volatility stirred by Trump’s victory.
Market Pulse Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Indonesia Investment Authority in Search of Sovereign Wealth
The Indonesia Investment Authority is set to merge with Danantara, but it still fails to optimize investments and faces ongoing issues with foreign investor confidence.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Minke’s Kiss of Ambivalence
In the face of ambivalence, who is evil? It is those who choose greater evil or lesser evil.
Marginalia Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
The Long Road to State Companies Super-holding
The plan for a super-holding for state-owned enterprises dates back to the New Order era. The SOEs Ministry will be replaced by a giant corporation.
Cover Story 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
Protection of Citizens
A reader hopes that the government will do more when it comes to protecting citizens’ lives.
Letters Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Tough Measures to Save Sritex
The move by President Prabowo Subianto to save Sritex could well lead to corruption. A smart strategy is needed to rescue collapsing companies.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Disarray in Peatland Areas
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Broken Alliance in Jakarta’s Election
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not being sincere. The people will lose out.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Vicious Circle of Judicial Mafia
With the Supreme Court’s judicial mafia, when one branch is lopped off, another 10 grow in its place. It needs to be comprehensively cleaned up.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Intermediary in the Ronald Tannur Case
Judge bribery suspect Zarof Ricar was once a high-ranking Supreme Court official. He bankrolled a film about a judge.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Supreme Court’s Deputy Chair for Non-Judicial Affairs, Suharto: Some Judges Can’t Resist Temptation
The Supreme Court dismissed three judges suspected of accepting bribes in the Ronald Tannur case. This adversely impacts efforts to improve the judiciary.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 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
Judicial Commission Chair, Amzulian Rifai: Being ‘God’s Representative’ Carries Heavy Consequences
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
Interview Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
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
Lackluster Support for Ridwan Kamil in Jakarta
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.
National Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Mission to Save Sritex
Prabowo Subianto orders four ministers to rescue the bankrupt textile company Sritex. A potential bailout from the state is on the table.
Economy Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita: No Bailout Discussion
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
Economy Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
COMICAL CAMPAIGN
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Fall of Textile Factories
After Sritex, other major textile companies are also collapsing. Incentives and support are needed to curb imported goods.
Economy Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Market Confidence Begins to Falter
Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.
Market Pulse Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Kamala
Kamala Harris champions women’s legal and political rights, countering Donald Trump’s machismo.
Marginalia Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Arrest of Tom Lembong
Former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong is arrested by the Attorney General’s Office over corruption allegations. When will other ministers be questioned?
Letters 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
The Huge Disadvantages of Halal Certification
The obligation to obtain halal certification leads to higher economic costs and corruption. Labeling products that are non-halal would be more efficient.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 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
Prabowo’s Oversized Cabinet
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.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 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
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
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
The High Cost of Halal Label
Entrepreneurs complain about the costly and complicated halal certification process. They must pay monthly fees for supervision.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Lack of Auditors for Halal Certification
Halal certification is slow due to inadequate supporting infrastructure. It has the potential to trigger a high-cost economy.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Concerns over Mandatory Halal Certification
Entrepreneurs are pressured by the mandatory halal certification regulations. The costs associated with obtaining halal labels are considered expensive, and the procedures are complicated.
Economy 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
Lobbying for DPR Commission Leadership
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
A Very Complicated Cabinet
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Mounting Pressure for Rupiah Globally and Domestically
The rupiah is weakening amid the power transition, with global factors also exerting heavy pressure.
Market Pulse 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
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
Doubts over Prabowo’s Human Rights Commitment
The phrase “human rights” was lost from Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration speech.
National 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
SWEEPING OUT SINS
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Different Treatment of Rohingya Refugees in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Rohingya Refugees’ Better Lives in Riau
The Rohingya refugees living in Pekanbaru have more freedom to move around and reside in lodgings. Their children can also attend school.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Success Stories of Rohingya Refugees
Several Rohingya refugees successfully built their careers in various fields. They continued to work and raised awareness about the plight of displaced Rohingya refugees.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 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
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
The Bogus Commitment to Safeguarding Biodiversity
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
When KPK Gives in to a Strongman
The KPK should designate Sahbirin Noor a fugitive. There is a good chance the South Kalimantan Governor will go free.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
A Political Cabinet in Disarray
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Legacy: An Inefficient Economy
Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
Market Pulse Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Debt Legacy Burden on State-Owned Enterprises
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Ministerial Candidates Entrusted by Jokowi and Gibran
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Capitalists Abound in Prabowo’s Bloated Cabinet
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.
