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.
Search Result “Konferensi Unesco Soal Ai 2025”
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
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
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
General Election Commission Chair, Mochammad Afifuddin: There is a deficit of trust in the KPU
KPU Chair Mochammad Afifuddin on turbulence within his institution following the dismissal of Hasyim Asy’ari, and the Constitutional Court’s decision on the regional head elections.
Interview Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
The 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
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs And Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan: I Don’t Even Own A Nickel Mine
Luhut explains his close ties with Jokowi, and the plans of the president-elect Prabowo. This is his first interview with Tempo after the one on the Panama Papers eight years ago.
Interview Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
The Drug Baron Training Institutions
The police arrested a drug baron who was operating from inside a prison. It is a chronic problem that remains unsolved.
Opinion Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Claims over Regional Support
Arsjad Rasyid and Anindya Bakrie both claim support from regional Kadin branches. Legal battles continue.
Economy Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
The Risk of Failing of the Food Estate
The food estate project in Merauke has the potential to repeat the failures of MIFEE in the past. Developing large-scale agriculture is challenging.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Chair of the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference: The Church is Never Neutral
Chair of the Presidium of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Monsignor Antonius Subianto Bunjamin spoke about the preparations for Pope Francis’ visit.
Interview Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
The Rise of Bahlil Lahadalia as Golkar’s General Chair
Jokowi is believed to have intervened in making Bahlil Lahadalia general chairperson of the Golkar Party.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Failed Operation of the Government-Supporting Coalition
The government and the House failed to pass a revision of the Regional Head Election Law. Prabowo suggested that Kaesang Pangarep not run in the 2024 regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
KPK Deputy Chair: Do Not Expect Too Much from the KPK
KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata talks about the sting operations and the independence of the anti-graft commission.
Interview Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Families of Acute Kidney Failure Victims Still Seek Justice
Families of children suffering from acute kidney failure still seek justice. The number of children undergoing dialysis is reportedly on the rise.
National Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
The High Price of the High-Speed Train Ambition
The Whoosh fast train project continues to burden the state budget. It is Jokowi’s ambition to develop a flagship project worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
The World’s Oldest Cave Paintings
BRIN and Griffith University scientists found cave paintings in Leang, South Sulawesi, believed to be the oldest in the world.
Science & Technology Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Stands Firm on Special Haj Quota Controversy
The DPR and the Religious Affairs Minister disagree regarding an additional quota of haj pilgrims. The DPR deems Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has broken the law.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Why the Railway Corruption Case Grinds to a Halt
The corruption case at the Directorate-General of Railway fails to implicate any of the big names clearly mentioned in court. The KPK is at death’s door.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
BP Tapera Commissioner Explains the Controversial Income Cut for Housing Savings
BP Tapera Commissioner, Heru Pudyo Nugroho, explains the compulsory 3 percent cut of monthly income for the public housing savings scheme.
Interview Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
More Suspects in the Railway Corruption Case
The investigation into the railway corruption case has yet to implicate high-ranking officials of the Transportation Ministry. The case ran aground at the hands of KPK investigators.
Law Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Uncertainty in Fiscal Policy, Push the Rupiah Down
The rupiah is under heavy pressures from the global financial markets turmoil. Domestic policy uncertainty makes it worse.
Market Pulse Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Ignoring Warnings in Lembah Anai
The Geological Agency already issued warnings of imminent ‘cold lava’ since last year. The Lembah Anai area’s land use designation was changed.
Environment Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Finding Dairy Cattle for the Free Milk Program
The government is asking businesses to provide dairy cows for the free milk and lunch program.
Cover Story Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Muhaimin Iskandar on PKB Becoming Opposition or Coalition with Prabowo's Government
PKB General Chair Muhaimin Iskandar explains the odds of his party joining Prabowo Subianto’s coalition.
Interview Monday, May 13, 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
Can Bank Indonesia Hold Rupiah Without Raising Rates?
Market intervention has its limit. At a certain point, Bank Indonesia has no choice but raising its reference rate.
Market Pulse Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Modesty Is Part of Faith
Religious teachings say having modesty as part of faith. Not feeling ashamed of making mistakes is akin to having thin faith.
Letters Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Luhut Pandjaitan: Mining Requires a Lot of Capital
An interview with Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan on mining permits for mass organizations and his relationship with Bahlil Lahadalia.
