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.
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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
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
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
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
Saving Regional Languages Using Artificial Intelligence
The Language Agency uses artificial intelligence to preserve endangered regional languages, starting with the creation of a vast corpus data.
Science & Technology Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Digital Certificates’ Alluring Profits
The business of digital signatures and e-stamps is booming, as regulations push digital certificate providers to rake in profits.
Economy Monday, September 16, 2024 Edition
Signs of Economic Slowdown Amidst Strong Optimism
Optimism is brewing in the financial markets, while the real sector is signaling a slowdown. A heavy burden for the incoming president.
Market Pulse Monday, September 9, 2024 Edition
Sluggish Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
The growth of sustainable projects is sluggish, far behind the extractive sector. Promises of climate crisis mitigation are proving difficult to realize.
Environment Monday, August 19, 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
Aoka Bread Producer’s Right of Reply
Aoka bread producer’s right of reply to readers’ impressions after reading Tempo’s special edition of 10 years of Jokowi.
Letters 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
Government’s Performance in Democracy, Law and Human Rights Sectors Is Unsatisfactory
Interview with Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko on the critical human rights record in 10 years of the Jokowi administration.
Interview Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
Indonesia’s Vain Foreign Diplomacy
As the country attempts to mediate major issues, Indonesia’s foreign policy appears vibrant but lacks a strong foundation.
Special Report Monday, July 29, 2024 Edition
IDI Chief: Foreign Doctors Cannot Enter Indiscriminately
Chair of IDI, Mohammad Adib Khumaidi, discusses the polemic over the plan to allow foreign doctors to practice in Indonesia. He emphasizes stringent regulations are necessary.
Interview Monday, July 22, 2024 Edition
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas Stands Firm on Special Haj Quota Controversy
The DPR and the Religious Affairs Minister disagree regarding an additional quota of haj pilgrims. The DPR deems Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has broken the law.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 2024 Edition
DPR Investigates Special Haj Quota Issues
A Special Committee at the DPR is investigating the quota for the special haj category for the 2024 haj pilgrimage. It is suspected that the Religious Affairs Minister is being targeted to prevent his reappointment to the cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, July 15, 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
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
Monsignor Ignatius Suharyo: Don’t Bring Religion into Business
Ignatius Suharyo explains the Catholic Church’s stance on the planned issuance of mining permits to mass organizations. He considers mining activities destructive to the environment.
Interview Monday, June 24, 2024 Edition
BLBI Obligor Travelled Abroad Despite Travel Ban
Despite still owing debts, the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance obligor Marimutu Sinivasan managed to go abroad. He took advantage of a loophole in the travel ban system of the Immigration Office.
Law Monday, June 17, 2024 Edition
Doubts over the Investigation of the Tin Corruption at the Attorney General’s Office
The team under the Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes often fails to fully investigate high-profile corruption cases. Several prominent figures are only designated as witnesses.
Cover Story Monday, June 3, 2024 Edition
Capital Culture or Why Laziness is a Human Right
Work a maximum of three hours a day. Laziness is a human right.
Marginalia Monday, May 27, 2024 Edition
Disaster Mitigation Device for Espionage
Surveillance devices imported into Indonesia targets cellular phone users. Some of it uses artificial intelligence technology.
Law Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
Digital Service Innovations, Big Banks’ Way to Dominate Market
The four big banks that dominate the Indonesian banking market are backed by strong capital and major innovations. Small banks will have an even smaller piece of the pie.
Economy Monday, May 6, 2024 Edition
The Fate of the Right of Inquiry
The right of inquiry into election fraud in the DPR effectively failed following announcement of the Constitutional Court’s decision. Only the PKS remains consistent.
Cover Story Monday, April 29, 2024 Edition
The Corrupt Design in Lobster Downstreaming
Ministry of Fisheries produced some strange regulations about the cultivation and export of lobsters. Those involved include former generals, high rank police officers and prosecutors.
Opinion Monday, April 22, 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
Evidence of Human Rights Violations at Rumoh Geudong
The human remains at Rumoh Geudong are strong evidence of human rights violations. The government has an obligation to uncover the truth and bring justice.
Opinion Monday, April 15, 2024 Edition
End the Military Exemption from Climate Mitigation
Emissions from conflicts and the military sector damage the environment. This is often ignored because of global political pressures.