Cover Story 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
PDI-P’s People in the New Cabinet
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Barito Renewables Energy’s IPO Violation
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
Economy Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
OVERCROWDED CABINET
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Why Prabowo Selects Sri Mulyani as Finance Minister
Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
The Absence of Ministers at COP16 CBD
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.
Environment Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor’s Corruption
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.
Law 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
God, Why Can We Be Happy?
Empathy is the key to happiness. We are happy when we help others, we are happy when we do good.
Marginalia Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
OJK’s Right of Reply
OJK’s right of reply and a remembrance to Mochtar Lubis who wrote about government.
Letters Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
The Taspen Pension Fund Time Bomb
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Maritime Affairs Ministry
A number of policies from Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono are riddled with conflicts of interest. They benefit his son, Indra Trenggono.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 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
President Jokowi’s Polished Images
Jokowi is like a king reluctant to relinquish his crown. Nearing retirement, he is still trying to improve his image.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Solutions for Efficient Logistics Transportation
A reader’s letter suggests authorities seek ways for safe and efficient logistics transportation, in order to minimize traffic accidents.
Letters Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner, Farwiza Farhan: More Women Needed in Environmental Conservation
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
Interview Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
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
KPK Leadership Candidates from State Officials
Various parties from the National Police Chief to the State Palace are accused of interfering in the KPK leadership candidates selection process. The candidates are divided into four clusters.
Law 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
Fisheries Business of Sakti Wahyu Trenggono’s Son and Pratikno’s Son-in-Law
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.
Investigation 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
Illegal Fishing and Slavery Prevail Aboard Foreign Fishing Vessels
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Business of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister’s Son
Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revives a shutdown port. There is indication that the minister’s son is involved in the fisheries business.
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
The Jokowi Administration’s Failing Grades
Jokowi’s campaign promoting his successes is considered as not portraying actual conditions. Customary communities are among the victims of his administration.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Political Fast of the ‘King of Java’
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Major Spending on Jokowi’s Glorification
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.
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
A Hundred Years
Life is not always about science and philosophy. This is where literature shows its value.
Marginalia Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Competing Food Estates in Merauke
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Arsjad Rasjid: Kadin Was Like a Political Party
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.
Interview Monday, September 23, 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
Weakening of Democratic Institutions
The structure of Indonesian democracy is weakening because its foundations are being undermined. A Javanese word to describe the situation is nglimpe, which is to deceive secretly.
Letters Monday, July 29, 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
New Government Set to Challenge Financial Markets
Prabowo is challenging the markets by showing his intention to increase government debt. Investors must be ready to face volatile markets.
Market Pulse Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Indonesia Becomes a Global Drug Market
The BNN indicates Indonesia is a potential market for international drug networks. An interview with the Chief of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Comr. Gen. Marthinus Hukom.
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
Overlapping Housing Programs in Tapera and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
Workers and entrepreneurs consider that the Tapera policy overlaps with the MLT program. Developers continue to benefit from both programs.
Economy Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Densus 88 Officer Stalked the Assistant Attorney General
One of the men who stalked the Assistant Attorney General is from the counterterrorism unit under the former Red and White Task Force. The operation is suspected to suppress the investigation of high-profile cases.
Cover Story Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
Slow Import Permit Issuance Leads to Garlic Price Hikes
The slow issuance of import permits is causing the price of garlic to skyrocket. The government is retaining the RIPH requirements for garlic imports.
Economy Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Sandiaga Uno: Tourism fees will not be levied on plane tickets
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno assures that the tourism fee will not be imposed on plane tickets.
Interview Monday, May 6, 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
Interest Rate Hike Falls Short, Market Awaits Prabowo’s Direction
BI Rate hike fails to boost the rupiah. The markets await certainty on the new government’s fiscal policy direction.
Market Pulse Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Horrifying Monkey Torture Videos
Over the last three years, the police arrested producers of videos depicting the torture of baby monkeys. Their networks spread as far as the United States.
Law Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Strong US Dollar Rattles Global Markets
Global market turmoil continues to shake currencies worldwide. No one knows how long the rupiah can hold on.
Market Pulse Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Political Uncertainty Disrupting Financial Markets
The extra-long lame-duck period creates many conflicting policies when the global market is in turmoil. The rupiah is under pressure.
Market Pulse Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Minister Yaqut Qoumas on Mosque Loudspeaker Regulation
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas explains the regulation regarding the use of loudspeakers in mosques and outlines plans to ensure that religious affairs offices provide services for all faiths.
Interview Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Market
The market is indeed the drama of our time. Even power and control can be offered and bargained for or made dull.
Marginalia Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
The Backers of Illegal Tin Mining
The Attorney General's Office is investigating alleged corruption over tin mining permits in Bangka Belitung. The investigation must also reveal the backers.