Cover Story Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Iffatul Umniati Ismail: It is Permissible to Wish Merry Christmas
Iffatul Umniati Ismail graduated from the Al-Alzhar University’s doctoral program with a dissertation on rulings issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council. Can Muslims say Merry Christmas to Christians?
Interview Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
The Environmental Damage of the Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza do not only claim thousands of casualties, the massive increase in emissions may threaten the target of the Paris Agreement.
Environment Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Why Incumbents and Popular Candidates Fail to Get a Seat in the DPR
The massive scale of money politics resulted in the 2024 general elections being deemed to be the most brutal. Many incumbents failed to retain their DPR seats.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
The KPK Explains the Mechanism of Sanctions for Illegal Mining in Forest Areas
Corruption Eradication Commission’s Deputy for Prevention, Pahala Nainggolan, on the mechanism of administrative sanctions for companies mining illegally in forest areas.
Environment Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Gerindra Chairman on the Forming of Prabowo’s Cabinet
Gerindra Party Executive Chairman Sufmi Dasco Ahmad gives his explanation about the preparation of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet ministers.
Cover Story Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Press Council Chair Explains Publisher Rights
Press Council Chair Ninik Rahayu explains the Presidential Regulation on Publisher Rights for media business sustainability.
Interview Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Is It True KPK Leaders Blackmailed Supreme Court Bribery Defendant?
A defendant of the Supreme Court justice bribery case is allegedly subjected to extortion by someone claiming to represent the leadership of the KPK. The name Firli Bahuri is also implicated.
Law Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
The Government has Difficulty Gaining Access to Religious Educational Institutions
KPAI Chair Ai Maryati Solihah on bullying cases in educational institutions such as the recent incidents at the Binus High School and an Islamic boarding school.
Interview Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
Limited Budget and Witnesses Cause Parties Failed Parliamentary Threshold
A number of political parties may not make it to Senayan if they fail to meet the parliamentary threshold. These parties are on a limited campaign budget and do not have enough witnesses.
National Monday, March 4, 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
Right of Reply of The Ministry of Religious Affairs and The Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture’s right of reply on support for presidential candidates.
Letters Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
General Election Commission Chair, Hasyim Asy’ari: I Have to Acknowledge There are Still Problems
KPU Chair Hasyim Asy'ari explains about a host of problems during the 2024 elections as well as the ethical violation KPU committed in Gibran’s nomination registration.
Interview Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
The High-Speed Train Bottomless Pit
The finances of Indonesian railroad company KAI are suffering because of having to operate the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train. A number of efforts to save it actually make matters worse.
Opinion Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Prabowo-Gibran Campaign Team Chief: Our Victory is Legitimate
The Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign Team Chief Rosan Perkasa Roeslani responds to allegations of election frauds that purportedly benefitted the pair.
Interview Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
KCI’s Plan to Purchase Electric Trains
KCI purchases used trains from China. The price is competitively higher, but the specifications are deemed to be the most suitable.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train Dilemma, to Go Fast or Go Economical
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train is considered less competitive than the Argo Parahyangan regular train service. The company is working to boost its non-passenger revenue.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Foolhardy State Budget Automatic Adjustment for Political Campaign
The government’s decision to block the state budget’s allocation for social assistance is dangerous. Campaign interests may be the reason.
Opinion Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Prabowo Subianto Is Busy Campaigning
Prabowo Subianto did not give an interview. His team members said he was busy campaigning.
Interview Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Regional Heads’ Hands in Campaign Prabowo-Gibran
Acting regional heads are working for a Prabowo-Gibran presidential election victory. This report is a collaboration between Independen.id, AJI Indonesia, and USAID Media-Internews.
Cover Story Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
The Rush to Raise Taxes
There is wide opposition to the entertainment tax increase this year and the 12 percent VAT from next year. This is a threat to the viability of businesses.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Jokowi's Impaired Cabinet
Instead of maintaining the ethics of statehood, electoral considerations are the main reason ministers are leaving or staying on in the cabinet. Pivotal was Mahfud Md’s case.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Again, Tempo's Selections of Literature and Arts Works
Tempo again selected the works of artists, choreographers, playwrights, musicians and writers in the 2023 Tempo’s Selection for Works of Art and Literature.
Special Report Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Entertainment Tax Choking Struggling Night Clubs And Bars
The tourism industry and entertainment services such as nightclubs contribute to regional incomes. They are just starting to recover from the pandemic.
Economy Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
The Entertainment Tax Hike Controversy
Business actors are preparing a judicial review over the provisions on entertainment tax rates. A reflection of poorly prepared regulation.
