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.
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We Are All Responsible for this Parricide
The investigation into the killings of a father and a grandmother by a 14-year-old boy must uncover the real cause. The child should be treated as a victim.
Opinion Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
The Shortcut to Victory in Regional Elections
Prabowo continued Jokowi’s methods of bringing about victory for favored candidates. This damages state institutions.
Opinion Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Disadvantages of National Strategic Projects
Development through the model of national strategic projects is a source of conflict and violations of human rights. One of the causes is excessive favorable treatment in the implementation of projects.
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
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
Indonesian Psychological Forensics Association Chair, Nathanael Elnadus Johanes Sumampouw: The Murder in Lebak Bulus Is Not Just a Criminal Matter
The psychologist’s take on the murder of a father and a grandmother. The perpetrator is only 14 years old.
Law Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Fatal Stabbing by the Only Child
A 14-year-old student, who killed his father and grandmother, is suspected of experiencing academic pressure from his parents and sleep deprivation.
Law Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Improving the Quality of Milk
The government will issue regulations requiring the industry to purchase local milk. There are issues with quality and unscrupulous actors.
Economy Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Seeking Help from Companies and Cooperatives
The government is involving cooperatives and private companies in the free nutritious meal program, which they hope will bring additional capital.
Economy 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
Founder of Agung Sedayu Group, Sugianto Kusuma: We Must Protect the President’s Image
Agung Sedayu Group Chief Sugianto Kusuma alias Aguan talks about Nusantara Capital City, the national strategic projects and oligarchy.
Cover Story Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Aguan in the Pantai Indah Kapuk Strategic Project
Aguan is involved in various government flagship projects. He started out in the import business.
Cover Story 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
Overlapping Problems at PIK 2
There are various problems at Pantai Indah Kapuk 2 and the strategic mangrove forest tourism project. Aguan claims no one is at a disadvantage.
Cover Story Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Tycoons’ Showcase in Sepaku
Under Aguan, a group of conglomerates pooled funds to develop the new capital city in a bid to attract foreign investors.
Cover Story Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Contradictory Economic Policies
The government’s economic policies fail to inspire investor confidence, leading to a turbulent time in the market ahead
Market Pulse Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Children of Light
Mythical symbols of religion, like stains or sins, can open the mind to the possibility of human fallibility and wickedness.
Marginalia Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
DESPERATE FOR A REVOTE
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
Teacher’s Allowance Not Yet Disbursed
Reader’s letters from a non-formal teacher, locally known as a guru sertifikasi (certified teacher), who complains about not receiving allowance. Other readers raise concerns about the role of civil society and the CIA’s alleged involvement in a secret mission behind the failed coup attempt by Indonesian communists, known as the G-30-S PKI movement.
Letters Monday, December 9, 2024 Edition
A Forgotten National Asset in Our Ecosystem
A total of 117 lakes in West Java and Banten are shrinking, or even disappearing. These national assets should not be forgotten.
Opinion Monday, December 2, 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
Democracy has Returned to Jakarta
Pramono Anung is leading in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. This is a form of resistance to intervention from the national leadership.
Opinion Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
The Populist Wage Policy
The government is increasing the 2025 provincial minimum wage. This ignores national economic conditions.
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
How Seven Prisoners Escaped from Salemba Detention Facility
The Salemba Detention Center guards are suspected of negligence in the case of seven inmates escaping. It is alleged that someone supplied tools to the escapees.
Law Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
KoinWorks Subsidiary’s Borrower Trap
A subsidiary of the peer-to-peer lending platform KoinWorks falls victim to an alleged fraud, resulting in a loss of Rp365 billion. Lenders are now threatening legal action.
Economy Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Provincial Minimum Wage Compromise
The government finally set the average minimum wage increase at 6.5 percent, following a tug-of-war over the calculation formula after the Constitutional Court annulled the labor cluster in the Job Creation Law.
Cover Story Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
The Move to Push for Round Two in Jakarta
Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo are maneuvering to ensure that the Jakarta gubernatorial election proceeds to a second round. Pramono Anung is predicted to win the election.
National Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
RACE FOR DOMINANCE
Cartoon: Imam Yuni
Cartoon Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
The Long Dispute Over the Alpha Index
The government announced the provincial minimum wage during ongoing negotiations about the value of the alpha variable.
Cover Story 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
Frequent Changes to Minimum Wage Regulation
The government repeatedly revised the formula for calculating minimum wage. Policy changes create uncertainty.
Cover Story Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Muhammad Adek Rizaldi, Director of Operations and Maintenance, Public Works Ministry: We Hope to Continue Receiving Oversight
Long-delayed decrees to establish legal boundaries to restore and protect lakes from exploitation require cooperation across government and local agencies.
Environment Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Setting Boundary Lines to Protect Lakes
The regulation on determining lake boundaries begins to be executed. It reduces repurposing and state losses resulting from the loss of lakes.
Environment Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Pornography of Sadism
The second season of Squid Game is coming soon. What is the point of this brutal death porn?
Marginalia Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Provision of Three Million Houses
Readers’ letters from three million houses provision to suggestion that officials be open to criticism.
Letters 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
Sasi Saves Nutmeg and the Maleo Birds
In Maluku, the sasi tradition is also applied to various natural resources to ensure their sustainability and quality.
