Tom Lembong Case and Inequality Before the Law
There are many irregularities in relation to the detention of Tom Lembong. Without sufficient evidence of corruption, this case can be considered as politicization, and not enforcement, of the law.
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Tom Lembong’s Lawyer: The Amount of State Losses Remains Unclear
Tom Lembong’s lawyer on the irregularities of his case.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Case Broker at the Supreme Court
The Rp920 billion found in Zarof Ricar’s house is suspected of being related to arranging court case verdicts. The Corruption Eradication Commission once detected his corrupt exploits.
Cover Story Monday, November 4, 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
2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner, Farwiza Farhan: More Women Needed in Environmental Conservation
Farwiza Farhan, the winner of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay award talks about conservation of the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh.
Interview 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
Illegal Fishing and Slavery Prevail Aboard Foreign Fishing Vessels
Illegal fishing and slavery continue to occur in Indonesian waters. Crew members are vulnerable to abuse.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
When Differently-Abled People Use Transjakarta Buses
Tempo accompanied several differently-abled people as they navigated public transportation in Jakarta.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Promises from Jakarta Governor Candidates
Jakarta governor and deputy governor candidates promise improvements in inclusive public transportation.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Playing with Fire over the Bank BJB Case
KPK officials are inconsistent in their explanations of the Bank BJB corruption case. There are indications of collusion with the government.
Opinion 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
High-selling Rooftop Solar Power Plants
The quota for rooftop solar power plant installations is nearly exhausted. Demand from both industry and households is skyrocketing.
Cover Story Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
The Fall of Gibran and Kaesangs’ Culinary Businesses
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Economy Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Police Use Repression to Break Up Protesters
Violence broke out as police attempted to disperse a demonstration in Central Java. The use of tear gas needs evaluation.
News Capsule Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Tin Corruption Case Lawyer: Government Representatives Attended the Meetings
The defendant, Tamron Tamsil alias Aon, allegedly played a central role in the tin trading corruption case. He is close to the police. His lawyer explains.
Law Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
The Collapsed ‘Empty Box’ Strategy
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.
Cover Story Monday, September 2, 2024 Edition
Nuclear Reactors to Support De-dieselization Program
BRIN is designing the Peluit-40 nuclear reactor to replace diesel power plants, claiming it to be safer.
Science & Technology Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Vitality of the Masses
The greatest enemy of the masses is power. While the masses produce density, power produces distance.
Marginalia Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
Nepotism in Javanese Philosophy
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.
Letters Monday, August 26, 2024 Edition
The Close Relationship between M.H. Thamrin and Sukarno
M.H. Thamrin and Sukarno were often seen as opposites in cooperative and non-cooperative movements. In reality, they were close friends.
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 Rise of Cheap Cigarettes due to Increased Tax
Consumers are downtrading their cigarette choices as tax rates rise, leading to an increase in cheap cigarettes and a persistent smoking prevalence.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Plan to Impose Tax on Sweetened Beverage Products
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.
Economy Monday, August 12, 2024 Edition
The Formula to Oppose Jokowi’s Candidates
The battle in the presidential election is set to continue in regional head elections. The PDI-P is determined to challenge President Joko Widodo’s candidates.
Cover Story Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Javanese Pinocchio
Javanese Pinocchio left behind a culture of lies in politics. Lie after lie grows into a dirty trick to achieve more power.
Marginalia Monday, August 5, 2024 Edition
Empty Promises in Resolving Human Rights Cases
Jokowi did not resolve any serious human rights violations in the past decade. The National Commission on Human Rights and prosecutors are at odds over evidence.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
BPOM’s Response on Bread with Preservative for Cosmetics
The BPOM does not approve the use of sodium dehydroacetate as a food ingredient. Emma Setyawati, acting Deputy for the Supervision of Processed Foods at BPOM explains.
