Chaotic MBG Implementation
From spoiled food to the distribution of pre-packed snacks, the free nutritious meals (MBG) program's roll-out has been quite chaotic in numerous regions.
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The National Solidarity Movement Foundation as MBG Provider
The National Solidarity Movement Foundation has been set up by Prabowo and is managed by his close circle. It is engaged in social activity.
Cover Story Monday, April 21, 2025 Edition
The #KaburAjaDulu Phenomenon
The #KaburAjaDulu phenomenon takes social media by storm. A reflection of public discontent over the country’s situation.
Letters Friday, March 28, 2025 Edition
The New Order Comeback under Prabowo
The revised TNI Law is the realization of Prabowo’s command politics in creating a bureaucracy that is compliant. At the same time, it legitimizes Jokowi’s legal transgressions.
Opinion Monday, March 24, 2025 Edition
Extending Soldier’s Retirement Age
The revision of the Indonesian Military Law extends the retirement age of soldiers, potentially leaving many without active assignments.
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
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
Member of the Forest Area Regulation Task Force, Asnaedi: Enforcement Does Not Eliminate Criminal Liability
The Forest Area Regulation Task Force is still processing the rule on the calculation of oil palm management fines. Oil palm companies remain under examination.
Cover Story Monday, March 3, 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
Cartoon on Government’s Debt
A suggestion for a cartoon to satirize the government’s burden of paying staggering interest on its debt, depicted with the reportedly Rp11,000 trillion fund in Jokowi’s pocket.
Letters 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
Anti-Environmental Politics Disguised as Budget Efficiencies
Budget cuts threaten the conservation and climate crisis mitigation agendas. Prabowo’s policies ignore the environment.
Opinion Monday, February 17, 2025 Edition
Investment Boom, Economic Slowdown Looms
Surge in investment failed to boost Indonesia’s economic growth. Fundamental and structural reforms are needed.
Market Pulse Monday, February 10, 2025 Edition
How Regional Governments Implement Budget Cuts
Regional governments are identifying budget items that can be trimmed. Some are covering expenditure needs by taking on debt.
Cover Story Monday, February 10, 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
Being Late is Good, Sometimes
By becoming a spectator, for just a moment, we are wiser because we distance ourselves from the game. Being late and slow may make humans better.
Marginalia Monday, February 3, 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
High Taxes During Hard Times
The automotive and property sectors are subject to the 12 percent VAT rate. The government provides incentives to minimize the impact of the new levies.
Economy Monday, January 13, 2025 Edition
The Council to Silence Members of Parliament
To the detriment of the public at large, the House of Representatives’ Ethics Council is becoming a tool to silence critics in Senayan.
Opinion Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Hasto and PDI-P’s Countermeasures
Hasto Kristiyanto prepared several videos and documents detailing alleged corruption cases involving Jokowi and his close associates. The PDI-P also organized various countermeasures, including lobbying the Chief of Police.
Cover Story Monday, January 6, 2025 Edition
Tempo's People of the Year 2024: Civil Movement
Tempo’s People of the Year 2024 are those who managed to mobilize the public to make a move. Instead of individuals, they are movements or groups, not only in Jakarta but also in the regions.
Special Report Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Women Against Mining
Women in various villages are fighting against mining and nickel downstreaming. Some have been criminalized while others have suffered losses.
Special Report Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
Academics Versus the Regime
University lecturers mobilized to criticize the Jokowi regime. They became restless after the infamous Constitutional Court ruling.
Special Report Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
The Danger of a Surge in Youth Unemployment
The rate of youth unemployment has potential to soar. Job creation needs to be a priority.
Market Pulse Monday, December 30, 2024 Edition
The Poor Management of Indonesia’s Rivers
The Batanghari River is becoming increasingly polluted from illegal mining. This is a result of corruption and policies that ignore the environmental carrying capacity.
Opinion Monday, December 23, 2024 Edition
High Unemployment Rate among the Generation Z
The unemployment rate among Generation Z tends to be high. They are considered less resilient, but possess great potential.
Economy Monday, December 23, 2024 Edition
Fear of Losses from PLTUs Early Retirement
The plan to retire the Cirebon 1 PLTU early is stalled. PLN is requesting an assignment scheme to avoid accusations of causing state losses.
Cover Story Monday, December 16, 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
Housing and Settlement Minister Maruarar Sirait: If It Isn’t the Conglomerates, How Can We Help the Government?
Housing and Settlement Minister Maruarar Sirait on the three million homes project, and his relationships with Jokowi and Prabowo.
Interview Monday, December 16, 2024 Edition
Government’s Hasty Pursuit of Nuclear Power Plant
The government is considered hasty in building the first nuclear power plant. Everything is imported, from technology, expert personnel, to fuel.
Science & Technology Monday, December 16, 2024 Edition
Alleged Involvement of Police and Military in the Regional Elections
A former subordinate of President Prabowo won the regional head election in North Sulawesi. There are suspicions that the police and military helped ensure his victory.
National Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Donations to the Three Million Homes Project
Aguan participates in the construction of three million affordable homes, amid suspicions of receiving project rewards from the government.
Cover Story 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
National Commission on Human Rights Chair: Human Rights Enforcement Cannot Rely Solely on Political Maneuvers
National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Chair Atnike Nova Sigiro on human rights enforcement in the Prabowo Subianto era.
Interview 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
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
The Intermediary in the Ronald Tannur Case
Judge bribery suspect Zarof Ricar was once a high-ranking Supreme Court official. He bankrolled a film about a judge.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Supreme Court’s Deputy Chair for Non-Judicial Affairs, Suharto: Some Judges Can’t Resist Temptation
The Supreme Court dismissed three judges suspected of accepting bribes in the Ronald Tannur case. This adversely impacts efforts to improve the judiciary.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba’s Lawyer, Junaidi Umar: Kahiyang Ayu called my client
Former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba acknowledged meeting with Bobby Nasution but claimed he gained no advantage from it.
Law Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Hope for the New Government
The new government under Prabowo Subianto is already formed. Can we hope for what the future holds?
Letters Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
The Bogus Commitment to Safeguarding Biodiversity
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
The Taspen Pension Fund Time Bomb
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Sinarmas in Taspen Investment Losses
The KPK is investigating Taspen’s investment losses. Sinarmas is behind the transaction.
Economy Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
No New Hope in the New Government
The market showed no positive reaction ahead of Prabowo Subianto's government, which was held back by the high amount of debt.
Market Pulse Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Dark Succession of the Supreme Court Chief Justice
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.
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
Scandal over Supreme Court Succession
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.
Law Monday, October 7, 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
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
Sea Sand Sedimentation Locations
The government designated a number of areas as zones for cleaning sediment and sea sand.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Former Officials in Sea Sand Business
Dozens of companies are seeking permits to process marine sediment. They include businessmen, regional head candidates, and former cabinet ministers.
Cover Story Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
The Middle-Income Trap in Indonesia
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
Market Pulse Monday, September 30, 2024 Edition
Political Battles in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce
The hand of the government is apparent in Kadin’s internal conflict between Arsjad Rasjid and Anindya Bakrie. This has no effect on the public.
Opinion Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Suspects in the Bank BJB Advertisement Budget Corruption
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.
Law Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Clear the Land First, Environmental Impact Assessment Later
The clearing of forests for the food estate project does not yet have an environmental impact assessment. It will be issued later.
Cover Story Monday, September 23, 2024 Edition
Investors Pushing for Energy Transition, Power Wheeling Scheme
Foreign companies are urging President Joko Widodo to implement the power wheeling scheme. The private sector is pushing to hasten the energy transition.
Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Transparency in the Selection of Supreme Court Justices
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.
Opinion Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Reasons the DPR Rejected All Supreme Court Justice Candidates
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.
Law Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Jiwasraya Customers’ Concern Ahead of Liquidation
The government plans to liquidate Jiwasraya after the settlement of policyholder claims. A massive deficit still hangs over the company.
Economy Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Failed Operation of the Government-Supporting Coalition
The government and the House failed to pass a revision of the Regional Head Election Law. Prabowo suggested that Kaesang Pangarep not run in the 2024 regional head elections.
Cover Story Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Political Turmoil Dampens Positive Sentiment
The hijacking of the Constitutional Court’s decision on the Regional Head Election Law affects investor confidence, and political commotion hurts Prabowo’s government.
Market Pulse Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
M.H. Thamrin’s Achievements in the City Council
When he was a member of the Gemeenteraad, M.H. Thamrin proposed various ideas to improve the quality of life for the poor. He frequently disagreed with the Mayor of Batavia.
Special Report Monday, August 19, 2024 Edition
Government’s Plan to Add Goods Subject to Excise Taxes
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Fight over Mangroves Management
The proposal to extend the tenure of the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency is suspected to be driven by the Environment and Forestry Ministry’s desire to take over the management of all mangroves. The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry strongly rejects it.
Environment Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
Suspected Corruption on the Procurement of Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment
The KPK named three suspects in the corruption case involving personal protective equipment. Other high-ranking officials are also implicated.
Law 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
New Regulations on Local Content Requirement in Solar Power Industry
The government revises regulations on solar panel and photovoltaic power station’s local content requirement. Investors are hesitant due to unreasonable requirements.
Economy Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
The Plan to Revive of the Supreme Advisory Council
Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto plan to revive the Supreme Advisory Council. Is it true that Jokowi will become its chair?
Cover Story Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Cosmetic Preservatives in Long-Lasting Bread
Two bread brands are suspected of using a type of preservative that is not allowed in food. It is believed as a way to attack small and medium-scale bread producers.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Home-Baked Bread Business Competes with Manufactured Breads
The presence of Okko and Aoka disturbs home-industry breads produced by micro, small and medium businesses.
