Communication Blunders from the Palace
President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged that his administration had fallen short in public communication. There was not enough access for his aides.
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Realistic Approach in Facing the Trade War
A trade war could set Indonesia’s economy ablaze. The government’s strategy feels half-hearted at best.
Cover Story Monday, April 14, 2025 Edition
The Multiple Burdens of State-owned Banks
The new board of directors at state-owned banks faces a challenging situation. They are squeezed by economic conditions and the weight of assignments tied to the President's projects.
Economy Monday, April 7, 2025 Edition
An Open Mosque in the Border City
A mosque in this border city welcomes travelers, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged. It has even introduced an innovative Rice ATM.
Cover Story Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto: The President Does Not Want to Simply Insert Active-Duty Military Personnel into Civilian Roles
Deputy State Secretariat Minister Bambang Eko Suhariyanto explains the revision of the Indonesian Military Law, which is perceived as reinstating the military’s dual function.
Cover Story Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Investors’ Confidence Retreats on a Long Way Down
Indonesia’s financial markets are caught in a prolonged downturn, with investor confidence steadily eroding.
Market Pulse Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Former TNI Commander, Endriartono Sutarto: Military’s Dual Function Must Not Exist in a Democratic Country
Former Indonesian Military Commander (2002-2006), Endriartono Sutarto, shares his views on the revised TNI Law.
Interview Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
The Modes of Corruption in LPEI Export Financing
The KPK has yet to resolve the LPEI corruption case despite handling it since 2023. Of the 10 suspects, only one is in detention.
Law Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Wijaya Karya’s Debt Burden After Whoosh
Wijaya Karya struggles to manage its finances amid a tough climate. The company is burdened by lingering project costs, including the Whoosh high-speed rail.
Economy Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Corruption Eradication a Strenuous Undertaking
Readers’ letters, from corruption eradication and public trust in Danantara to the trending hashtag #KaburAjaDulu.
Letters Monday, March 3, 2025 Edition
Dark Clouds Over Prabowo’s Presidency
The ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations are a warning for Indonesia to not collapse into destruction.
Opinion Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Spies in the Student’s Movement
There were various efforts to squash the ‘Indonesia Gelap’ movement prior to the demonstration. Some universities denied permission for rallies.
Cover Story Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Swift Code of Conduct Revision to Remove Officials
The revision of the DPR’s Code of Conduct is suspected to be used to remove several officials. Constitutional Court judges and the Bank Indonesia Governor are suspected to be the targets.
National Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Reshuffling Danantara’s Top Leadership
President Prabowo Subianto will replace Danantara’s management. Rosan Roeslani will take the helm, while Muliaman Hadad is sidelined.
Cover Story Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Extensions of Presidential Power
President Prabowo has four trusted individuals who have been conducting political maneuvers during his first 100 days in office.
National Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Blunders of the Oversized Cabinet
Prabowo Subianto made blunders during his first 100 days in office. He failed to address fundamental issues.
National Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Prabowo’s Corruption Amnesty Blunder
Prabowo Subianto once proposed the idea of pardoning corruptors to save state funds, presenting it as a solution for the government’s coffers.
Law Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Jokowi, One of the Most Corrupt Leaders
The OCCRP ranks Jokowi among the most corrupt leaders in 2024. A wake-up call for Prabowo.
Letters Monday, January 20, 2025 Edition
Founder of OCCRP, Drew Sullivan: Jokowi Significantly Weakened the KPK
The founder of OCCRP, Drew Sullivan, described the background of the nomination of Jokowi as the Corrupt Person of the Year.
Cover Story Monday, January 13, 2025 Edition
KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika Sugiarto: KPK Has New Evidence
The KPK claims that designating Hasto Kristiyanto as a suspect in a corruption case is not politically motivated. The charges are based on new evidence.
Cover Story Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Corruption Under the Guise of Social Funds
Corruption under the guise of social programs at the Bank of Indonesia has been exposed again. It is time to eliminate the source of repeated scrounging.
Opinion Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Three Guardians of Academic Integrity
The late Faisal Basri, Sigit Riyanto, and Hariadi Kartodihardjo were three academics who always upheld academic integrity.
