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.
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Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
The Rohingya refugees living in Pekanbaru have more freedom to move around and reside in lodgings. Their children can also attend school.
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
Several Rohingya refugees successfully built their careers in various fields. They continued to work and raised awareness about the plight of displaced Rohingya refugees.
Rohingya refugees are still living in several inadequate temporary shelters in Aceh.
Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
The government plans to liquidate Jiwasraya after the settlement of policyholder claims. A massive deficit still hangs over the company.
Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah explains the issues surrounding the mass layoffs in the industrial sector.
Muhammadiyah follows Nahdlatul Ulama’s step to accept mining concession offer from the government. Muhammadiyah General Chair Haedar Nashir explains about it.
Muhammadiyah accepts the government’s mining concession offer. Many members are against it. Busyro Muqoddas, Chair of Muhammadiyah’s Law and Human Rights Council explains.
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
Chair of the Indonesian contingent, Anindya Bakrie, explains the team’s medal target in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah does not mean the terrorist threat disappears. We must remain vigilant.
Senior member of Jamaah Islamiyah explains the reasons for dissolving the organization.
The idea of dissolving Jamaah Islamiyah emerged over the past few years. The group is learning about jihad from new books and foreign Islamic scholars.
Densus 88 Anti Terrror proactively facilitated the dissolution of Jamaah Islamiyah. Members still keep weapons and other dangerous munition.
The KPK questioned Hasto Kristiyanto again in connection with the Harun Masiku bribery case. Is it true that this is the result of the Presidential Palace interfering?
The ecosystem restoration permit of Rimba Raya Conservation that was revoked by the Environment and Forestry Ministry was going to be taken over by other firm. The company filed a lawsuit with the State Administrative Court.
Muhammadiyah’s fund transfer could trigger an equalization of the scale of business of sharia banks. Bank Syariah Indonesia has been too dominant over the sharia banking industry.
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Muhammadiyah withdrew trillions of rupiah from Bank Syariah Indonesia. It was the accumulation of various problems, from operational matters to appointment of commissioners.
There were many irregularities with the sale of the assets relating to corruption in Jiwasraya. The auction winner received special treatment.
The auction value of the seized assets from the corruption case of Asuransi Jiwasraya is allegedly below the market price. It is linked to an ex-convict in a bribery case.
Syahrul Yasin Limpo is alleged to have taken money from Agriculture Ministry officials. Those paying the money must also be held responsible.
Syahrul Yasin Limpo denied ordering his subordinates to collect tributes. The money was used for the personal interests of his wife and children.
Agriculture Ministry high-ranking officials routinely took up collections to raise money for Syahrul Yasin Limpo from 2020 to 2023. They often used the treasurer’s cash account.
Surabaya lawyer Ahmad Riyadh denies entertaining a Supreme Court judge in a seafood restaurant. He is also implicated in Gazalba Saleh’s case.
Robert Bonosusatya denies involvement in the Bangka Belitung tin corruption case. He often discusses tin business with other entrepreneurs.
The Attorney General’s Office continues to look for other suspects in the tin sector corruption case. Robert Bonosusatya is also being questioned as a witness.
Indonesian badminton men’s singles coach, Irwansyah, talks about the achievements in the 2024 All England.
Rabithah Alawiyah is the only institution in Indonesia that keeps records of the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. These days, people are less concerned about the details of their family lines.
BTN Syariah is preparing to acquire Bank Muamalat. It is the latest option to improve the financial health of Bank Muamalat, despite the move being rejected by the MUI.
Robert Priantono Bonosusatya denies owning shares in Refined Bangka Tin, the mining company involved in the Bangka Belitung illegal tin case.
The Indonesian Solidarity Party is predicted will not enter the Senayan legislative building. The campaign fund promised by the central board was not disbursed.
Istaka Karya project vendors and subcontractors are desperately trying to collect receivables from various projects. Many end up indebted to banks.
Istaka Karya is embroiled in issues arising from a number of its projects. There are overpayments and problematic partners.
The conflict between former residents of Kampung Bayam and Jakpro ends up at the Police. Apartment prices are deemed too high.
Adhi Karya denies that subcontractors supply fill soil from illegal mining for the Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road project.
The Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road project is allegedly built using illegal sandstone. It has come to the attention of the KPK and the Presidential Staff.