Economy 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
Javanese Philosophy for Everyday Life
Malima is familiar in Javanese culture. It refers to five kinds of misbehaviors people are susceptible to falling into.
Letters Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Right of Replies from Those Mentioned in the Report on the Professorship Scandal
Right of replies of universities and assessors on the investigative report on the professorship scandal.
Letters Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
Professorship Scandal Involving Predatory Journals and Team of Assessors
The professorship of various public figures and officials appear to be problematic. Their titles were earned thanks to certain assessors and predatory journals.
Investigation Monday, July 8, 2024 Edition
Import Ban and Restriction Policy Causes Airlines to Limp
A new regulation concerning the purchase of aircraft components gives rise to a new problem for airlines. The TKDN policy is being wrongly applied.
Opinion Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Held Hostage by Negligent Cybersecurity
The LockBit ransomware continues to evolve, utilizing deception and taking advantage of sloppy security.
Cover Story Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Infinite Earth’s Response Regarding Ecosystem Restoration
Infinite Earth responds regarding the revocation of Rimba Raya Conservation’s ecosystem restoration permit.
Letters Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Big Losses of Kimia Farma’s Joint Venture Plant
The government discharged the CEO of Kimia Farma following the company’s big losses. It was the aftermath of inefficient joint venture manufacturing operation.
Economy Monday, July 1, 2024 Edition
Hasto Kristiyanto Questioned by the KPK over the Harun Masiku Bribery Case
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?
Cover Story Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
The Peculiar Vina Dewi Arsita-Eky Murder Case in Cirebon
An interview with Titin Prialianti, the lawyer for two convicts in the murders of Eky and Vina, on the irregularities of the case.
Law Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Rimba Raya Conservation Struggling for the Ecosystem Restoration Concession
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.
Environment Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
Why the Railway Corruption Case Grinds to a Halt
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.
Opinion Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
More Suspects in the Railway Corruption Case
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.
Law Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Muhammadiyah’s Hundred Trillion Rupiah Businesses
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Economy Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
BPJS Kesehatan CEO: Inpatient Classes Will Not Be Scrapped
BPJS Kesehatan CEO Ali Ghufron Mukti explains the standard inpatient class system stipulated in the Presidential Regulation on Health Insurance.
Interview Monday, June 10, 2024 Edition
Tuition Fees Increase
The decision to raise tuition fees, which was later cancelled, shows the lack of empathy in the part of policymakers.
Letters Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
The Flawed Auction of Assets from Jiwasraya Corruption Case
There were many irregularities with the sale of the assets relating to corruption in Jiwasraya. The auction winner received special treatment.
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
The Cheap Sale of Jiwasraya’s Confiscated Assets
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.
Law 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
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
How Jokowi Paved the Way for His Close Circle to Run in Regional Head Elections
People close to President Jokowi are planning to compete in the 2024 regional head elections. The Presidential Palace is helping pave the way.
National Monday, May 13, 2024 Edition
Only Law Enforcement Uses Our Equipment
Polus Tech is a company that allegedly sells surveillance tools to Indonesia. Intended as a disaster response tool.
Law Monday, May 6, 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
The House Investigates Bahlil Lahadalia in Mining Permits Revocation
The role of Bahlil Lahadalia in revoking mining business licenses draws attention of the House of Representatives and civil society groups, amidst concerns of possible licensing corruption.
Cover Story Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Many Islamic Boarding Schools Do Not Have Licenses
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.
Law Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
Human Trafficking Network Disguised as Ferienjob Internship Program
The police named five human trafficking suspects in the case of a ferienjob program in Germany. It was promoted as part of the government’s internship program.
Law Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Because the State is not an Entrepreneur
The government plans to accelerate the privatization of state-owned enterprises. Stop paying out budget funds for state companies.
Opinion Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Causes of Flash Floods in West Sumatra
Floods and landslides hit West Sumatra. The impact of extreme rainfall was exacerbated by land use change in upstream areas.