Special Report Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Veterans in the KPK New Leadership
Doubts arise over the track records of the 2024-2029 KPK leaders. Some were implicated in gratuity cases.
Law Monday, December 23, 2024 Edition
KPK Chief Nawawi Pomolango: Evidence of Sahbirin Noor’s Involvement is Overwhelming
The KPK claimed to have obtained hundreds of evidence in Sahbirin Noor’s bribery case. Still waiting for investigators to formulate the case.
Law Monday, December 16, 2024 Edition
Bracing a Trade War on Autopilot
The trade war between the US and China is poised to create significant challenges for the global economy. However, the Indonesian government appears indifferent.
Market Pulse Monday, December 16, 2024 Edition
Indonesian Psychological Forensics Association Chair, Nathanael Elnadus Johanes Sumampouw: The Murder in Lebak Bulus Is Not Just a Criminal Matter
The psychologist’s take on the murder of a father and a grandmother. The perpetrator is only 14 years old.
Law Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Muhammad Adek Rizaldi, Director of Operations and Maintenance, Public Works Ministry: We Hope to Continue Receiving Oversight
Long-delayed decrees to establish legal boundaries to restore and protect lakes from exploitation require cooperation across government and local agencies.
Environment Monday, December 2, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Palm Oil Protest at the Heart of European Trade
Indonesia and other countries continue to oppose the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission proposes a delay.
Economy Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan: Prabowo Will Implement Bureaucracy Similar to the New Order
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
Interview Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Palace Appointees in the KPK Leaderships
The selection of the KPK leadership is being forced through before the end of the terms of the DPR and Jokowi. Watch out for Presidential Palace appointees.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Conflict of Interest of KPK Leadership Candidates
News summary on the conflict of interest of KPK leadership candidates and 44 ministries in Prabowo’s government.
News Capsule Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
The Pope and the Irony of Our Leaders
Pope Francis was enthusiastically welcomed on his visit to Indonesia. It was the simple journey of a religious leader and campaigner for social justice.
Opinion Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Tin Corruption Case Lawyer: Government Representatives Attended the Meetings
The defendant, Tamron Tamsil alias Aon, allegedly played a central role in the tin trading corruption case. He is close to the police. His lawyer explains.
Law Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Illusion, Prabowo’s Burden
Prabowo Subianto has nothing to gain by supporting Jokowi’s reckless destruction of democracy. It will be a burden for his administration.
Opinion Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
The Risk When the Central Bank Is Not Independent
The financial market optimism on the Fed’s stance is beginning to falter. There are indications that Donald Trump will influence the Fed’s independence.
Market Pulse Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Exposing Corruption During the Pandemic
The response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to a relaxation in regulations and procedures, at the same time as an increase in autocracy. There were plenty of opportunities for corruption.
Opinion Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Former Head of the Health Crisis Center, Health Ministry, Budi Sylvana: I Was Considered as the Troublemaker
Personal protective equipment corruption suspect, Budi Sylvana, denied inflicting up to Rp300 billion of losses to the state. He revealed the roles of other officials in the case.
Law Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Burdens and Facilities for Mass Organizations to Receive Mining Concession
The government provides facilities to make it easy for religious organizations to manage mines. Offers discounts on information data compensation rate.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s Debt Ceiling Exceeded, Rupiah Struggles
Government debt breached the limit. Markets await a signal of prudent fiscal management from the incoming president.
Market Pulse Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
A Decade of Declining Democracy
During his two terms in office, President Joko Widodo slowly but surely pulled back the progress of democracy. By the end of his rule, Indonesia transformed into a country characterized by autocratic legalism.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Jamaah Islamiyah Dissolution after Three Decades
Densus 88 Anti Terrror proactively facilitated the dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah. Members still keep weapons and other dangerous munition.
Law Monday, July 22, 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
El Chapo Drug Cartel of Mexico Invades Indonesia’s Market
International drug networks are invading Indonesia. The Sinaloa Cartel from Mexico delivered methamphetamine concealed in a ceramic package.