Economy Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
2024 Haj Issues and Mismanagement
During the 2024 haj pilgrimage in Mina, some pilgrims were forced to sleep in cramped conditions. Some of accompanying haj officials did not go through a selection process.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
The Environmental Impacts of IKN Project to Neighboring Island
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.
Environment Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
New Government Set to Challenge Financial Markets
Prabowo is challenging the markets by showing his intention to increase government debt. Investors must be ready to face volatile markets.
Market Pulse Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Empty Promises about Water Management
Large-scale nickel mining resulted in a clean water crisis in Weda Tengah. The government is busy with rhetoric and public relation.
Opinion Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Impacts of Rupiah Fluctuations and Rising Government Debts
CEO of BCA, Jahja Setiaatmadja, explains the impacts of volatile exchange rates, rising government debt, and how the market awaits the new cabinet.
Interview Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s E-Commerce Business Competition
The merger between Tokopedia and TikTok Shop shifts the e-commerce business competition. The new entity is competing with Shopee.
Economy Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
BP Tapera Commissioner Explains the Controversial Income Cut for Housing Savings
BP Tapera Commissioner, Heru Pudyo Nugroho, explains the compulsory 3 percent cut of monthly income for the public housing savings scheme.
Interview Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Time for All Eyes on Papua
Over three million netizens are rallying support for the “All Eyes on Papua” campaign. The government cannot turn a blind eye.
Opinion Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Time to Cancel the New Capital
The government must halt the construction of the Nusantara Capital City. It could become a ghost town in the future.
Opinion Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Environmental Threats in IKN
Nusantara Capital City’s massive development caused mangrove deforestation. Irrawaddy dolphins and dugongs’ habitat in the Balikpapan Bay is also under threat.
Cover Story Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
PGN Comments on the Alleged Gas Sales Corruption
PGN promises to help the KPK uncover the corruption in gas sales. A former director is named as a suspect.
Law 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
National Police Statement on the Surveillance of Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes
The National Police denied any role of the former Red and White Task Force with the shadowing of the Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah. Police 2nd Brig. Iqbal Mustofa is not punished.
Cover Story Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Slow Implementation of Forest Fire Sanctions
The state is yet to receive compensation payments totaling Rp19 trillion from companies that burned forests. A slow implementation of court rulings.
Opinion Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Scholarships from the Government Used for Electoral Interests
Education Commission members at the House of Representatives get quotas for distributing the Indonesia Smart Card. There are suspicions that it misses its target.
Cover Story Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Delayed Fine Settlements for Land Fire Cases
The enforcement of permanent legal rulings in numerous civil court cases, totaling Rp20.29 trillion, is facing delays. Recovery efforts have been stalled.
Environment Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
The Difficult Task of Collecting Compensation for Environmental Damage
At least Rp20.7 trillion in fines for land and forest fires are not collected. The government is prepared to forcibly seize assets.
Environment Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Why the Government and Parliament Swiftly Push to Revise the Constitutional Court Law
The government and House of Representatives agreed to revise the Constitutional Court law to weaken the institution. There are indications of attempts to protect the Prabowo-Gibran government.
National Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Competing for Internet Customers
Starlink competes with Internet providers targeting the household segment. There is concern that companies will start to adopt predatory pricing.
Cover Story Monday, May 20, 2024 Edition
Lawyer Ahmad Riyadh: I Never Treat Supreme Court Official to Dinner
Surabaya lawyer Ahmad Riyadh denies entertaining a Supreme Court judge in a seafood restaurant. He is also implicated in Gazalba Saleh’s case.
Law Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Supreme Court's Lack of Ethics
Alleged ethical violations by Supreme Court justices who were treated to a meal by an attorney underlines the sorry state of our judicial system. The Judicial Commission is weak.
Opinion Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Supreme Court Judge’s Middleman
A lawyer from Surabaya is mentioned in a report on ethical violations by judges submitted to the Judicial Commission. The lawyer’s name also appears in the corruption case of the Supreme Court judge.
Law Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Supreme Court Clarifies Allegations of Judges’ Ethics Violation
The Supreme Court denied that a lawyer in Surabaya entertained one of its judges. The incidents allegedly took place in 2021 and 2024.
Law Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
The Dark Threat of Surveillance Equipment
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.
Opinion Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
Massive Espionage Devices Imports around Election Time
Indonesia was one of the biggest importers of electronic wiretapping equipment from 2019-2021. This equipment is being used by various state agencies.
Law Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
The Import Restrictions Boomerang
The restrictions on the imports of goods caused problems for many industries. They could become an opportunity for bribery and corruption.
Opinion Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
A Domestic Recipe for the Middle East Conflicts
The Middle East conflicts will have a negative impact on the Indonesian economy. The solution is to improve the domestic economy.
Opinion Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
Light Punishment for Animal Abuse
Animal abuse is on the rise. Light punishments fail to produce a deterrent effect on perpetrators.
Law Monday, April 22, 2024 Edition
UIN Sunan Kalijaga Professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah on the Relation between Religion and the Environment
UIN Sunan Kalijaga professor Muhammad Amin Abdullah explains Islamic environmental jurisprudence in relation to climate change.