Environment Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Rice and Food Inflation Pose Increasing Threats
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.
Market Pulse Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
The Driving Force of the Right of Inquiry in the House to Investigate into the 2024 Election Fraud
Megawati and Jusuf Kalla are the driving force behind the use of the right of inquiry in the House to investigate election fraud. The coalitions of the Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud presidential tickets are not solid.
Cover Story Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Minister Bahlil's Grease Money
Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has revoked mining permits and then reissued them. There are indications of illegal buying and selling of permits.
Opinion Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
Limited Budget and Witnesses Cause Parties Failed Parliamentary Threshold
A number of political parties may not make it to Senayan if they fail to meet the parliamentary threshold. These parties are on a limited campaign budget and do not have enough witnesses.
National Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
How Jokowi Suppressed the Parliamentary Inquiry into Alleged Election Fraud
President Jokowi is trying to prevent the House from exercising its right of inquiry to investigate election fraud. He is involved in forming the cabinet of Prabowo-Gibran.
Cover Story Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
Causes of Rice Price Increase
The price of rice continues to rise above its maximum retail price. Supplies are being withheld due to low rice yields.
Economy Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
KCI’s Plan to Purchase Electric Trains
KCI purchases used trains from China. The price is competitively higher, but the specifications are deemed to be the most suitable.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Recurring Topic of Asset Recovery Bill
Deliberations on the Asset Recovery Bill are again stalled at the DPR. The bill is turned into a political product during the campaign period.
Opinion Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
PPATK Director of Law, Fithriadi Muslim: Regulations on Assets Confiscation are Limited
Discussions of the Asset Recovery Draft Law is stagnating in the DPR. It is key to preventing money laundering.
Law Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Asset Recovery Bill’s Dead End
Plans to discuss the Asset Recovery Bill in the DPR reached a dead end again. There are worries of power abuse.
Law Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
The Rush to Raise Taxes
There is wide opposition to the entertainment tax increase this year and the 12 percent VAT from next year. This is a threat to the viability of businesses.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Pseudo-Democracy
Pseudo-democracy only sees voters as electoral subordination.
Letters Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Moh. Wijdan Replies to the Pressure from the Police and Prosecutors Article
Moh. Wijdan, Head of Ketapang Jaya village, Ketapang, Sampang, East Java, replies to Pressure from the Police and Prosecutors article.
Letters Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
KPK Supervisory Board: These Levies Have Been Going On For Years
The Corruption Eradication Commission’s Supervisory Board indicated that illegal levies have been collected at detention centers since 2018. It is suspected that these payoffs made their way to government officials.
Law Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Stop Criminalization Disguised as an Appeal in the Haris and Fatia Case
The prosecutors in the criminalization of Fatia and Haris should withdraw their appeal. This is a threat to freedom of expression.
Opinion Monday, January 15, 2024 Edition
The Cause of the Nickel Smelter Explosion in Morowali
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.
Cover Story Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
BNN Proposes Kratom as A New Type of Narcotics
The National Narcotics Agency proposes to include herbal leaf kratom on the narcotics list. The native Kalimantan plant has multiple medicinal properties and high economic value.
Law Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Concrete House from Soiled Diapers
An alumnus from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) built a house made of materials from disposable diapers, reducing the need for sand in construction by 20-40 percent.
Science & Technology Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Danger of the Waskita Case
The financial performance of Waskita Karya continues to decline because it is saddled with huge debts. The government suggests an asset transfer to Hutama Karya.
Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Waskita Karya’s Debt Crisis Gets Worse
Waskita Karya is facing lawsuits and a pile of bills due to project debts. There are a number of options to keep businesses afloat.
Economy Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Conference
Every country will submit a greenhouse gas emission reduction report at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Indonesia has not reached its target.
Environment Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Why We Present Bocor Alus
The appreciations we have received over Bocor Alus podcast testifies the right path we chose to disseminate the product of journalism.