Economy Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
How Pratikno Remains Powerful at UGM Although He is No Longer the Rector
Pratikno helped Joko Widodo rise to the office of Solo Mayor in 2005. He retained his clout at UGM although he was no longer a rector.
Cover Story Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
The Meaning of Jokowi’s Impeachment Campaign
The campaign to impeach Jokowi is a narrative of resistance to an overwhelming power. Much needs to be done to make it happen.
Opinion Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Suspected Social Assistance Distribution for Election Campaign
Jokowi reportedly puts Finance Minister Sri Mulyani under pressure over the issue of social assistance, which is vulnerable to being used for the Prabowo-Gibran presidential campaign.
National Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Election Frauds in the Eyes of the Campaign Teams
The three presidential campaign teams accuse one another of frauds ahead of the elections.
Interview Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Possible Coalition of Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud Camps
The Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud camps are maneuvering to prevent a one-round presidential election. They are sharing data on frauds and exploring a possible coalition.
Cover Story Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Demagogic Campaigns of the Presidential Candidates
The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are relying entirely on gimmicks to exploit the emotions of the people. This moves the campaign away from substantive discussions.
Opinion Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Stop Intimidation Against Activists
Acts of intimidation are being aimed at people critical of the government. Even art events are not exempt from censorship.
Opinion Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
Students Rally Against Jokowi Dynasty
Student demonstrations against the Jokowi dynasty are spreading. Intimidation against organizers is rife.
National Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
Illegal Campaign Funds from Small Bank Loans
The PPATK has discovered dubious transactions in the accumulation of illegal campaign funds. The issue has implicated a cooperative initiated by Prabowo Subianto.
National Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Importance of Campaign Financing Transparency
PPATK has exposed irregular transactions amounting to trillions of rupiah for campaigning. Loopholes in campaign financing regulations are being exploited.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Reflecting on the Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Teams
The presidential candidates’ campaign teams are an illustration of the type of government they would form if elected. Businesspeople have a central role.
Opinion Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Fracture in the Anies-Muhaimin Coalition
The Anies-Muhaimin coalition is breaking as the 2024 elections approach. Political parties’ campaigns are impacted by the disharmony.
National Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Stories from Ukraine's Civilians Training for Trenches Warfare in England
The United States, United Kingdom, and European Union are Ukraine’s primary supporters in its fight against Russia. Operation Interflex is part of these countries’ response to the invasion.
International Monday, December 11, 2023 Edition
Banding Together against Intimidation
Anies and Ganjar’s teams are exploring cooperation to monitor the neutrality of the police, particularly in Prabowo-Gibran’s campaign.
Cover Story Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Encountering Dugong in the Morotai Island Waters
Dugongs are no longer seen every day. They only appear in the east, south and west of the waters of Morotai Island.
Science & Technology Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Ministers in the Campaign Trails
A number of President Joko Widodo’s ministers campaign for their respective political parties ahead of the 2024 elections. How to scrutinize a possible misuse of state facilities?
Letters Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
The Alleged Bribery in the Railway Project
The KPK names businessman Muhammad Suryo as a suspect in the alleged bribery for the railway project. He is known to be a close associate of Insp. Gen. Karyoto.
Law Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Pressures to the Presidential Candidates and Campaign Teams
The campaign teams and supporters of Ganjar-Mahfud and Anies-Muhaimin are facing pressure, which allegedly involving state apparatus.
National Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Supreme Court Rejects President’s Appeal against Air Pollution
A capsule of weekly news ranging from Supreme Court’s rejection of the President and Environment Minister’s cassation appeal in the air pollution case to the progress of the ITE Law revision.
News Capsule Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
The Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train Debt Trap
The government plans to continue the fast-train project to Surabaya. This is a debt trap staring us in the face.
Opinion Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
How Prabowo-Gibran Setting the Sails for a Political Dynasty
The Prabowo-Gibran presidential campaign has assessed the impact of the dismissal of Anwar Usman as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. They are downplaying the issue of a Jokowi political dynasty.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Cannibalism Risk of Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
The Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train will disrupt other modes of transportation. Tariffs would depend on the investment value.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Pursuing the Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
China and Indonesia have begun an assessment of the Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train. The project would add to the Belt and Road Initiative’s achievements.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Officials’ Campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran
News of public officials’ campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran and the court verdict in the child kidney failure case.
