Jogokariyan, a Model for Mosques
Mosque administrators are learning about inclusivity from the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta. The community is involved there from the outset.
Search Result “Ri Tahun 79 Jdih Bpk 2018 Perpres”
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
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
Agrinas Palma in Disputed Oil Palm Plantations
Agrinas Palma is entrusted with thousands of hectares of oil palm plantations entangled in legal disputes. The company is run by military personnel.
Economy Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Fikri Jufri: Civic Courage in a Difficult Time
Fikri Jufri was known as a young journalist with a vast social circle. He displayed civic courage during difficult times.
In Memoriam Monday, March 17, 2025 Edition
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza’s Lawyer, Reyno Yohannes Romein: Kerry’s Business Has No Ties to His Parent
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto’s lawyer, Reyno Yohannes Romein, denied that his client benefited from the mark-up of oil imports.
Cover Story Monday, March 10, 2025 Edition
Yandri Susanto’s Strategy to Win His Wife in Serang Regional Head Election
Yandri Susanto’s involvement in securing his wife’s victory in the regional head election was exposed in the Constitutional Court. The president has yet to take a firm stance.
National Monday, March 10, 2025 Edition
Efforts for Indonesia’s Shrimp to Reclaim Premium Status
Products from Indonesia’s shrimp farms are currently considered as mere substitute for the premium shrimp products from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam.
Environment Monday, March 10, 2025 Edition
The Mangrove-Friendly Shrimp Farm
Vannamei shrimp farming in Donggala is overturning traditional aquaculture practices. It differs from silvofishery.
Environment Monday, March 10, 2025 Edition
A Lesson about Integrity
In Indonesia, nepotism looks pervasive with the perpetrators, who are national figures, feeling no self-guilt due to lack of integrity.
Letters Monday, March 10, 2025 Edition
Prabowo Instigating a Potential Financial Crisis
Negative sentiment is dominating Indonesia’s financial market. A major financial crisis is imminent if there is no change in government policy.
Market Pulse Monday, March 3, 2025 Edition
Privatizing Conservation Areas’ Restoration
The government is drafting regulations for the restoration of conservation areas by private entities, non-governmental organizations, or local communities. Carbon trading could be a business option.
Environment Monday, March 3, 2025 Edition
How Megawati Reacted to Hasto Kristiyanto's Detention
Megawati Soekarnoputri is reportedly disappointed with Prabowo Subianto over the KPK’s decision to detain Hasto Kristiyanto, despite their secret communication.
National Monday, March 3, 2025 Edition
Strange Intervention in the Sritex Case
The Sritex bankruptcy liquidators could not work properly to recover loans owed to creditors. There were threats from senior police officers.
Opinion Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
The Implications of Hasto Kristiyanto’s Arrest
The KPK arrests PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto in the bribery case involving a KPU member and Harun Masiku. The BLBI case is also resurfaced.
Law Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Hasto Kristiyanto’s Lawyer, Maqdir Ismail: Hasto’s Case is Not Normal
Hasto Kristiyanto prepares a new pre-trial motion after being detained by the KPK. He still believes that his case is politically motivated.
Law Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer: No Layoffs at Sritex
Immanuel Ebenezer confirmed reports of law enforcement involvement, including the police and state intelligence, in the government’s efforts to save Sritex.
Economy Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
The Scenario to Save Sritex
The government reportedly prepares a state-owned enterprise to rescue Sritex. The option of investment under Danantara emerges.
Economy Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Sritex under Police Protection
Curators struggle to execute Sritex bankruptcy ruling amid alleged government and police intervention.
Economy Monday, February 24, 2025 Edition
Extensive Planning of the Sea Barrier Crime
The police and prosecutors have yet to target the officials who issued building use permits and maritime ownership rights in Tangerang. A planned crime.
Opinion Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Erick Thohir, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises: Danantara Ensures SOEs Make Breakthroughs
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir shares his perspectives on Danantara and the new SOEs Law.
Cover Story Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid: We Are Cooperative with Business Owners
Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid explains the polemic surrounding the sea barriers and the land certificates for the north coastal areas in the Tangerang Regency.
Interview Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Sharing Power over State-Owned Enterprises
The State-Owned Enterprises Law regulates the division of authority between the SOEs Ministry and Danantara. There is potential for conflict.