Letter From Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Firli Bahuri a Suspect in Extortion Case
Corruption Eradication Commission Chair Firli Bahuri is named a suspect in an extortion case against former Agriculture Minister and graft suspect Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Corruption is still pervasive.
Letters Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Bintan Saragih, Who Demamded Anwar Usman to be Dishonorably Dismissed
Bintan Saragih demanded a closed examination of constitutional justices. He had once been among those delivering a lenient sanction on Arief Hidayat.
Cover Story Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Abuse of Power is Inherent in All Public Officials
Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Chairman of Projo’s Central Executive Board, speaks of Jokowi’s choice for the presidential candidate and the priorities of his ministry.
Interview Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
The Implementation of Restorative Justice for the Sexual Abuse Victims
The Attorney General’s Office responds to the report on the restorative justice for sexual abuse victims.
Letters Monday, October 23, 2023 Edition
The Causes of Indofarma’s Financial Crisis
Indofarma is facing a financial crisis. It was caused not only by strategic errors, but also by unlawful practices during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Opinion Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Unfair Justice for Sex Abuse Victims
The National Commission on Violence against Women finds that restorative justice often harms victims. There are alleged violations within the police and the prosecutor's office.
Law Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Indofarma’s Losses Due to Leftover Goods from the Pandemic Period
Problematic procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic led to Indofarma falling into debt and facing huge losses.
Economy Monday, October 16, 2023 Edition
Collusion in Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Case
The KPK names Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect. The case is rife with conflicts of interest and political shenanigans.
Opinion Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Lawyer, Febri Diansyah: We are Asked to Assess the Critical Points of Legal Issues
Attorney Febri Diansyah on KPK’s discovery of a legal opinion during the raid on Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s house.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Three Clusters of Cases
In addition to extortion and gratuities, other criminal cases await Syahrul Yasin Limpo. They are related to fertilizer subsidies and firearm ownership.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
PGN’s Potential Loses Because of Pertamina’s Gas
PGN will potentially suffer a massive loss for selling gas imported by Pertamina. Fines may reach trillions of rupiah.
Economy Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
A Violent Response on Rempang Island
The government wants to turn Rempang Island into an industrial and commercial region. Once again, local people will lose out.
Opinion Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
Coal Could Be Green at the Revised Green Taxonomy
The OJK changes the Green Taxonomy criteria. Coal and palm oil are now in the green category based on aspirations from banks and industry actors.
Economy Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
The Irony of Gas Reserves
Industry players are worried about a lack of supplies and an increase in the price of natural gas. The domestic market obligation must be implemented as a matter of urgency.
Opinion Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
Regulating Houses of Worship
President Jokowi is to sign a new regulation on the building of houses of worship. It could foster intolerance.
Opinion Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
What Makes Anies Chose Muhaimin Iskandar as His Running Mate
Presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan on the Change Coalition’s compelling needs to choose Muhaimin Iskandar over Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
Interview Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
PGN’s Explanation about the Cancelation of Gas Price Increase
PGN’s plan to raise the price of gas has been refuted by industry players. PGN claims they have not made price adjustments for 11 years.
Economy Monday, September 11, 2023 Edition
How Muhaimin Iskandar was chosen as Anies Baswedan’s Vice-Presidential Running Mate
Anies Baswedan choses Muhaimin Iskandar to be his vice-presidential running mate. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono is eliminated in the final turn.
Cover Story Monday, September 4, 2023 Edition
Why the Use of EV Is Not the Solution to Pollution
The government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles to reduce pollution. There is widespread criticism.
Cover Story Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
Those Behind Isar Gas Who are Allegedly Involved in PGN’s Case
Racer Arso Sadewo and Iswan Ibrahim are figures behind Isar Gas. Iswan was once implicated in the Eni Saragih corruption case.
Economy Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
Strategies of Ganjar and Prabowo to Increase Electability
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto continue to make efforts to increase their electability. They are flooding social media with positive content.