Law Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
The Peculiar Vina Dewi Arsita-Eky Murder Case in Cirebon
An interview with Titin Prialianti, the lawyer for two convicts in the murders of Eky and Vina, on the irregularities of the case.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Debt Trap Abyss Threatening Prabowo’s Presidency
There is no possibility for Prabowo to go on a spending spree during his presidency. Debt repayment liabilities will shackle him.
Market Pulse Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Time to Deter Illegal Animal Traders
The illegal animal trade continues because law enforcers are often involved. The perpetrators are never deterred because the punishments are very lenient.
Opinion Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Chronic Garlic Trade Sickness
The price of garlic continues to soar as a result of a shortage of supplies. This is further evidence of the problems caused by the import quota system.
Opinion Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Independent Universities Inc.
Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has a design for universities to be able to independently fund higher education. He does not care about sky-high fees.
Opinion Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Students Withdrawing from State Universities due to High Tuition Fees
Prospective university students are backing away because they are unable to pay tuition fees. Some tuition reductions fail to make much of a difference.
Cover Story Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
The Attorney General’s Office Explanation on the Alleged Undervalued Sale of Confiscated Assets
The Attorney General’s Office claims the tender process of coal mining company Gunung Bara Utama complied with the regulations.
Law Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Bus Accidents Keep Haunting
What should the government do to prevent the recurrence of bus accidents?
Letters Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
I Dewa Gede Palguna: The Constitutional Court Law Revision Is to Control Its Judges
Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council Chair I Dewa Gede Palguna on his stance rejecting a revision to the Constitutional Court Law.
National Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Attorney: Echelon I Officials Gave the Order to Deposit Funds
Syahrul Yasin Limpo denied ordering his subordinates to collect tributes. The money was used for the personal interests of his wife and children.
Law Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Laundering Tin Mining Gains Through Luxury Goods
A number of suspects in tin trading corruption are alleged to have engaged in money laundering through money changers. Most of the ill-gotten money was allegedly spent on luxury items ranging from watches to cars.
Law Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Import Restrictions and Trade Surplus
The import quantities of several products declined over the last few months. Trade surplus is not always favorable.
Economy Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Academic Misconduct on our Campuses
The image of our higher education is once again damaged by revelations of alleged academic misconduct in scientific publications by a professor. Policies and a lack of integrity are the root of the problem.
Opinion Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Stopping Animal Torture Video from Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of animal torture video content. This is a result of weak law enforcement.
Opinion Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Lobster Larvae Trade Mechanism
The government appointed a number of public service agencies to facilitate the trade of lobster larvae. They may end up becoming middlemen that will harm fishermen.
Cover Story Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Many Professors Commit Academic Misconduct in the International Journal Publication
Academic misconduct is on the rise, frequently done by professors and lecturers. Tempo reports in collaboration with The Conversation Indonesia and Jaring.
National Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
Professors Racing to Publish Scientific Papers Despite Breaking Code of Ethics
A suspected case of academic misconduct by Kumba Digdowiseiso occurred because many lecturers want to become professors. Large incentives are involved.
National Monday, April 22, 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
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
Evidence of Human Rights Violations at Rumoh Geudong
The human remains at Rumoh Geudong are strong evidence of human rights violations. The government has an obligation to uncover the truth and bring justice.
Opinion Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
The Mistaken Ban on Independent Umrah Pilgrimages
The government ban on independent umrah only benefits travel agents. The government of Saudi Arabia already made it easy for everyone to perform umrah.
Opinion Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Questioning Modern Spiritual Slavery
Deifying habib is a characteristic of inferior mentality and religious feudalism. It has been cultivated since colonial times.
Opinion Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
The Growing Independent Umrah in Saudi Arabia
There is growing interest in independently organized minor haj pilgrimage on a backpacker’s budget. Self organizing minor pilgrimage can help lower costs and keep a flexible schedule.
Economy Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
Challenging Presidential Election Fraud at the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar can only rely on a lawsuit to the Constitutional Court because the route of the right of inquiry at the DPR is deadlocked. They are focusing on election interference by President Jokowi.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Student Internship Fraud for Ferienjob Program in Germany
The police named five suspects for human trafficking through the ferienjob program in Germany. This is exploitation of student apprentices.