Cover Story Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Storing Other Countries’ Carbon
The government is aggressively marketing the business of storing carbon dioxide from other countries. This move raises concerns about potential leaks and greenwashing.
Environment Monday, February 10, 2025 Edition
Prabowo’s Budget Cuts to Be Reallocated to Priority Programs
Prabowo Subianto slashes state spending to finance the free nutritious meals program as sluggish tax revenues drain the state treasury.
Cover Story Monday, February 10, 2025 Edition
Gerindra Party Executive Chair Sufmi Dasco Ahmad: There is No Shadow of Jokowi in Prabowo’s Administration
Gerindra Party Executive Chair Sufmi Dasco Ahmad responds to the negative assessment of the first 100 days of the Prabowo-Gibran administration in a special interview with Tempo.
National Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno: The Pattern of Coordination is Ongoing
Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno talks about the foreign policy of President Prabowo Subianto’s government.
International Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra: Amnesty for Corrupt Officials Does Not Exist in Legal Terminology
Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra confirms that pardoning corruptors is not recognized in the Indonesian legal system. His ministry is still using the old budget.
Law Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
The Hypocrisy of Pro-Environment Promises
The first 100 days of Prabowo’s administration displays hypocrisy in environmental management. The vision is different from the reality.
Opinion Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
On the Brink of Authoritarianism
Militarism has strengthened in the 100 days of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It has given rise to competitive authoritarianism.
Opinion Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
The Tangerang Sea Barrier
The sea barrier in the waters of Tangerang shows demarcation of territory ownership. The barrier signifies not only value deserving to be protected but also human ambition to have control over territory.
Letters Monday, February 3, 2025 Edition
Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie Presents Dark Children’s Stories with Oddities and Parodies
The novel Mari Pergi Lebih Jauh by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie presents a dark children’s story with various oddities and parodies. Parents are the source of the problems.
Special Report Monday, January 27, 2025 Edition
Arifatul Choiri Fauzi: Nutrition Is Not Just a Women's Issue
Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifatul Choiri Fauzi on the progress of the free nutritious meal program and violence against women and children.
Interview Monday, January 27, 2025 Edition
Mari Elka Pangestu: The 8 Percent Growth Target Is Hard to Achieve Without Increased Investments
Deputy Chair of the National Economic Council Mari Elka Pangestu explains Prabowo’s economic policies and the 8 percent economic growth target.
Interview Monday, January 20, 2025 Edition
Chief of Public Information Bureau of the National Police, Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko: The Mastermind Behind the Extortion Is Revealed in the Ethical Trial
The National Police is evaluating the procedure for drug raids after police officers were involved in extorting DWP 2024 spectators. There is potential that the case would be taken to criminal court.
Law Monday, January 13, 2025 Edition
Amir Sjarifoeddin
Revolution in the thoughts and the political activism of Amir Sjarifoeddin. A leader with strength of character.
Marginalia Monday, January 13, 2025 Edition
The Irony of Industrial Gas Crisis
PGN’s gas supply for industrial customers fell sharply this year, resulting from poor management of the energy and gas business.
Opinion Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
The Pursuit of Hasto Kristiyanto to Get Jokowi
Jokowi and Hasto Kristiyanto are bluffing one another over the Harun Masiku case, resorting to cowardly means to win.
Opinion Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Behind House Ethics Council’s Summoning of Critical Members
The House of Representatives’ Ethics Council is examining several critical House members. The verification process of the reports appears questionable.
National Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto: This Case Has Political Motives
Hasto Kristiyanto maintains that there are political motives behind the bribery case he is currently embroiled in. These motives may be aimed at shaking the PDI-P.
Cover Story Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
The Electric Taxi Gimmick from Vietnam
Xanh SM, a Vietnamese taxi operator, is aggressively expanding in Indonesia. It is linked with an electric vehicle manufacturer.
Economy Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti: Evaluation of Learning System Is a Must
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti on the school zoning system as well as the importance of evaluating the learning system.
Interview Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Industries Struggle with Solutions to the Gas Price Hikes
Industrial players struggle to find alternatives to increasingly expensive gas. The only options are to reduce production levels or raise prices.
Economy Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Gas Supply Crisis in Industrial Centers
The gas supply from the Corridor Block pipeline plummets. Gas-using industries in Java and Sumatra face rising costs.