His experience in the theater makes Jeremias Nyangoen mature in dealing with acting. This leads him to be Tempo’s Best Director.
The prosecutor persists in filing a cassation against the acquittal of Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti. It is a threat to the freedom of expression.
Rohingya refugees risk their lives to reach Aceh. They are rejected by society and their fate is unclear.
Rohingya refugees have fled to many countries. They live as castaways with no certainty about their future.
For the sake of humanity, the Indonesian government must not be hypocritical or wash its hands of the Rohingya refugees.
After being expelled from Myanmar, Rohingya refugees are also rejected in Aceh. UNHCR’s social media accounts are flooded with hate speech.
Waskita Karya wins new project tenders worth Rp11 trillion. It is a way of seeking salvage through the state budget.
Waskita Karya’s bond restructuring fails to reach a quorum. Investors, including pension fund managers, are getting more nervous.
Waskita Karya is caught in a big issue. It undertakes project assignments with loans and its own capital.
Waskita Karya is facing lawsuits and a pile of bills due to project debts. There are a number of options to keep businesses afloat.
The government plans to continue the fast-train project to Surabaya. This is a debt trap staring us in the face.
Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas had a meeting with the President before the Constitutional Court issued a ruling that allowed Gibran Rakabuming Raka to move forward as a vice presidential candidate.
The Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train will disrupt other modes of transportation. Tariffs would depend on the investment value.
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.
The KPK is investigating the money laundering case against former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Illicit money is suspected to have been channeled through the bank accounts of his daughter and granddaughter.
State arms firms are suspected of selling weapons to the Myanmar junta. National Commission on Human Rights is urged to act.
The KPK names Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect. The case is rife with conflicts of interest and political shenanigans.
Attorney Febri Diansyah on KPK’s discovery of a legal opinion during the raid on Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s house.
The KPK suspects that the attorneys of Syahrul Yasin Limpo have made a legal analysis on the basis of its investigation report. It is a way of escaping the corruption charge.
In addition to extortion and gratuities, other criminal cases await Syahrul Yasin Limpo. They are related to fertilizer subsidies and firearm ownership.
The KPK named Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect in extortion, gratuities and money laundering. He felt that he was extorted by KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri, who purportedly asked for money to stop the investigation.
ASEAN, under Indonesia’s chairmanship, is seeing progress in its approach to the Myanmar crisis. Continuity is needed to prevent setbacks.
Rohingya refugees are facing health and educational problems. ASEAN is expected to handle the refugees and military junta.
The Lamong Bay LNG Terminal project in Surabaya is abandoned. The potential for state loss reaches more than Rp300 billion.
Top management of Bank Mayapada allegedly obtained kickbacks from customer credit disbursements. The OJK was lax in their oversight of this bank owned by a member of the Presidential Advisory Council.
The government is investigating suspicions of fraud in the manipulation of Waskita Karya’s financial reports. An attempt to cover up corruption.
Surya Paloh’s relationship with President Jokowi has become increasingly tenuous after the former nominated Anies Baswedan for president. It has had an effect on Surya Paloh’s business.
Indonesia uses a quiet diplomacy approach in dealing with the Myanmar crisis. It requires more open and real diplomacy.
Marzuki Darusman on the petition at the Constitution Court as an effort to prosecute Rohingya genocide.
The government is seeking new investors for Bank Syariah Indonesia. They are hoping Islamic banks in the Middle East would become strategic investors.
The police are preparing new criminal charges against the Indosurya Cooperative. They are after laundered assets.
The police are preparing new criminal charges against the Indosurya Saving and Loan Cooperative. It is being accused of having criminal intent from the outset.
Myanmar’s military junta continues to receive political and financial support from other countries and international institutions. Are sanctions needed?
Sudrajad Dimyati once failed to make Supreme Court justice because of a bribery scandal in a restroom inside the DPR building. His wealth multiplied when he became a high court judge.
A letter about the wayang philosophy.
Letters from the readers on the Citayam Fashion Week, PeduliLindungi apps and general election ink.
The lack of public spaces in Jakarta’s satellite cities leads to the social phenomenon of Citayam Fashion Week. This shows the government’s failure to develop sustainable cities.