Opinion 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 Declining Trade Surplus Endangers External Economic Stability
The declining trade surplus is the culprit of the rupiah’s weakening recently. Partly, it is the fruit of the government’s own doing.
Market Pulse Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
The Influence of President Jokowi in Golkar
Jokowi's influence runs deep in the Golkar Party. He has a say in the selection of the party's general chairman, including Airlangga Hartarto.
Cover Story Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Presidential Authority
The President of Indonesia is mandated as both head of state and head of government. His authority is extensive.
Letters 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
Exposing Fraud in the Presidential Election
The suspicions of fraud in the presidential election are strong enough for the DPR to exercise its right of inquiry. The party elites will face the test of history.
Opinion Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
An Imaginary Letter to the PSI Leadership
An imaginary letter: if Indonesian comedian Komeng wrote a letter to the Indonesian Solidarity Party leadership. The irony of a party that suckles to the government.
Opinion Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Prabowo-Gibran’s Path to One-Round Victory in the Presidential Election
Prabowo-Gibran is likely to win the presidential election in one round. They were boosted by the ‘Jokowi effect’ and Ganjar-Mahfud’s landslide defeat.
Cover Story Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Refusing Jokowi's Presidential Candidate
With his blatant cheating and partiality, Jokowi pushed Indonesia’s democracy to the brink of a cliff. We must fight back at the voting booth.
Opinion Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Arswendy Bening Swara: Two Sides of the Wandering Haj
Arswendy Bening Swara gives a convincing performance as a wandering religious pilgrim.
Special Report Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Modes and Officers Involved in KPK Prisons' Illegal Levies i
It is suspected that there has been the practice of extorting illegal levies in KPK detention centers for years. Prisoners can use cellular phones and order food via online delivery apps.
Law Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
New Threats from the Amended ITE Law
President Joko Widodo ratifies the second revision of the ITE Law. It still contains catch-all articles that restrict the freedom of expression.
Law Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
Exemplary Leaders that Indonesian Politicians Can Emulate
Umar bin Abdul Aziz and Buya Hamka were among those whose leadership deserve to be made a model for Indonesian politicians.
Letters 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
2024 Elections: Presidential Candidates’ Gimmick Battle to Garner Young Voters
Do the presidential candidates succeed in attracting young voters with social media gimmicks?
National Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Giring Says PSI Is Continuing the Ideology of Jokowism. What Does It Mean?
Giring Ganesha and Ade Armando explain PSI’s stance regarding the Jokowi political dynasty and Jeffrie Geovanie’s role in finding election campaign funds.
Cover Story 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
Presidential Regulation to Accelerate the Rempang Eco-City Under Fire
Reports on the Presidential Regulation on the Rempang Eco-City and the Jayapura riots.
News Capsule Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
A Radical Reform Needed for KPK
Post-Firli Bahuri, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still walking backward toward its grave. A radical reform is needed.
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
Now That the KPK is Subordinate to the President
The Corruption Eradication Commission is no longer independent ever since it became part of the executive body. The fruit of the revised KPK Law.
Cover Story Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Agus Rahardjo: I Was Scolded by Jokowi
Deputy Chairpersons of the Corruption Eradication Commission for the 2015-2019 period are visibly supporting Agus Rahardjo regarding a meeting allegedly to have taken place at the State Palace. Who is lying?
Cover Story Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Floramay Ladrillano :
Mary Jane and Cristina knew each other
SINCE Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Yogyakarta, Floramay Ladrillano often recalls the day Mary Jane left the Philippines. As her neighbor at Esguerra village in Talavera, Floramay knows well the ways of Mary Jane, always taking her eldest son Mark Daniel to school every day. "She really took care of her children's education," Floramay told Tempo contributor Suryo Wibowo, last week.
Later in the day, Mary Jane and her husband Michael Candelaria would go around the village selling plastic household goods. Mary Jane was always cheerful, always greeting her neighbors. "She liked to say good morning or good afternoon," recalled Floramay, 29, a cousin of Michael and an elementary school teacher. But Mary Jane's and Michael's business did not go well. She was offered a chance to work in Malaysia by a neighbor, Maria Cristina Sergio.