Cover Story Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
The Cause of Air Pollution in Jakarta
Jakarta’s pollution is also caused by coal-fired steam power plants and industries. The government only focuses on emission tests and traffic engineering.
Environment Monday, August 21, 2023 Edition
The Journey of the Tempo's Film Selection 2023
Tempo’s Film Selection of 2023 created seven categories for the selected films.
Special Report Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
Exuberant in 2023: Stock Market’s Grand Wager
Stock market enjoyed a bull run in 2023. Investors bet on a frayed assumption: six times rates cut in 2024.
Market Pulse Monday, January 1, 2024 Edition
The Research Agency Political Hostage
The future of BRIN is uncertain in the administration of Prabowo Subianto. It is caught up in a political deal with the PDI-P.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Police Hands in the 2024 Regional Head Elections
There are indications that the police are taking sides in local elections in a number of regions. This is the next setback for democracy after the presidential election.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
In The Shadow of the Danantara Risk
Established to provide an opportunity to obtain loans, Danantara could sink Indonesia into a debt quagmire. Risk mitigation is key.
Opinion Monday, November 11, 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
The Fate of BRIN under Prabowo’s Administration
The position of BRIN remains uncertain under Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The restructuring of the research agency is hampered by political interests.
Science & Technology Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Police Involvement in the Regional Head Elections
Jokowi and the police are helping to bring Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin to victory in the Central Java Regional Head Election, allegedly pressuring village heads to show support.
National Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
The Homeless Businessman
Tom Lembong owns assets worth Rp101 billion but does not own a house. He does not live with his wife and children in Jakarta.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Sugar Import Permits Gone Sour
The Supreme Audit Agency uncovered violations in sugar import practices during various periods of the Trade Ministry. Only Tom Lembong, the Trade Minister for 2015-2016, is indicted.
Law Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Trump Wins: Will BI Dare to Cut Rates?
BI faces a dilemma over cutting rates amid the global volatility stirred by Trump’s victory.
Market Pulse 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
Minke’s Kiss of Ambivalence
In the face of ambivalence, who is evil? It is those who choose greater evil or lesser evil.
Marginalia Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
The Long Road to State Companies Super-holding
The plan for a super-holding for state-owned enterprises dates back to the New Order era. The SOEs Ministry will be replaced by a giant corporation.
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
Behind the Formation of Danantara
Prabowo Subianto is establishing BPI Danantara to manage state-owned enterprises. There are reportedly tug-of-wars and a number of obstacles in the process, including the obligation to revise laws.
Cover Story Monday, November 11, 2024 Edition
Protection of Citizens
A reader hopes that the government will do more when it comes to protecting citizens’ lives.
Letters 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
Disarray in Peatland Areas
The food estate project in Central Kalimantan turned into an oil palm plantation. The government failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Broken Alliance in Jakarta’s Election
Ridwan Kamil should have realized from the start that the parties supporting him were not being sincere. The people will lose out.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
The Vicious Circle of Judicial Mafia
With the Supreme Court’s judicial mafia, when one branch is lopped off, another 10 grow in its place. It needs to be comprehensively cleaned up.
Opinion Monday, November 4, 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
Case Brokers in the Ronald Tannur Trial
The three judges who acquitted Ronald Tannur often reported for ethics violations. Their bank accounts show transactions amounting to the billions.
Cover Story 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
Opening Rice Fields to Grow Oil Palm
The food estate program, or rice field creation initiative in Central Kalimantan, was neglected and instead converted into oil palm plantations owned by private companies.
Environment Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
Lackluster Support for Ridwan Kamil in Jakarta
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.
National 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
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita: No Bailout Discussion
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
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
Market Confidence Begins to Falter
Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.