Outreach Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
Sasi in Maluku: An Ancient Tradition to Protect Natural Resources
Amid rampant fish poaching in Indonesian waters, traditional communities in Maluku enforce sasi, a practice that protects the seas and coasts.
Outreach Monday, December 2, 2024 Edition
A New Plan for the Food Sector
The Agriculture Ministry is to take over the control of food institutions and state-owned enterprises. This risks worsening the management of the food sector.
Opinion Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
The Risk of Prabowo’s Pragmatic Diplomacy
The agreement between Prabowo and Xi Jinping to jointly manage the region of overlapping claims disadvantages Indonesia.
Opinion Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
A Good Example from Hasanuddin University
Cases of sexual violence on campus often go unresolved. Campus task forces established to handle these cases should include legal experts.
Opinion Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
The Danger of Jokowi’s Intervention in Regional Elections
Jokowi is backing a number of candidates in the regional elections, including in Jakarta and Central Java. It is time Prabowo drew a line under his relationship with the former president.
Opinion Monday, November 25, 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
Lack of Protection for Victims of Sexual Violence on Campuses
Cases of sexual violence remain high on campuses.
Law Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Lapor Tempo: Sexual Violence on Campus Victims Reporting App
As a form of public participation, Tempo provides Lapor Tempo to accommodate reports from victims of sexual violence on campuses.
Law Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Dealing with Increasing Sexual Violence on Campuses
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force often encounters obstacles when dealing with sexual violence cases on campus. Victims feel they do not receive justice.
Law Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
South China Sea Controversy after Prabowo-Xi Jinping Meeting
The joint statement between President Prabowo Subianto and President of China Xi Jinping on the South China Sea triggers a polemic. It weakens Indonesia’s position in the Indo-Pacific region.
Asean & Beyond Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
ECHO CHAMBER
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon 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
Jokowi in the Jakarta Election
Former President Joko Widodo maneuvered to secure a victory over Ridwan Kamil in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. He orchestrated a scenario for a second round against Pramono Anung and encouraged Prabowo Subianto to support the Ridwan-Suswono ticket.
Cover Story Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Taking Control of Bulog for the Sake of Self-Sufficiency
Prabowo Subianto intends to place Bulog under the president’s control, changing its autonomous status and eliminating its commercial functions.
Economy 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
Minister Amran’s Intervention in the Food Sector
Minister Amran Sulaiman recommends changes to regulations on food sector institutions, citing self-sufficiency as the primary reason.
Economy Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Economic Slowdown, Stimulus Unlikely
No countercyclical stimulus is forthcoming from Bank Indonesia or the government, even as Indonesia’s economy slows. There is no new hope on the horizon.
Market Pulse Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
The Cost of Disobedience
Disobedience has a price. The cost of civility is enormous.
Marginalia Monday, November 25, 2024 Edition
Tempo’s New Look
The new Tempo’s website is easier to navigate. Hopefully, Tempo will remain consistent in reporting.
Letters 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
Wrong Approach to Climate Crisis Mitigation
Hashim Djojohadikusumo is leading the Indonesian delegation at the climate change conference COP29 in Azerbaijan. But he is more a representative of corporate interests.
Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Prabowo’s Duplicity over Human Rights
The new government is trying to erase traces of past human rights violations. This hurts the victims and their families.
Opinion Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
The Joke of Eradicating Online Gambling
The investigation into the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry employees backing online gambling is expanded to include many people. Ill-gotten gains from a political operation.
Opinion Monday, November 18, 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
Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s Conflict of Interests at COP29 in Azerbaijan
The presence of Hashim Djojohadikusumo at COP29 in Azerbaijan was considered as bearing a conflict of interests. He was promoting the business of Arsari Group.
Environment Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Whitewashing Gross Human Rights Violations
Prabowo’s close associates worked to prevent the issue of serious human rights violations from resurfacing. They prepared a white paper containing a narrative aimed at clearing Prabowo’s name.
National Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Protectors of Online Gambling Sites at the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry
The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid: Online Gambling Site Blocking Continues
The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is tidying up house now that 10 of its employees are accused of participating in online gambling. Their flow of cash is being scrutinized.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
The Ministers’ Substitute Guitarist
One of the suspects of the online gambling case is a regular in the ministers’ social circles, and active in the arts scene.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Exposing Online Gambling Protection Scandal
Former Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi is implicated in an online gambling case. He allegedly met with representatives of gambling operators.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
The Scourge of Online Gambling
Efforts to block online gambling sites are proven futile, as many loopholes remain. Online gambling remains rampant in Jakarta.
Cover Story Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
Lack of Information and Misaligned Distribution of People’s Credit
The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.
Economy Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
The Launch of Tempo Single Brand
We launch Tempo single brand, with news products integrated under one platform. Scores of new services will be offered.
Letter From 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
Daunting Economic Condition Under Trump 2.0
The most significant factors behind Trump’s victory were Covid-19 and the Federal Reserve’s response. Life is likely to become harder for Americans—and for much of the rest of the world.
Market Pulse Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
SAME DIFFERENT
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon Monday, November 18, 2024 Edition
On Goodness
The world still needs good people. But what is considered good has no clear law.
Marginalia Monday, November 18, 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
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.
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
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
A NERVOUS START
Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman
Cartoon 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
Tom Lembong’s Sugar Import Scandal
The Attorney General’s Office is still withholding the evidence in the sugar import case involving Tom Lembong. State losses remain unclear.
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.