Opinion Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
How to Subscribe to Tempo Digital
A suggestion that readers can access Tempo digital by subscribing it on daily basis.
Letters Thursday, April 4, 2024 Edition
The Maneuvers to Prevent the Right of Inquiry into 2024 Elections Fraud
The right of inquiry to investigate alleged fraud in the 2024 elections is threatened to run aground in the House of Representatives (DPR), influenced by offers of ministerial seat in Prabowo’s cabinet.
Cover Story Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Restoring the Dignity of the Constitutional Court
Anies and Ganjar, along with their campaign teams, are asking the Constitutional Court to annul the victory of Prabowo and Gibran. This is an opportunity to restore the Court’s honor.
Opinion Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
Ignoring the Rights of Indigenous People
Indigenous people are taking legal action against the President and the DPR for delaying deliberations of a bill. It has taken second place to the interests of investors.
Opinion Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Election Fraud in a Neighboring Country
Seven members of the Kuala Lumpur PPLN are proven to have inflated the number of voters for the 2024 elections. This should open the door to investigating other frauds.
Opinion Monday, March 25, 2024 Edition
Lackadaisical Disaster Mitigation
Hydrometeorological disasters hit a number of areas in Indonesia. Ironically, mitigation efforts are not yet a priority.
Opinion Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
Press Council Chair Explains Publisher Rights
Press Council Chair Ninik Rahayu explains the Presidential Regulation on Publisher Rights for media business sustainability.
Interview Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
The Importance of the Right of Inquiry
Jokowi is taking Indonesia right back to the start of the Reformasi era. The right of inquiry could be a way to save democracy.
Opinion Monday, March 11, 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
A Cabinet Post Offer to Prevent the Inquiry Right into Election Fraud
The PPP and NasDem have not expressed strong support for using the House’s right of inquiry to investigate alleged fraud in the 2024 elections. The Prabowo-Gibran camp is offering cabinet positions.
Cover Story Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Gathering Support to Investigate Election Fraud
Various instances of fraud in the 2024 General Elections meet the conditions for the House to use its right of inquiry. PSI’s surge in votes is in the spotlight.
Cover Story Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
We are solid behind the right of inquiry bid
PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto explains the right of inquiry into alleged fraud in the 2024 General Elections and PDI-P’s chance to become the opposition party.
Interview Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Linda Susanti's Right of Reply
After dozens of domestic and foreign players and coaches, what has Indonesian soccer achieved?
Letters Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
Artificial Intelligence and the Meaning of Photography
Artificial Intelligence-generated photos do not record reality, but rather visualize concepts that exist in our minds. The meaning of photos and photography changes.
Marginalia Monday, March 11, 2024 Edition
The Government has Difficulty Gaining Access to Religious Educational Institutions
KPAI Chair Ai Maryati Solihah on bullying cases in educational institutions such as the recent incidents at the Binus High School and an Islamic boarding school.
Interview Monday, March 4, 2024 Edition
Right of Reply of The Ministry of Religious Affairs and The Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture’s right of reply on support for presidential candidates.
Letters Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
DPR’s Right of Inquiry Could Affect Indonesia’s Financial Market
Indonesia’s financial market sentiment will be rocked by DPR’s initiative to execute its right of inquiry. Rice inflation is another serious threat.
Market Pulse Monday, February 26, 2024 Edition
The High-Speed Train Bottomless Pit
The finances of Indonesian railroad company KAI are suffering because of having to operate the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train. A number of efforts to save it actually make matters worse.
Opinion Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Coalition of Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo to Investigate Fraud in the Presidential Election
Ganjar-Mahfud and Anies-Muhaimin are investigating into election fraud. They agreed to use the right of inquiry at the DPR.
Cover Story Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Prabowo-Gibran Campaign Team Chief: Our Victory is Legitimate
The Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign Team Chief Rosan Perkasa Roeslani responds to allegations of election frauds that purportedly benefitted the pair.
Interview Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train Dilemma, to Go Fast or Go Economical
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train is considered less competitive than the Argo Parahyangan regular train service. The company is working to boost its non-passenger revenue.
Economy Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Sutan Sjahrir Pajamas in Boven Digoel
From the letter of Sutan Sjahrir, written during his exile in Boven Digoel for his wife, Maria Duchateau, in the Netherlands.