Economy Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Fedi Nuril: Public Must Become the Opposition
Actor Fedi Nuril talks about his activism in protest of the democratic decline, and the leadership of Jokowi and Prabowo.
Interview Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Those Who Strive for Indonesia's Democracy
Despite various pressures, civil society movements provided much hope in 2024. They need to be more solid and strategically directed.
Opinion Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Gift for Foreign Prisoners
President Prabowo Subianto has repatriated foreign prisoners, Mary Jane and members of the Bali Nine. There were special requests.
National Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Guerrilla Action Against a Self-Sufficiency Project in Merauke
The people of the Marind-Anim traditional community are against a food estate project to create rice fields and sugar cane plantations in Merauke. They are speaking out in Papua and Jakarta.
Special Report 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
Celebrities’ Critical Voices on Social Media
Abdur Arsyad and Bintang Emon joined the August 22, 2024 protests, while Fedi Nuril continues to post his criticisms on social media. What moves them?
Special Report Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Batanghari River Basin Critical Condition Due to Illegal Gold Mining
Illegal mining exacerbates the critical condition of the upstream Batanghari River Basin Area (DAS). The fraudulent practices involve many actors.
Environment Monday, December 23, 2024 Edition
Right of Reply from Kukuh Mandiri Lestari
Agung Sedayu Group’s right of reply regarding the interview with Aguan, and letter on the free lunch program.
Letters 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
Protection for Sahbirin Noor in the KPK
Two directors at the KPK are suspected of obstructing the designation of Sahbirin Noor as a suspect. Investigators already reported this to the commission’s leadership.
Law Monday, December 16, 2024 Edition
The Free Nutritious Meal Program Stowaways
The government amended the beef import regulations in order to smooth the way for the free nutritious meal program. This will have a negative effect on the management of the livestock sector.
Opinion Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program Lags Behind in Southeast Asia
Indonesia still lags behind other countries that already implemented free school lunch programs.
International Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Forced Support for the Nutritious Meal Program
The government asks businesses to assist in importing cattle for the free nutritious meal project, with import recommendation issuance becoming the leverage.
Economy Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
The Disarray in Our Prison Management
The problem of overcrowding in jails has never been resolved. The law enforcement authorities need to put forward alternatives to punishment.
Opinion Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Immigration and Penitentiary Affairs Minister Agus Andrianto: There Are ‘Kingdoms’ in Prisons
Immigration and Penitentiary Affairs Minister Agus Andrianto on the issues ranging from the inmate escapes from Salemba Detention Center to Mary Jane’s repatriation.
Interview Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Textile Industries’ Predicaments
Textile industries seek a special waging policy. They fear being unable to pay minimum wages amid low demand.
Cover Story Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Sea Sasi Planning in Negeri Kailolo
The people of Kailolo draft regulations for the enforcement of marine sasi, aimed at improving coral reefs in their area.
Outreach Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Securing Anies Baswedan’s Support
Pramono Anung successfully secured Anies Baswedan’s support in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. There seems to be a political deal ahead of 2029.
Cover Story Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
BMKG Chief, Dwikorita Karnawati: Climate Action Has Yet to Show Results
BMKG Chief Dwikorita Karnawati on the extreme weather phenomenon triggered by environmental destruction and the potential for megathrust earthquakes.
Interview Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Jokowi and Prabowo’s Support in the Central Java Gubernatorial Election
The PDI-P is wary about Jokowi and Prabowo's support for Ahmad Luthfi in the Central Java gubernatorial election. Police are suspected of pressuring business owners for support.
Cover Story Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Taking Over Agriculture SOEs
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman aims to take control of state-owned enterprises in the agriculture and food sectors in an attempt to orchestrate food self-sufficiency.
Economy Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Loopholes in Debt Write-Offs for Small Businesses
The government writes off non-performing loans of fishermen and small business owners. Detailed criteria can prevent moral hazards.
Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
MSME Debts Write-Offs
The government’s policy of allowing MSME loans write-offs under certain conditions is deemed prone to moral hazard and misuse.
Economy Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology: We Don’t Want to Come Off as Authoritarian
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro explains BRIN’s position in the Prabowo government.
Interview Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Repatriated Artifacts from the Netherlands
A collection of hundreds of cultural artifacts from the second phase of repatriation from the Netherlands is on display at the National Museum of Indonesia.