Market Pulse Monday, November 4, 2024 Edition
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.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
The Huge Disadvantages of Halal Certification
The obligation to obtain halal certification leads to higher economic costs and corruption. Labeling products that are non-halal would be more efficient.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Selling Influence over the Medan Block
Jokowi’s son-in-law, Bobby Nasution is caught up in alleged bribery involving a mining permit in North Maluku. He is accused of selling his influence.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Oversized Cabinet
A number of problematic individuals are appointed to Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. It will be difficult for the government to be effective in its first one or two years.
Opinion Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Mining Concessions for the Medan Block
The term “Medan Block” emerged during the trial of former North Maluku Governor, Abdul Gani Kasuba. Medan Block is believed to refer to pre-allocated nickel mining concessions in Halmahera.
Law Monday, October 28, 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
Traces of Bobby Nasution in the “Medan Block”
Bobby Nasution is suspected of managing the Medan Block nickel mine since 2021. He met with Abdul Gani Kasuba before becoming the Mayor of Medan.
Law Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
The High Cost of Halal Label
Entrepreneurs complain about the costly and complicated halal certification process. They must pay monthly fees for supervision.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Lack of Auditors for Halal Certification
Halal certification is slow due to inadequate supporting infrastructure. It has the potential to trigger a high-cost economy.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Concerns over Mandatory Halal Certification
Entrepreneurs are pressured by the mandatory halal certification regulations. The costs associated with obtaining halal labels are considered expensive, and the procedures are complicated.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Three Women in the East Java Regional Head Election
Three East Java gubernatorial candidates—Luluk, Khofifah, and Risma—talk about the competition in the 2024 regional head elections.
Interview Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Old Players in the New Cabinet
Prabowo Subianto appointed ministers and deputy ministers with problematic backgrounds in his cabinet. Several of them are closely associated with businessman Haji Isam.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Lobbying for DPR Commission Leadership
The PDI-P received the most positions as leaders of the DPR working bodies. Surya Paloh met with Bahlil Lahadalia to discuss the allocation of commission chairs.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
A Very Complicated Cabinet
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Mounting Pressure for Rupiah Globally and Domestically
The rupiah is weakening amid the power transition, with global factors also exerting heavy pressure.
Market Pulse Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Helicopter Service Business Expanding in Indonesia
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Economy Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
Doubts over Prabowo’s Human Rights Commitment
The phrase “human rights” was lost from Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration speech.
National Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
A World atop the Dining Table
Food, like language, clothing, and customs, is a marker of our roots. Especially in the past.
Marginalia Monday, October 28, 2024 Edition
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.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Rohingya Refugees’ Better Lives in Riau
The Rohingya refugees living in Pekanbaru have more freedom to move around and reside in lodgings. Their children can also attend school.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 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
Rohingya Refugees in Shelters in Aceh
Rohingya refugees are still living in several inadequate temporary shelters in Aceh.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 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
When KPK Gives in to a Strongman
The KPK should designate Sahbirin Noor a fugitive. There is a good chance the South Kalimantan Governor will go free.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
A Political Cabinet in Disarray
How did Prabowo Subianto decide on the composition of his cabinet? There are indications that several prospective ministers were proposed by tycoons.
Opinion Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Legacy: An Inefficient Economy
Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
Market Pulse Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Ministerial Candidates Entrusted by Jokowi and Gibran
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
Capitalists Abound in Prabowo’s Bloated Cabinet
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.
Cover Story Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
General Election Commission Chair, Mochammad Afifuddin: There is a deficit of trust in the KPU
KPU Chair Mochammad Afifuddin on turbulence within his institution following the dismissal of Hasyim Asy’ari, and the Constitutional Court’s decision on the regional head elections.
Interview Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
PDI-P’s People in the New Cabinet
Megawati reportedly did not approve of PDI-P cadres entering Prabowo’s cabinet. She chose Pramono Anung to communicate with Prabowo.
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
The Absence of Ministers at COP16 CBD
Indonesia’s delegation at COP16 CBD in Cali, Colombia, is not led by a minister. Biodiversity funding is at risk of not being agreed upon.
