1998 Student Kidnapping is Human Rights Violation
Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
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Prabowo Subianto is hoping to erase his sins in relation to the 1998 kidnappings. Gross human rights violations will not be a priority.
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.
The new ministries and agencies established by Prabowo Subianto cannot operate immediately. Some lack office space, have tight budgets, and are short on staff. The authority of the Haj and Umrah Organizing Agency even violates the law.
The rupiah is weakening amid the power transition, with global factors also exerting heavy pressure.
The new government under Prabowo Subianto is already formed. Can we hope for what the future holds?
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Food, like language, clothing, and customs, is a marker of our roots. Especially in the past.
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
Prabowo Subianto formed a large cabinet to accommodate the interests of parties, businessmen, and his supporters. Mining entrepreneur Haji Isam is suspected of proposing several ministerial candidates.
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor is suspected of receiving commissions on three projects in the e-catalog. He has not been seen since being named a suspect.
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
Empathy is the key to happiness. We are happy when we help others, we are happy when we do good.
OJK’s right of reply and a remembrance to Mochtar Lubis who wrote about government.
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
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.
A reader’s letter suggests authorities seek ways for safe and efficient logistics transportation, in order to minimize traffic accidents.
The KPK Leadership and Supervisory Board Selection Committee claimed to have followed procedures, and Jokowi reportedly did not intervene.
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.
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
As President Jokowi's term neared its end, instructions were given to promote the government's achievements, and billions of rupiah in contracts were offered to the media.
The market showed no positive reaction ahead of Prabowo Subianto's government, which was held back by the high amount of debt.
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Tempo accompanied several differently-abled people as they navigated public transportation in Jakarta.
Jakarta is striving to provide inclusive transportation, but challenges remain, from funding issues to construction oversight.
Despite some improvements, much still needs to be done regarding access to public transport for people with disabilities.
Officials are all trying to avoid responsibility for illegal gold mining in protected forests. The dangers to the environment and to health are being ignored.
Instead of paying its debts, the Bakrie Group is suing 12 creditors. This could become a bad precedent for the investment climate.
The contest for the selection of the Supreme Court Chief Justice is heating up. There are indications it is riddled with the interests of the government and tycoons.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
The race for the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is heating up amid a flurry of allegations against certain candidates. There is suspicion of backing from business circles.
Indonesia and other countries continue to oppose the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission proposes a delay.
VIVA Group is facing a restructuring process under a debt payment suspension scheme and is threatened with bankruptcy. There are maneuvers to lobby creditors and reduce debt.
Media companies are experiencing upheaval due to the rapid changes in the business landscape. The industry is moving towards a new equilibrium.
Jokowi is preparing for the incoming Prabowo-Gibran administration starting in late February 2024. He hopes that Prabowo can continue his programs.
Power is never without crisis. Tumapel shows power as a story of unending antagonism.
The kidnapping of pilot Phillip Mehrtens was ended through negotiation. This is a lesson for the Prabowo administration about how to resolve the Papua conflict.
The sea sand export policy benefits financial backers close to tycoons. Also, it is a gift for Singapore.
Political parties replace elected legislative members over alleged vote manipulation.
The partnership between Riau regional company and Kingswood Capital Ltd resulted in criminal charges, with two top executives now facing allegations of embezzlement.
Customs has differing views from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries regarding sea sand export tariffs, aiming for regulations that facilitate ease.
Egianus Kogeya quietly freed Susi Air pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens. His hope to trade the pilot for Papua’s independence failed.
The government plans to dredge 17.6 billion cubic meters of sea sand and sediment, altering the landscape and destroying marine life.
Two ministers of President Joko Widodo have paved the way for the exploitation and export of sea sand. Domestic and export interests are at odds.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
The demand for sea sand continues to increase, driven by the growth of infrastructure, construction, and the glass and solar panel industries.
The plan to export sea sand faces obstacles from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Oppositions also come from the DPR.
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
The leakage of six million Taxpayer Identification Numbers (NPWP).
The KPK named five suspects in the Bank BJB advertising budget corruption, but it has yet to implicate high-ranking officials in the West Java Provincial Administration.
Arsjad Rasyid and Anindya Bakrie both claim support from regional Kadin branches. Legal battles continue.
Anindya Bakrie ousts Arsjad Rasjid from the position of General Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The Palace’s support shifted.
The clearing of forests for the food estate project does not yet have an environmental impact assessment. It will be issued later.