Interlude Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Indonesia Investment Authority in Search of Sovereign Wealth
The Indonesia Investment Authority is set to merge with Danantara, but it still fails to optimize investments and faces ongoing issues with foreign investor confidence.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Reducing the Authority of the SOEs Ministry
Danantara will reduce the authority of the SOEs Minister. Transferring the management of major SOEs will make the Ministry almost powerless.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Tough Measures to Save Sritex
The move by President Prabowo Subianto to save Sritex could well lead to corruption. A smart strategy is needed to rescue collapsing companies.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Judicial Commission Chair, Amzulian Rifai: Being ‘God’s Representative’ Carries Heavy Consequences
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
Interview Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Mission to Save Sritex
Prabowo Subianto orders four ministers to rescue the bankrupt textile company Sritex. A potential bailout from the state is on the table.
Economy Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Fall of Textile Factories
After Sritex, other major textile companies are also collapsing. Incentives and support are needed to curb imported goods.
Economy Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Success Stories of Rohingya Refugees
Several Rohingya refugees successfully built their careers in various fields. They continued to work and raised awareness about the plight of displaced Rohingya refugees.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
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
Barito Renewables Energy’s IPO Violation
The Stock Exchange detects alleged violations in the IPO of Barito Renewables Energy. There are indications of maneuvering around public shareholding requirements.
Economy Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Why Prabowo Selects Sri Mulyani as Finance Minister
Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor’s Corruption
South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor is suspected of receiving commissions on three projects in the e-catalog. He has not been seen since being named a suspect.
Law Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Maritime Affairs Ministry
A number of policies from Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono are riddled with conflicts of interest. They benefit his son, Indra Trenggono.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Business of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister’s Son
Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revives a shutdown port. There is indication that the minister’s son is involved in the fisheries business.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi: I don’t want it to be in the form of an ad
Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Bakrie Group Debt Gamble
Instead of paying its debts, the Bakrie Group is suing 12 creditors. This could become a bad precedent for the investment climate.
Opinion Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin: The Election of a New Chief is Always a Hot Topic
Supreme Court Chief Justice Muhammad Syarifuddin uses artificial intelligence to handle cases. Case brokers continue to be a threat.
Law Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
VIVA’s Maneuvers on the Brink of Bankruptcy
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.
Economy Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
US Ambassador, Kamal Shirin Lakhdhir: We Have Long Worked with Prabowo
United States Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir speaks about women, education, and Indonesia’s new administration.
International Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Drug Syndicate in Tarakan Prison
Hendra Sabarudin’s drug network distributed methamphetamine from Tarakan prison starting in 2017, allegedly aided by police and prison guards.
Law Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
How Dredging Sea Sand and Sediments Impact Marine Ecosystem
The government plans to dredge 17.6 billion cubic meters of sea sand and sediment, altering the landscape and destroying marine life.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Power-Sharing in Prabowo’s Cabinet
President-elect Prabowo’s cabinet is predicted to be filled by more than 40 ministries in an effort to accommodate the interest of the parties supporting him.
National Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
A Roadmap to End Electricity Monopoly
The power wheeling scheme is important to end the monopoly in the supply of electricity. It could accelerate the energy transition.
Opinion Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Jakarta Gubernatorial Candidates Going After the Anies’ Voter Base
Gubernatorial candidates are trying to win over the votes of Anies Baswedan supporters in the Jakarta regional election. Jokowi reportedly shifted his support.
National Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Gubernatorial Candidates Vying for Jakarta’s Votes
Pramono Anung and Ridwan Kamil shed light on the dynamics surrounding their appointments as Jakarta gubernatorial candidates.
Interview Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Exporting Crisis from China
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
Market Pulse Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Palace Interference in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Looming Economic Crisis in Prabowo’s Administration
The current account deficit threatens the Indonesian economy. The value of the rupiah could fall further, triggering an economic crisis.
Market Pulse Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
PDI-P and Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
The PDI-P will be nominating Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. A popular candidate against Jokowi’s coalition.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
The Trial and Budget for Free Nutritious Meal Program
The trial of the free nutritious meal program involves military personnel and private parties. Authorities manage everything from communal kitchens to food distribution.
Economy Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
The Meaning of M.H. Thamrin’s Resistance
Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin put the interests of the people above everything. He fought hard for our independence.
Opinion Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
The Legacy of Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin
The name of M.H. Thamrin is immortalized in Jakarta’s main road and village improvement projects. He also played a role in the media.