Bribes paid to former mayor Haryadi Suyuti confirm the shoddy practice of selling permits for hotels and apartments in Yogyakarta. This threatens the groundwater reserves in the city.
Jokowi appoints political party cadres as ministers and deputy ministers in the cabinet reshuffle. These politicians have been loyal to the President.
After taking hold of the Indonesia Green Industrial Estate, Garibaldi Thohir’s business partnership continues with the Kayan hydropower megaproject. There is another relative of Luhut Pandjaitan.
Amid Kayan PLTA’s unclear development plan, local communities begin to feel the impacts of the project. A greater risk threatens villagers surrounding the Kayan River.
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says it is imperative for ASEAN to maintain a consistent attitude on the Myanmar crisis. She also discusses Indonesia’s fundamental stance regarding the South China Sea, Indonesia’s G20 presidency, the outcome of her meeting with the Taliban’s representative and the termination of REDD++ cooperation with Norway.
Jamaah Islamiyah infiltrates mass organizations and political parties. Choosing to halt their terror acts, the terror organization is now focused on fundraising to prepare for jihad. They also manage to penetrate into various government institutions, including the military and the police.
Governance regarding music and song royalties is a tangled mess. Regulations and their execution have no accountability.
The chaos surrounding the management of song and music royalties is still ongoing. Celebrities who are and used to be in the inner circle of power are milking the system.
Artists are concerned about a new song royalty withdrawal and distribution system that is laden with numerous cuts. Song copyright holders face increasing pressure.
Despite having evidence of bribery, the KPK has not declared Azis Syamsuddin a suspect. There is increasing lobbying and politicization.
The Corruption Eradication Commission is investigating House Deputy Speaker Azis Syamsuddin in connection to several graft cases. Golkar Party officials are lobbying to extricate the Golkar politician.
ASEAN is progressing slowly in its handling of the crisis in Myanmar. The military junta refuses to meet envoy from the organization.
Seasoned musician Candra Darusman was again at the center of efforts to fight for the welfare of musicians and songwriters. As the chair of Indonesian Musician Union Federation (Fesmi), his input was solicited for the formulation of Government Regulation No. 56/2021 regarding the management of music royalties. The regulation inked by President Joko Widodo on March 30 not only governs parties responsible to pay royalties but also lays down the basis for the establishment of a data center as well as a music information system. Before he headed Fesmi in 2019, Candra represented Indonesia at World Intellectual Property Organization for 18 years, nine years respectively at the organization’s offices in Switzerland and Singapore. After decades of being active in intellectual property rights protection, Candra is determined to improve the lives of musicians and songwriters by, among others, improving royalty management amid new challenges in the digital era.
Budiyanto A. Gani is the biggest distributor of coronavirus test kits at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. He claims it is not because he is close to Doni Monardo.
The Attorney General's Office still has not named any new suspect in the Asuransi Jiwasraya investment funds scandal. For quite a while now, the Financial Services Authority has detected foul play in Jiwasraya's asset placement, but no firm action was ever taken.
The government of the City of Surabaya excels in waste management by involving the residents. The key is in budget allocation and a supportive bureaucratic structure.
The military coup d’état killed the democracy that had never really flourished in Myanmar. ASEAN must not remain silent.
Some regional Democrat Party officials are signing letters stating their loyalty to Agus Yudhoyono. Others are dissatisfied with Agus’ leadership.
The crash of flight SJ-182 is expected to put Sriwijaya Air under immense pressure and the shadows of heaping old debts.
The government injected Rp22 trillion into Jiwasraya by establishing a new insurance company. This is the best of all the possible schemes.
The arrest of Effendi Buhing, chief of the Laman Kinipan Customary Community, in late August has brought the name Tariu Borneo Bangkule Rajangk to the fore. A militia group named Pasukan Merah (the Red Brigade) has come forward to defend this traditional leader in Lamandau, Central Kalimantan. Red Brigade Chief Pangalangok Jilah claims that he has some 50,000 members spread all over the island of Kalimantan, including in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. While it used to be active in preserving Dayak customs and culture, the Red Brigade now also focuses on advocacy for its members who are entangled with the law. Tempo reports from Bukit Raya Toho, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan, one of the customary forests under the care of the Red Brigade.
Violence has escalated over the past year in Intan Jaya Regency. Civilians often fallen victim.