Two food estate projects are simultaneously being launched, targeting 2.29 million hectares of forest and land in Merauke. There are intrigues involving Prabowo and Jokowi. This report is part of a collaborative coverage and research initiative by Tempo, the Pusaka Bentala Rakyat Foundation, and Trend Asia.
The rice paddy development program will sacrifice 1.02 million hectares of customary land in Merauke. It will also annihilate biodiversity.
Why do we still import rice from Vietnam? Is Indonesia not an agricultural country?
The Fed and Bank Indonesia cut rates, allowing the banks to gain maximum profit.
Preparing 2.9 million hectares of land under the food estate program in Merauke, South Papua, the government aims to achieve rice and sugar self-sufficiency within three to four years. Mirroring the previous failed food estate initiative.
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 power wheeling scheme is important to end the monopoly in the supply of electricity. It could accelerate the energy transition.
News summary on the conflict of interest of KPK leadership candidates and 44 ministries in Prabowo’s government.
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
The quota for rooftop solar power plant installations is nearly exhausted. Demand from both industry and households is skyrocketing.
If matters are left to those who are not expert, we are destined to face a destruction.
There is increasingly compelling evidence of a gratification in the form of a private jet for Kaesang Pangarep. The KPK could investigate this thoroughly.
The DPR rejected all candidates for Supreme Court and ad hoc human rights justices put forward by the Judicial Commission. There needs to be transparency in the selection process.
Pope Francis was enthusiastically welcomed on his visit to Indonesia. It was the simple journey of a religious leader and campaigner for social justice.
Commission III of the House of Representatives rejected all the Supreme Court judge candidates proposed by the Judicial Commission. The rejection allegedly was due to their favored candidate failed to pass.
Indonesia and the Vatican enjoyed a good relationship long before the Pope’s visit. The Vatican reportedly helped Indonesia lobby the European Union.
The first agenda item on Pope Francis’ visit was to meet with marginalized communities. The Pope encourages Catholic Church leaders to welcome Muslim refugees.
Pope Francis received a warm welcome on his visit to Indonesia. Appearing with simplicity, he brought a mission of inter-faith dialogue.
Persis Solo attracts substantial funding since Kaesang Pangarep acquired its shares. Sponsors tend to be influenced by the prominence of the owner.
Startups owned by Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep are flooded with venture capital injections. Assisted by a presidential advisor.
A photograph of a private jet window exposes Kaesang Pangarep and Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s connections to a network of business actors.
Optimism is brewing in the financial markets, while the real sector is signaling a slowdown. A heavy burden for the incoming president.
Violence broke out as police attempted to disperse a demonstration in Central Java. The use of tear gas needs evaluation.
Chair of the Presidium of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Monsignor Antonius Subianto Bunjamin spoke about the preparations for Pope Francis’ visit.
The Attorney General’s Office named 23 people as defendants in a tin corruption case in Bangka Belitung. A high-ranking National Police officer is involved.
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.
The trial of the defendants in the tin corruption case revealed the involvement of Brig. Gen. Mukti Juharsa. He evaded scrutiny from the Attorney General’s Office.
The selection process for BPK members is under scrutiny following multiple instances of its leaders being implicated in corruption cases. The selection process is deemed to be lax.
The name of Brig. Gen. Mukti Juharsa is implicated in the tin corruption case. The Attorney General’s Office must not be soft and slow.
The Constitutional Court returns politics to the people. But voters will once again be spectators of a banal political circus.
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
The Indonesia Onward Coalition failed to materialize the ‘empty box’ scenario in several regions in the 2024 regional head elections. Some coalition members have jumped ship.
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.
The 2025 State Budget’s Financial Note illustrates Prabowo Subianto’s financial policies. There is hope for economic improvements.
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.
KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata talks about the sting operations and the independence of the anti-graft commission.
Just months before the end of his term, Jokowi appointed Bahlil Lahadalia as Energy and Mineral Resources Minister. The position is considered prone to conflicts of interest.
Two months before stepping down, Jokowi reshuffled the cabinet, selecting close allies of Prabowo Subianto.
BRIN is designing the Peluit-40 nuclear reactor to replace diesel power plants, claiming it to be safer.
The hijacking of the Constitutional Court’s decision on the Regional Head Election Law affects investor confidence, and political commotion hurts Prabowo’s government.
It is natural for someone to want their children, relatives, or close friends to get a position. However, facilitating them to receive that position at the expense of ethics, law, and justice, it may end up in practices of nepotism.
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.
Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah explains the issues surrounding the mass layoffs in the industrial sector.
Born into a wealthy family, Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin became the lion of the City Council. A freedom fighter who fought for the weak.
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