News Capsule Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Jokowi’s Ministerial Recruitment Failures
Syahrul Yasin Limpo is the sixth of Jokowi's ministers to be caught up in a corruption case. This is a sign of failure in the recruitment of cabinet members.
Opinion Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
Unfair Justice for Sex Abuse Victims
The National Commission on Violence against Women finds that restorative justice often harms victims. There are alleged violations within the police and the prosecutor's office.
Law Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
The Indonesian Parasite Railway
KAI has been told to cover the debt of the Jakarta-Bandung fast train. This could adversely affect services in all areas, including Greater Jakarta.
Opinion Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Anies-Muhaimin Chasing for NU Sympathizers
Anies-Muhaimin tries to embrace Nahdlatul Ulama sympathizers. The pair reacts to accusations of identity politics and right-wing affinity.
National Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
The Ideal Tariff for Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh High-Speed Train
KCIC is considering its tariff for the Whoosh high-speed train. There is the option to change Argo Parahyangan’s route to eliminate competition for Whoosh.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Cross-Subsidizing Whoosh High-Speed Train
Potential loss looms over the Jakarta-Bandung fast train. KAI is forced to increase debt and find ways to cover the cost of operations.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Jokowi’s Burdensome Legacy: The High Speed Train
President Jokowi’s infrastructure projects, such as the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, are burdening the country. There will be inappropriate subsidies.
Market Pulse Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
What Makes Anies Chose Muhaimin Iskandar as His Running Mate
Presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan on the Change Coalition’s compelling needs to choose Muhaimin Iskandar over Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
Interview Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
How Muhaimin Iskandar was chosen as Anies Baswedan’s Vice-Presidential Running Mate
Anies Baswedan choses Muhaimin Iskandar to be his vice-presidential running mate. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono is eliminated in the final turn.
Cover Story Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Muhaimin Iskandar At the Centre of Corruption Whirlpool
Anies Baswedan’s presidential running mate, Muhaimin Iskandar, was embroiled in several corruption cases. Yet, he is determined to run for vice-presidency.
Cover Story Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
How Fishermen in Mentawai Islands Catch Octopuses
Awareness of how fishing practices can be harmful is improved in Mentawai Islands, but there are still obstacles.
Outreach Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
Unpaid Payroll for Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Staffers
Former government employees at the Foreign Affairs Ministry are demanding the disbursement of unpaid wages. How did it come to happen?
Letters Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
The Burdens of Pepera for Frans Kaisiepo
Frans Kaisiepo built dormitories for Papuan youth. He bore the burden of the Papua referendum or Pepera to his dying day.
Special Report Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
Why Frans Kaisiepo Wanted to Change Papua to Irian
Frans Kaisiepo was the one who promoted changing Papua’s name to Irian. Frans and his cousin disagreed regarding Papua’s integration into Indonesia.
Special Report Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
How Frans Kaisiepo Supervised the Pepera
Frans Kaisiepo was given the mandate of integrating Papua into Indonesia. He faced tremendous pressure as the referendum approached.
Special Report Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
Why Subsidies Failed to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales
The government removed the conditions for electric motorcycle subsidy recipients. It will be made available to everyone.
Economy Monday, August 7, 2023 Edition
Uncertain Running Mate
Muhaimin Iskandar insists on becoming Prabowo Subianto’s vice-presidential running mate. He is competing against Erick Thohir for it.
Cover Story Monday, July 17, 2023 Edition
Gaia
The Gaia Hypothesis states that planet Earth has the ability to regulate itself. If this is true, then why is global warming happening?
Marginalia Monday, July 3, 2023 Edition
Silenced Criticism at Rasuna Said
The government attempts to weaken criticism against the Health Bill. Those in opposition are given sanctions.
National Monday, June 26, 2023 Edition
The Big Train
School was the big train that would take them to their destination: a higher social status. So they were willing to pay in any way they can.
Marginalia Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
Prabowo’s Controversial Proposal for the Ukraine-Russia War
A summary of our news, from Prabowo Subianto’s proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war to Luhut Pandjaitan’s special privileges.
News Capsule Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
Hope in Prabowo’s 2025 State Budget
The 2025 State Budget’s Financial Note illustrates Prabowo Subianto’s financial policies. There is hope for economic improvements.
Opinion Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Accommodating Prabowo’s Programs in the 2025 State Budget
The 2025 State Budget accommodates several of Prabowo Subianto’s programs. Lobbying efforts are underway to ensure the smooth implementation of these priority programs.