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Kamala Harris champions women’s legal and political rights, countering Donald Trump’s machismo.
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
The obligation to obtain halal certification leads to higher economic costs and corruption. Labeling products that are non-halal would be more efficient.
Entrepreneurs complain about the costly and complicated halal certification process. They must pay monthly fees for supervision.
Halal certification is slow due to inadequate supporting infrastructure. It has the potential to trigger a high-cost economy.
Entrepreneurs are pressured by the mandatory halal certification regulations. The costs associated with obtaining halal labels are considered expensive, and the procedures are complicated.
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Political parties replace elected legislative members over alleged vote manipulation.
KPK officials are inconsistent in their explanations of the Bank BJB corruption case. There are indications of collusion with the government.
Arsjad Rasyid and Anindya Bakrie both claim support from regional Kadin branches. Legal battles continue.
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.
The quota for rooftop solar power plant installations is nearly exhausted. Demand from both industry and households is skyrocketing.
Indonesia and the Vatican enjoyed a good relationship long before the Pope’s visit. The Vatican reportedly helped Indonesia lobby the European Union.
The PDI-P canceled its plan to nominate Anies Baswedan for the Jakarta gubernatorial election. Pressure came in the form of legal cases and revisions to the MD3 Law.
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) strives to counter candidates supported by the Palace. It is an early projection for the 2029 General Elections.
Airlangga Hartarto steps down as Golkar General Chair, an abrupt decision that stirs speculation that senior politicians and regional party leaders are being lobbied ahead of the party’s extraordinary national congress.
M.H. Thamrin and Sukarno were often seen as opposites in cooperative and non-cooperative movements. In reality, they were close friends.
The PDI-P plans to nominate Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election and is preparing to face candidates supported by Jokowi in other regions.
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
The government revives plans to impose taxes on sweetened beverages and other food products. There are also plans to implement a color-coded label as a replacement for the tax.
The government revises regulations on solar panel and photovoltaic power station’s local content requirement. Investors are hesitant due to unreasonable requirements.
Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto plan to revive the Supreme Advisory Council. Is it true that Jokowi will become its chair?
There is another wave of layoffs in the textile industry. This is the result of poor coordination between ministries when drawing up regulations.
Development for the IKN project is impacting Central Sulawesi. The excavation of rock and sand is becoming increasingly massive to supply construction materials for the new capital city.
Prabowo Subianto’s team is investigating the possibility of revising the State Finance Law and removing the debt ratio and budget deficit cap for the free nutritious meal program.
Thirteen-year-old Afif Maulana was found dead under a bridge in Padang, West Sumatra. He had allegedly been tortured by the police.
The police must establish an independent team to investigate the murder of Vina in Cirebon. It is possible there was manipulation.
The rising exchange rate of the US dollar is causing business problems. Hedging efforts are of little help when the rupiah is very weak.
BP Tapera Commissioner, Heru Pudyo Nugroho, explains the compulsory 3 percent cut of monthly income for the public housing savings scheme.
Invasive alien plant species are infesting many national parks in Indonesia. There is no comprehensive solution yet.
The PDI-P is quietly planning to support Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. Other political parties are wavering in their support.
The BPK found irregularities in gas sale transactions by PGN in 2017. This could be the way into investigating a number of other offences.
BPJS Kesehatan CEO Ali Ghufron Mukti explains the standard inpatient class system stipulated in the Presidential Regulation on Health Insurance.
Workers and entrepreneurs consider that the Tapera policy overlaps with the MLT program. Developers continue to benefit from both programs.
The complicated import regulations is causing congestion at ports. The constantly changing rules do not solve the problem.
The Attorney General’s Office claims the tender process of coal mining company Gunung Bara Utama complied with the regulations.
The enforcement of permanent legal rulings in numerous civil court cases, totaling Rp20.29 trillion, is facing delays. Recovery efforts have been stalled.
Ten percent of Indonesian plastic waste ends up in the ocean, spreading as far as the coast of Africa. It is time for a total ban on single-use plastic.
Satellite-based trackers prove that plastic waste from Cisadane reaches as far as Africa. It is sea pollution that spans across oceans.
The KPK Supervisory Board holds a hearing over alleged ethics violation of Commissioner Nurul Ghufron. He contends the allegations by bringing the case to the Jakarta State Administrative Court and pointing to another ethics violation case involving a Supervisory Board member.