Environment 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
The Plight of the Rohingya People in Refugee Camps
Uncertain future looms over Rohingya refugees in Indonesia. They are also struggling with various limitations.
Asean & Beyond Monday, October 21, 2024 Edition
OJK’s Right of Reply
OJK’s right of reply and a remembrance to Mochtar Lubis who wrote about government.
Letters 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
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
Holes in the KPK Leadership Nomination
There are indications that the selection of the KPK leadership for the 2024 to 2029 period is in breach of a Constitutional Court ruling. The process needs to be rerun.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
President Jokowi’s Polished Images
Jokowi is like a king reluctant to relinquish his crown. Nearing retirement, he is still trying to improve his image.
Opinion Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Solutions for Efficient Logistics Transportation
A reader’s letter suggests authorities seek ways for safe and efficient logistics transportation, in order to minimize traffic accidents.
Letters Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
KPK Leadership Selection Process
The KPK Leadership and Supervisory Board Selection Committee claimed to have followed procedures, and Jokowi reportedly did not intervene.
Law Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
KPK Leadership Candidates from State Officials
Various parties from the National Police Chief to the State Palace are accused of interfering in the KPK leadership candidates selection process. The candidates are divided into four clusters.
Law Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Fisheries Business of Sakti Wahyu Trenggono’s Son and Pratikno’s Son-in-Law
The family members of some ministers enter the fishery business. Other problems, such as the activity of illegal foreign vessels and the abuse of crew members, still prevail.
Investigation Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Minister Pratikno’s Explanation on the Fishery Business of His Son-in-Law
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Investigation 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 Jokowi Administration’s Failing Grades
Jokowi’s campaign promoting his successes is considered as not portraying actual conditions. Customary communities are among the victims of his administration.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Political Fast of the ‘King of Java’
After stepping down, Jokowi will return to Solo, accompanied by his loyal supporters. He is not having a lavish farewell in order to avoid any negative sentiment.
Cover Story Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Major Spending on Jokowi’s Glorification
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.
Cover Story 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
How Differently-Abled People Monitored the Drafting of a Jakarta Bylaw
Jakarta's regulations were considered as failing to fulfill the aspirations of differently-abled people
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Obstacles to the Provision of Inclusive Public Transportation
Jakarta is striving to provide inclusive transportation, but challenges remain, from funding issues to construction oversight.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
Holes in Jakarta Transportation for Differently-Abled People
Despite some improvements, much still needs to be done regarding access to public transport for people with disabilities.
Special Report Monday, October 14, 2024 Edition
The Illegal Gold Miner Scapegoats
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.
Opinion Monday, October 7, 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
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
Jokowi’s Fear of Retirement Syndrome
Jokowi passed a number of strategic policies at the end of his administration. Making the president-elect a hostage to fortune.
Opinion Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Disasters at the Illegal Gold Mines
Illegal gold mines that collapsed in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, damage the Batanghari watershed. Authorities are suspected of protecting investors.
Environment Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Jokowi’s Maneuvers at the End of His Term
Before Jokowi’s term ends, the Presidential Palace is maneuvering to provide cover for Gibran. This includes erasing traces of the Fufufafa account as well as interfering in the formation of Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs And Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan: I Don’t Even Own A Nickel Mine
Luhut explains his close ties with Jokowi, and the plans of the president-elect Prabowo. This is his first interview with Tempo after the one on the Panama Papers eight years ago.
Interview Monday, October 7, 2024 Edition
Suripto:"My intelligence instincts are no longer sharp"
He says that he left the world of intelligence 30 years ago. However, at the age of 64, Suripto was arrested and charged with an intelligence-related offence: leaking state secrets. Last Tuesday the former secretary-general of the Department of Agriculture & Forestry was interrogated by the police for 24 hours and then freed because of lack of evidence.