Opinion Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s New Approach on Economic Policies Has Yet to Convince the Market
Prabowo shows some changes in his economic approach. The market is unconvinced yet.
Market Pulse Monday, March 11, 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
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
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
Woke!
Staying sane in sickening times, when people everywhere are fed up with the rise of political populism.
Marginalia 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 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
Challenging the Federal Reserve: A Market in Flux
Interest rate direction will be the dominant driving force in the market throughout this year. Market correction is imminent.
Market Pulse Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Exuberant in 2023: Stock Market’s Grand Wager
Stock market enjoyed a bull run in 2023. Investors bet on a frayed assumption: six times rates cut in 2024.
Market Pulse 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
Jokowi’s Role in the Weakening of KPK
President Jokowi and former KPK Chief Agus Rahardjo are trading denials relating to the handling of the electronic ID card corruption case. This is proof of the weakening of the KPK.
Opinion Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
How TikTok Shop Competes in the e-Commerce Market in Indonesia
TikTok Shop’s market soars in a very short time. Their strategy will be imitated by other social media.
Economy Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Coldplay Concert Ticket Fraud
Coldplay concert ticket swindlers allegedly used compliment tickets for sale to spectators. It is the common mode of ticket scalpers’ business operation.
Law Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Rate Cut Optimism Creates Market’s Complacent
The financial market believes the Federal Reserve will cut its rate as soon as next May. But, the risks are still there.
Market Pulse Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
The Wicked Calls for LGBT Ban
There are increasing anti-LGBT opinions voiced in a number of regions. This is a wicked tactic from politicians blindly seeking popularity.
Opinion Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Two Challenges on Indonesian Financial Market
The Federal Reserve's interest rates hike will still threaten the Indonesian economy. There are also political risks from the 2024 elections.
Market Pulse Monday, November 6, 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
Helpless Rupiah Despite the Rate Hike
Bank Indonesia’s rate hike fails to stop the rupiah from stumbling. Political intervention in judiciary system makes it even worse.
Market Pulse Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
Support and Efforts to Make Gibran Rakabuming Raka a Vice-Presidential Candidate
Prabowo Subianto will almost certainly choose Gibran Rakabuming Raka as his vice-presidential running mate. Jokowi supports a Prabowo-Gibran ticket.
Cover Story 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
The Chances of the Prabowo-Ganjar Ticket
The idea for a Prabowo Subianto-Ganjar Pranowo presidential ticket resurfaces. Both camps are resolved to field their nominees as presidential candidates.
Cover Story Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
Government Makes Secret Agreement in Rempang
Residents of Rempang Island still refuse to relocate. The Investment Minister makes a relocation agreement with the community leader.
Law Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition
Commotion over PGN's Gas Price Hike Plan
Commotion ensues as PGN makes plans to raise the price of gas for industries. Entrepreneurs are lobbying officials, from ministers to the president.
Economy Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
Carbon Trading in the Voluntary Market
Individuals and companies are already implementing carbon trading in the voluntary market. But no price standard has been set.
Economy Monday, September 4, 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
The Hasty Carbon Market
The carbon market is to open in September. The regulations and infrastructure are not yet in place.
Opinion Monday, July 31, 2023 Edition
Crude Oil's Thriving Black Market
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ignites a black market fever for cheap crude oil. Pertamina refuses it, Bakamla captures a tanker transporting the oil.
Economy Monday, July 31, 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
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
The Impending Danger of Rate Hikes and Global Recession
Indonesia's economy is still fine. However, unstable global economic conditions can pose a great risk, so Bank Indonesia must take a position of more neutral monetary policy.
Market Pulse Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition
A Sand Boom Market on the Horizon
Sea sand miners stand to make huge profits since the government allows its export. It has the potential to being in the equivalent of hundreds of trillions of rupiah in foreign exchange.
Cover Story Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
Wanted: Ethical Hackers
The services of ethical hackers are becoming a necessity in face of the rash of ransomware. Penetration testing skills are now a requirement for obtaining certification.
Economy Monday, May 29, 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
The Nickel Profits Trap
Foreign investors are flocking to enter the nickel processing industry. Beware of the dangers of the new electric vehicle battery technology.
Opinion Monday, May 1, 2023 Edition
The Rise of Nickel
Vale Indonesia records an increase in production. Indonesia’s nickel supply triggers a surplus, affecting prices.
Economy Monday, May 1, 2023 Edition
Hunting for Nickel Smelter Projects in Indonesia
Companies from China, Europe, and the United States dive into nickel smelter projects. They are vying for positions in the electric vehicle ecosystem.