The Supreme Court denied that a lawyer in Surabaya entertained one of its judges. The incidents allegedly took place in 2021 and 2024.
The surreptitious purchase of surveillance devices is a threat to democracy and to people’s rights to privacy. It is also prone to embezzlement and abuse.
Hundreds of electronic surveillance devices entered Indonesia from 2019 to 2021. One company is connected with the Israeli manufacturer of the Pegasus device.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno assures that the tourism fee will not be imposed on plane tickets.
The government repeatedly changes the regulations for importing goods. Special provisions are made only when public protests occur.
Import restrictions make it difficult for flour producers to obtain raw ingredients. Regulatory bans and restrictions threaten many industries.
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi explains the Gaza war and the Iran-Israel conflict with its impact on Indonesia’s economy.
Middle-class society is being squeezed. They don't get social assistance. Nor do they have enough savings while they incur the burdening debts.
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.
Head of the Department of Regulation and Market Development of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) explains regional bonds.
UIN Sunan Kalijaga professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah explains Islamic environmental jurisprudence in relation to climate change.
A number of legal cases occurred at unlicensed Islamic boarding schools. They escaped supervision by the Ministry of Religious Affairs because they were not registered.
Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) cannot be closed even if they do not have a license from the government. There is no protection from the Ministry of Religious Affairs if legal problems arise.
Prospective legislators need to spend large amounts of money to garner votes in increasingly transactional elections. A simpler system is needed.
Part of the public reveres habib and sayyid as a form of adoration for Prophet Muhammad. A controversy arises regarding the lineage of Bani Alawi.
The legalization of illegal mining and oil palm plantations in forest areas is rife with irregularities. This is plundering of natural resources using the Job Creation Law.
Corruption Eradication Commission’s Deputy for Prevention, Pahala Nainggolan, on the mechanism of administrative sanctions for companies mining illegally in forest areas.
Several companies are applying for permits to utilize sediment, including sea sand. Large corporations use landfills for land reclamation areas.
Seven former members of Kuala Lumpur’s Overseas Voting Committee (PPLN) are convicted for falsifying voters data. Personnel are deemed incompetent.
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.
The government plans to merge several state-owned construction companies, reducing their number to just three. This could spread debt problems among them.
The government is to combine BTN's sharia business unit with Bank Muamalat. This could lead to problems.
Press Council Chair Ninik Rahayu explains the Presidential Regulation on Publisher Rights for media business sustainability.
Floods and landslides hit West Sumatra. The impact of extreme rainfall was exacerbated by land use change in upstream areas.
Elevated rice and food inflation pose a significant threat of pushing people back into poverty. Regrettably, it has been largely overlooked by the government thus far.
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.
An interview with Director-General of Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation about the regulation on the protection and management of mangrove.
Jokowi has yet to propose a replacement for Firli Bahuri as KPK Chair. This is proof that the government does not care about wiping out corruption.
Massive election fraud in Indonesia’s elections occurs both domestically and abroad. Sirekap, the official election tracker, becomes part of the chaos in voting recapitulation.
President Joko Widodo still has not submitted the name of KPK’s new chairman to replace Firli Bahuri to the DPR. The effect of a shattered government coalition.
The Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign Team Chief Rosan Perkasa Roeslani responds to allegations of election frauds that purportedly benefitted the pair.
Discussions of the Asset Recovery Draft Law is stagnating in the DPR. It is key to preventing money laundering.
Through their album, Gelap Gempita, Sukatani expresses their angst about today’s sickening social, political, and environmental conditions.
A new regulation expands the opportunities for batik imports by easing the import mechanisms, citing the needs of state institutions.
Social assistance is prone to being manipulated for electoral interests. Misusing social assistance is political corruption.
PPATK Chief Ivan Yustiavandana’s explanation about abnormal election funds amounting to Rp51.4 trillion.
Is the fire at Tsingshan Indonesia nickel smelter really going to be blamed on workers?
Relations between Jokowi and the PSI party have been cordial for a long time. The Presidential Palace has been helping PSI seek funds since 2017. Jeffrie Geovanie supports the Jokowi political dynasty.
Reports on the Presidential Regulation on the Rempang Eco-City and the Jayapura riots.
