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Loopholes in Debt Write-Offs for Small Businesses

The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.

Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Wrong Approach to Climate Crisis Mitigation

Hashim Djojohadikusumo is leading the Indonesian delegation at the climate change conference COP29 in Azerbaijan. But he is more a representative of corporate interests.

Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Prabowo’s Duplicity over Human Rights

The new government is trying to erase traces of past human rights violations. This hurts the victims and their families.

Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

The Joke of Eradicating Online Gambling

The investigation into the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry employees backing online gambling is expanded to include many people. Ill-gotten gains from a political operation.

Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

National Commission on Human Rights Chair: Human Rights Enforcement Cannot Rely Solely on Political Maneuvers

National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Chair Atnike Nova Sigiro on human rights enforcement in the Prabowo Subianto era.

Interview Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s Conflict of Interests at COP29 in Azerbaijan

The presence of Hashim Djojohadikusumo at COP29 in Azerbaijan was considered as bearing a conflict of interests. He was promoting the business of Arsari Group.

Environment Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Whitewashing Gross Human Rights Violations

Prabowo’s close associates worked to prevent the issue of serious human rights violations from resurfacing. They prepared a white paper containing a narrative aimed at clearing Prabowo’s name.

National Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Protectors of Online Gambling Sites at the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry

The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.

Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid: Online Gambling Site Blocking Continues

The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is tidying up house now that 10 of its employees are accused of participating in online gambling. Their flow of cash is being scrutinized.

Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

The Ministers’ Substitute Guitarist

One of the suspects of the online gambling case is a regular in the ministers’ social circles, and active in the arts scene.

Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Exposing Online Gambling Protection Scandal

Former Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi is implicated in an online gambling case. He allegedly met with representatives of gambling operators.

Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

The Scourge of Online Gambling

Efforts to block online gambling sites are proven futile, as many loopholes remain. Online gambling remains rampant in Jakarta.

Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Lack of Information and Misaligned Distribution of People’s Credit

The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.

Economy Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

The Launch of Tempo Single Brand

We launch Tempo single brand, with news products integrated under one platform. Scores of new services will be offered.

Letter From Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

MSME Debts Write-Offs

The government’s policy of allowing MSME loans write-offs under certain conditions is deemed prone to moral hazard and misuse.

Economy Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

Daunting Economic Condition Under Trump 2.0

The most significant factors behind Trump’s victory were Covid-19 and the Federal Reserve’s response. Life is likely to become harder for Americans—and for much of the rest of the world.

Market Pulse Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

On Goodness

The world still needs good people. But what is considered good has no clear law.

Marginalia Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition

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.

Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition

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

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

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.

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