Economy Monday, May 1, 2023 Edition
Lamborghini with a Fake License Plate
Police seized a Lamborghini Aventador with a fake license plate from a Russian tourist. The car disappeared twice.
Cover Story Monday, April 24, 2023 Edition
The Fake Veterans of Operation Seroja
The LVRI reports thousands of fake veterans of Operation Seroja in East Timor to various government agencies. Brokers were involved in the deceit.
Law Monday, April 24, 2023 Edition
Nickel's Glorious Future
The nickel boom may still continue for several years. However, if no anticipatory moves are made, various challenges can end the glory days of nickel sooner than expected.
Market Pulse Monday, April 10, 2023 Edition
Shocked by Guntur Hamzah
Reader’s letters on Constitutional Judge Guntur Hamzah’s integrity and the Domestic Workers Protection Bill.
Letters Monday, April 3, 2023 Edition
The Messy Nickel Mine Shares
The dispute surrounding nickel mine of Citra Lampia Mandiri involves Haji Isam and a police general. Eddy Hiariej is mediating.
Cover Story Monday, March 27, 2023 Edition
A Matchmaker in the Rice Fields
Jokowi is preparing a Ganjar-Prabowo ticket to face Anies Baswedan. Extending the presidential term remains an option.
Cover Story Monday, March 20, 2023 Edition
The Noisy Motorbike Daredevil
Neighbors say that Mario Dandy Satriyo often speeds on his motorbike and have noisy gatherings till late at nights. He gets into fights at school.
Cover Story Monday, March 6, 2023 Edition
Those Whose Rights are Taken Away
Domestic workers in Indonesia are extremely vulnerable. The law on the protection of domestic workers would protect them.
National Monday, March 6, 2023 Edition
Corruption Eradication Weakens
News summary on the weakening corruption eradication, reopening of the Indosurya case, and the Constitutional Court ruling on interfaith marriage.
News Capsule Monday, February 6, 2023 Edition
Nickel Mess in Sulawesi
Illegal nickel mining runs rampant in Sulawesi. It is the result of bad governance.
Law Monday, February 6, 2023 Edition
The Thorn of Migrant Workers in Anwar’s Shoes
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promises to protect Indonesian migrant workers.
Asean & Beyond Monday, January 23, 2023 Edition
Illegal Nickel Laundering
Mining companies launder illegal nickel all the way to smelting companies. They pay coordination fees to law enforcement officers.
Cover Story Monday, January 23, 2023 Edition
A Strike Culminates in a Riot
Employees at the nickel ore smelter Gunsbuster Nickel Industry in Morowali are killed during a riot. Workers demand certain rights.
Cover Story Monday, January 23, 2023 Edition
Nickel Profits in a Flurry of Slurry
The mining and processing of nickel is powering the local economy. It alters traditions and changes the environment.
Cover Story Monday, January 23, 2023 Edition
Case Broker in Investigation Headquarters
As a case broker, Bambang Kayun, allegedly conspired with investigators from the National Police Criminal Investigation Department. He has long been suspected.
Law Monday, January 16, 2023 Edition
The Failed Compromise of Workers’ Elite
Rejecting the Perpu on Job Creation, groups of workers and civil societies plan to launch their actions. They are preparing their narrations and hashtags.
Cover Story Monday, January 9, 2023 Edition
Indonesia’s Nickel
The environmental impact of Indonesia’s nickel mining.
Letters Monday, December 12, 2022 Edition
The Market Rejoices China’s Relaxation
The Chinese government sent signals it will relax its pandemic management policies. Financial markets around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the signal.
Market Pulse Monday, December 5, 2022 Edition
The Chicken and the Egg Situation
Green financing for both industries and electric vehicle credits remains low. Capital owners are waiting for the electric car and motorcycle markets to grow.
Cover Story Monday, November 21, 2022 Edition
PNM Wins Three BUMN Branding & Marketing Awards 2022
This award becomes a new standard for PNM to develop and keep growing. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, November 14, 2022 Edition
Tinkering with PLN’s Business
PLN transforms itself into a holding entity with four subholding companies. The restructuring of PLN’s assets will continue until the end of this year. Workers suspect covert privatization.
Economy Monday, October 3, 2022 Edition
PNM Fosters Women-owned Bee Farms in Purwokerto
The training was given to PNM Mekaar customers in the Purwokerto area with a total of 50 participants. #Infotempo
Inforial Monday, September 26, 2022 Edition
The Fuel Price Hike’s Bitter Pill
Why is the fuel price hike controversial?
Letters Monday, September 12, 2022 Edition
The Monkeypox Attack
Monkeypox spreads quickly. The government is urged to move quickly to tighten and keep an eye on travel and animal trade.