The State Audit Agency discovers problems in Freeport Indonesia’s smelter project. The company manages to avoid paying late fines.
The Palestinian homeland neither originates from the distant past, nor is it a hope for the future.
Coldplay concert ticket swindlers allegedly used compliment tickets for sale to spectators. It is the common mode of ticket scalpers’ business operation.
Village officials are maneuvering to deliver Prabowo-Gibran to victory after receiving instruction from the Palace. Ganjar and Anies’ camps are moving quietly.
Munsa is famous as a dugong hunter on Bintan Island. Life has been hard since he stopped hunting five years ago.
Dugongs are no longer seen every day. They only appear in the east, south and west of the waters of Morotai Island.
In the villages, the climate crisis is marked by wild hogs trampling the rice fields. They have little choice as biodiversity collapses.
Siman Bahar is alleged to have manipulated gold imports and tax documentation. Action must be taken against officials backing him.
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.
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
Two rivals in Jakarta’s upcoming regional elections are sharpening their winning strategies. There is a rift in the Indonesia Onward Coalition.
Articles on power wheeling prevent the legislation of a New and Renewable Energy Bill. State electricity company PLN’s unique position could be left precarious.
The Bocor Alus Politik podcast receives the Udin Award that we dedicate to our viewers and readers.
An interview with Jerry Hermawan Lo. He denies the allegation that he runs an online gambling scheme.
A series of deaths of Irrawaddy dolphins is a warning that this rare animal is increasingly under threat. Extinction is only a matter of time.
Megawati Soekarnoputri is upset over legal cases and election obstructions of her cadres. Political differences heighten her conflict with Jokowi.
Tempo examined the achievements of Jokowi’s nine priority programs called Nawacita. There are numerous critical notes.
The guilty verdict for Karen Agustiawan shows that in Indonesia, even business decisions can easily lead to prosecution. This will have a long-term negative impact on our economy.
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.
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.
Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council Chair I Dewa Gede Palguna on his stance rejecting a revision to the Constitutional Court Law.
BI Rate hike fails to boost the rupiah. The markets await certainty on the new government’s fiscal policy direction.
Operators of the Jawa-1 steam-gas power plant are in a financial strain. Technical problems are slowing down the project’s development.
Arswendy Bening Swara gives a convincing performance as a wandering religious pilgrim.
Former Pertamina CEO, Karen Agustiawan, files a lawsuit against the audit of PricewaterhouseCoopers. It does not change the Corruption Eradication Commission’s investigation.
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.
A fire at the Tsingshan nickel smelter that killed 19 workers is believed to have been caused by carelessness. There was minimal oversight.
How will Nawawi Pomolango restore public trust in KPK?
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.
The Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council (MKMK) scrutinizes the role played by Constitutional Court Chief Justice Anwar Usman. The formation of the MKMK is being stalled.
Constitutional Court Chief Justice Anwar Usman is reportedly maneuvering to lower the minimum age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, paving the way for Gibran.
In the solo exhibition of Goenawan Mohamad, the drawings are honest and free. GM presents many solitary objects.
A number of cases show that carbon exchanges are prone to greenwashing. Carbon trading is considered a manipulative method.
Awareness of how fishing practices can be harmful is improved in Mentawai Islands, but there are still obstacles.
Former Director-General of Mineral and Coal, Ridwan Djamaluddin, is named as suspect in the Mandiodo Block nickel corruption case.
The support for Prabowo Subianto from Budiman Sudjatmiko and other 1998 activists is a form of political pragmatism. A disavowal of justice for the victims.
The inclusion of Jokowi volunteers in the cabinet could easily be exploited for the political interests of the president. It is moving further away from a cabinet of experts.
Goenawan Mohamad exhibits works depicting ghosts he encountered in a collective exhibition in Art Jog 2023.
Greenwashing practices are increasing in the finance industry. Indonesia does not yet have regulations to counter these deceptive actions.
PDI-P’s presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo talks candidly about the support he receives from Jokowi and Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Goenawan Mohamad’s gracious farewell from Sidelines.
Vanuatu's resolution to the United Nations on the obligation of states to preserve the climate will pave the way for ecocide to be brought to the International Criminal Court.
Excessive extraction of groundwater has been the greatest contributor to Jakarta’s land subsidence. The construction of drinking water pipes will be accelerated.