Science & Technology Monday, August 29, 2022 Edition
Nickel Smelter Pollution
Residents around the Bantaeng Industrial Park are complaining about pollution from Huadi Nickel-Alloy Indonesia’s smelter. Nickel and iron contents in the wastewater exceeded the quality standard.
Environment Monday, August 29, 2022 Edition
Profit Seekers in the Time of Crisis
The government’s tardiness in anticipating the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock has led to problems. Some people are seeking to make profits from the import of beef and vaccines.
Opinion Monday, August 1, 2022 Edition
Alarms Have Sounded in the Commodity Market
What is happening in the commodity market should be ringing alarm bells for investors, and especially for the economic authorities in Indonesia.
Market Pulse Monday, July 18, 2022 Edition
We Owe a Debt of Gratitude to Our Migrant Workers
Coalition of Sovereign Migrant Workers has the data of 149 Indonesian workers suspected to have died from inhumane treatment they received at a Sabah immigration detention center in Malaysia. How is BP2MI Chief Benny Rhamdani handling this case? Did this tragedy really happen? Benny also talks about his efforts to combat illegal migrant worker placement syndicates and loan sharks.
Interview Monday, July 4, 2022 Edition
The President’s Kingmaker
President Jokowi is encouraging several candidates to partake in the 2024 presidential election. These political acrobatics are potentially damaging to democracy.
Opinion Monday, May 30, 2022 Edition
State Forest Takeover
Indigenous people in North Sumatra are protesting the taking of their customary land for the state forest. There is no transparency about the installment of the boundary markers.
Environment Sunday, May 22, 2022 Edition
Squabbling Over Nickel
The Mandiodo Block in North Konawe belonging to a state-owned enterprise is being fought over by a dozen nickel mining companies. This ignores a Supreme Court ruling.
Opinion Monday, March 28, 2022 Edition
Two Roles with Burdens at Stake
The increasing global oil prices add pressure to Pertamina’s finances. The state budget is allocated to curb the fuel price hike.
Economy Monday, March 14, 2022 Edition
The Boons of War against the Threat of Interest Hike
The Russia-Ukraine war raises the prices of Indonesia’s export commodities. Financial markets are still under threat.
Market Pulse Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
The Rule on Mosque Loudspeakers
The Saudi Arabian government and several Islamic countries also regulate the use of mosque loudspeakers to avoid disturbance. Why should we fuss about it?
Letters Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
The (Economic) World War Has Broken
The consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict are dire, not just for the financial market but also for the global economy which is still in tatters and recovering.
Market Pulse Monday, February 28, 2022 Edition
Squeezing the Workers
The change in the rules regarding old-age benefits (JHT) payouts is a threat to workers who lose their jobs. The accountability of the workers’ funds management has been called into question.
Opinion Monday, February 21, 2022 Edition
It Looks As If BNPT and Densus 88 Are Becoming Like Terrorist Breeders
The Indonesian Ulema Council’s (MUI) Deputy Chair Anwar Abbas explains steps his organization has taken after its board members were arrested on terrorism charges. He also criticizes rising economic and landownership disparities under the Jokowi administration.
Interview Monday, February 21, 2022 Edition
Fake Drug Dealers Deceived Police
Fake drug dealers are arrested and illegal investment platforms are being blocked.
News Capsule Monday, February 7, 2022 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
The Maneuvers to Prevent the Right of Inquiry into 2024 Elections Fraud
The right of inquiry to investigate alleged fraud in the 2024 elections is threatened to run aground in the House of Representatives (DPR), influenced by offers of ministerial seat in Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Epilogue of the 2024 Presidential Election
The presidential election is not over yet. The lawsuit in the Constitutional Court shows that something is wrong in the 2024 presidential election.
Letters Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
The Factors in Golkar’s Increasing Votes in 2024 General Elections
Under the leadership of Airlangga Hartarto, Golkar sees a significant increase in votes during the 2024 General Elections. Part of it is due to the Jokowi effect.
Cover Story Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
2024 Presidetial Election’s Debate Themes
The 2024 election debates should include culture and academic as themes, with the latter necessarily coming out of a concern how easy it is to obtain a doctoral degree.
Letters Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Devious Plan to Delay 2024 Elections
Ministers and senior officials from the government coalition are calling for the 2024 elections to be delayed. Like those of Sukarno and Suharto, Jokowi’s presidency could end in tragedy.
Opinion Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
A Three-Horse Race to 2024
It is reported that President Jokowi gives the green light to a number of prospective candidates wanting to stand for the presidency. Is he seeking political protection post-2024?