This award will motivate PNM to continue to give the best to Indonesia. #Infotempo
Nucleus Farma won five awards.
Ahmadi children suffer from persecution, but hold no grudges. They want to grow up to become doctors and pilots.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promises to protect Indonesian migrant workers.
Bandung and Bali are determined to become zero waste cities. Their journey begins by sorting garbage from the source.
A mathematics teacher in Manokwari, Krisye Kloudia Adimin, transforms the school’s teaching method and interaction with students after joining the Guru Penggerak Program.
Erniwati, Principal of the State Elementary School 66 in Pekkabata, West Sulawesi, holds inspirational class events at her school. This participant in the Guru Penggerak program, known for her punctuality, makes many breakthroughs through her works.
The King of Malaysia finally sworn in Anwar Ibrahim as the new prime minister while the National Alliance decides to become opposition.
This award becomes a new standard for PNM to develop and keep growing. #Infotempo
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The award winners at the annual event were assessed based on the rating results of the Infobank Research Bureau with the criteria for business growth and important financial ratios. #Infotempo
The rise in food and fuel prices is out of control. The Russia-Ukraine war triggers the inflation.
The marriage of Anwar Usman to the sister of President Joko Widodo could damage the independence and quality of the rulings issued by the Constitutional Court. This is at odds with the Judicial Authority Law.
Letters: from the Pelalawan forest to handling an ankle injury.
The ethical violations by doctor Terawan Agus Putranto are plain for all to see. The Indonesian Doctors Association made the right decision.
Mud from nickel mining and processing is reportedly polluting the waters around Kawasi, Obi Island, North Maluku. Tailing waste is also being dumped into the sea.
The Press Council gives its Award 2021 to Tempo in the printed media category. This award is for you, loyal readers.
Tempo again presents a special report as an effort to verify the historical claims manufactured by Suharto’s regime surrounding the September 30, 1965 tragedy. This time, we wish to present the life, activism, and ideas of Gerwani Chair, Umi Sardjono.
Norway has not yet released US$56 million to Indonesia under the REDD+ arrangement. Negotiators from both countries are still deliberating the matter.
There is no longer any need for the government to be responsible for research into the Nusantara vaccine being promoted by former Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto. None of the claims about it have been tested clinically.
THE Sexual Violence Eradication Bill returned to the national legislation limelight on 23 March. This is the fruit of the labor of women’s rights activists who have been tireless in realizing legislation to protect women from sexual violence. But the struggle is far from over. Since it was first proposed by the National Commission on Violence against Women in 2012, the draft regulation has been in limbo. After entering the national legislation program in 2016, the bill remained unpassed. Women’s rights activists have gone through a winding road to convince the House of Representatives and the government so that the draft regulation can be immediately discussed and passed.
The government removed the ash resulting from burning coal in power plants from the category of hazardous and toxic waste. The industry sector is not yet ready to exploit it.
The ruling, or fatwa, from the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) that concludes the AstraZeneca vaccine haram—forbidden—should not be a consideration in the Covid-19 vaccination program. Matters of health need medical and scientific considerations, not fatwas.
Terawan Agus Putranto is promoting the Nusantara vaccine to a number of officials. The National Institute of Health Research and Development does not fully supported research plans for this dendritic-cell vaccine. Terawan is also attaching researchers’ names without their consent.
The New and Renewable Energy Bill must accelerate the endeavor to abandon fossil-based energy sources such as coal. As a precondition, the mechanism for purchasing electricity must be revised.
The House of Representatives is preparing to fast-track the discussions on the New and Renewable Energy Bill. Some new ideas are not accommodated.
Cases of illegal SIM card swaps ending in bank account theft have increased in the past year. Allegedly bank employees are involved.
Due to the government limiting the level of covid testing, people in several regions are having difficulty accessing swab tests.
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The pollution of the Bengawan Solo River continues without any satisfactory solution. Serious measures are needed against the companies that dispose waste.
Swab tests were conducted under irregular circumstances on activists in East Kalimantan. Some think it was a ruse to halt their advocacy activities.
Crystal methamphetamine from Myanmar is often smuggled in by Taiwanese fishermen. National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has identified the ships used for this purpose since 2017, but their names are frequently changed to cover the traffickers’ tracks.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict major public activities, the government predicts the national economic growth to take a nose dive to minus 4.3 percent in the second quarter. “For the most part, the drop is attributed to a sharp decline in consumer spending,” said Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, 57, during a special interview with Tempo on July 17.
Ties between players in a suspected corruption case at Jiwasraya are becoming clearer. The involvement of investment managers led investigators to the Financial Services Authority and the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Bosowa Corporation is attempting to maintain control over Bank Bukopin, which is one step away from being handed over to Kookmin Bank. Due to Bank Bukopin’s worsening liquidity, it has become increasingly urgent to inject more capital into the bank. Bukopin’s chronic illness came to the surface due to loan issues with companies affiliated with the Kalla group and Bosowa.
Four species of primates endemic to Mentawai Islands are now endangered. Most of their populations are found just outside of Siberut National Park, in what is designated as production forest area. This report is supported by the Rainforest Journalism Fund under partnership with the Pulitzer Center.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Joko Widodo’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka is one step away from becoming Solo’s mayor. Although he received rejection from the Solo branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), that chose to support another candidate, Gibran has the support of PDI-P’s central board. Other parties have given their support after some lobbying from the Palace. Gibran also has the full support of his family.
Four species of primates endemic to Mentawai Islands are now endangered. Most of their populations are found just outside of Siberut National Park, in what is designated as production forest area. This report is supported by the Rainforest Journalism Fund under partnership with the Pulitzer Center.
West Java Governor Mochamad Ridwan Kamil has ordered large-scale social restrictions—or PSBB as widely known—across the entire West Java region starting May 6 following the successful implementation of the same measures in Bogor-Depok-Bekasi and Greater Bandung.
Sri Tiawati was adamant to build a school for her tribe in Semeriot village. She was once embarrassed to have been a native of Dayak Punan.
After unearthing cesium-137 (Cs-137) nuclear waste in an empty lot in the Batan Indah housing estate, Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten, the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) and police discovered illegal radioactive material in a house on Block A-22 in the same complex. The house owner is Suhaedi Muhammad, a senior officer at the National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan).
I WAS a participant with the highest rating in the #maudigaransimurah program of Bukalapak carried out on October 7-December 31, 2019.
Indonesians in China are taking every possible way to return to mother land. It is a journey of endless airport checks.
Using the right to institute an inquiry could cloud the Jiwasraya issue. Maintaining investor trust is more important.
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leaders are only half-heartedly pursuing the alleged bribery of General Elections Commission (KPU) member, Wahyu Setiawan, who was apprehended on January 8.
After General Elections Commission (KPU) commissioner, Wahyu Setiawan, was reportedly arrested, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Secretary-General, Hasto Kristiyanto, ‘disappeared’ almost one full day.
The Jiwasraya scandal is a reflection of how atrocious monitoring of financial services in this country. Investor trust in financial markets could rapidly dissipate.
The torrential downpour which lasted for over five hours as New Year’s Day of 2020 was ushered in caused flooding across most of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
People nowadays can accuse, fault-find and convey any public harsh criticism without need for clarification.
The state-owned enterprises ministry is to implement its scheme for rescuing Jiwasraya. This will become a bad precedent.
Fazri Pahlawan aka Abu Zee Ghuroba, Emir of the Bekasi Jamaah Ansharud Daulah:
Before the acid attack, a police official warned Novel of a potential terror attack on him. Novel once met with National Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnavian.
Young Mentawai tattoo artists are attempting to revive the region’s dying tattoo art. The group documents traditional motifs and gives away free tattoos.
WIFE of former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kristiani Herrawati or Ani Yudhoyono, passed away at Singapore’s National University Hospital on Saturday, June 1. Ani, 66, died after battling leukemia.
The dwarf, the bastard, the eunuch with his falsetto…they are not strong impeccable characters like Diana, the Amazonian with a perfect figure in Wonder Woman, or Clark Kent, the handsome, polite, awkward man who occasionally transforms into Superman.
The 2025 State Budget’s Financial Note illustrates Prabowo Subianto’s financial policies. There is hope for economic improvements.
The 2025 State Budget accommodates several of Prabowo Subianto’s programs. Lobbying efforts are underway to ensure the smooth implementation of these priority programs.
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