Marginalia Monday, February 19, 2024 Edition
Foolhardy State Budget Automatic Adjustment for Political Campaign
The government’s decision to block the state budget’s allocation for social assistance is dangerous. Campaign interests may be the reason.
Opinion Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Prabowo Subianto Is Busy Campaigning
Prabowo Subianto did not give an interview. His team members said he was busy campaigning.
Interview Monday, February 12, 2024 Edition
Surfing the Artificial Intelligence Wave
Artificial Intelligence offers many benefits but is also causing much anxiety. It is not enough to be lackadaisical users.
Opinion Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
Entertainment Tax Choking Struggling Night Clubs And Bars
The tourism industry and entertainment services such as nightclubs contribute to regional incomes. They are just starting to recover from the pandemic.
Economy Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
The Meeting of Interpreters and Artificial Intelligence
Language interpreters are anticipating the arrival of artificial intelligence-based speech translation. AI is a tool that helps with the work.
Science & Technology Monday, February 5, 2024 Edition
The Origin of Algorithm
In digital algorithms, being different is a sin.
Marginalia Monday, January 29, 2024 Edition
The Meaning of Jokowi’s Impeachment Campaign
The campaign to impeach Jokowi is a narrative of resistance to an overwhelming power. Much needs to be done to make it happen.
Opinion Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Suspected Social Assistance Distribution for Election Campaign
Jokowi reportedly puts Finance Minister Sri Mulyani under pressure over the issue of social assistance, which is vulnerable to being used for the Prabowo-Gibran presidential campaign.
National Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
The Origin of Karen Agustiawan’s Corruption Allegation
Former Pertamina CEO, Karen Agustiawan, files a lawsuit against the audit of PricewaterhouseCoopers. It does not change the Corruption Eradication Commission’s investigation.
Law Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
Election Frauds in the Eyes of the Campaign Teams
The three presidential campaign teams accuse one another of frauds ahead of the elections.
Interview Monday, January 22, 2024 Edition
The Demagogic Campaigns of the Presidential Candidates
The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are relying entirely on gimmicks to exploit the emotions of the people. This moves the campaign away from substantive discussions.
Opinion Monday, January 8, 2024 Edition
Illegal Campaign Funds from Small Bank Loans
The PPATK has discovered dubious transactions in the accumulation of illegal campaign funds. The issue has implicated a cooperative initiated by Prabowo Subianto.
National Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
The Importance of Campaign Financing Transparency
PPATK has exposed irregular transactions amounting to trillions of rupiah for campaigning. Loopholes in campaign financing regulations are being exploited.
Opinion Monday, December 25, 2023 Edition
Reflecting on the Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Teams
The presidential candidates’ campaign teams are an illustration of the type of government they would form if elected. Businesspeople have a central role.
Opinion Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Unfairness in Climate Crisis Mitigation
Climate crisis mitigation creates new disparities. Developing countries do not have the same capabilities as the developed ones.
Opinion Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Chief of the National Police Public Information Bureau, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Ramadhan: There Was No Instruction from Our Chief
Interview with Chief of the RI Police Public Information Bureau Brigadier General Ahmad Ramadhan regarding neutrality of the police force.
Cover Story Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Ministers in the Campaign Trails
A number of President Joko Widodo’s ministers campaign for their respective political parties ahead of the 2024 elections. How to scrutinize a possible misuse of state facilities?
Letters Monday, December 4, 2023 Edition
Pressures to the Presidential Candidates and Campaign Teams
The campaign teams and supporters of Ganjar-Mahfud and Anies-Muhaimin are facing pressure, which allegedly involving state apparatus.
National Monday, November 27, 2023 Edition
Dangerous Mistakes of the Light Railway
The Jabodebek LRT has many risks as a result of design errors in the curved track sections. The government perpetuates the problem through a revision of the regulations.
Opinion Monday, November 20, 2023 Edition
Cannibalism Risk of Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
The Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train will disrupt other modes of transportation. Tariffs would depend on the investment value.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Pursuing the Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Train
China and Indonesia have begun an assessment of the Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train. The project would add to the Belt and Road Initiative’s achievements.
Economy Monday, November 13, 2023 Edition
Officials’ Campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran
News of public officials’ campaigns for Prabowo-Gibran and the court verdict in the child kidney failure case.
News Capsule Monday, November 6, 2023 Edition
Investigating KPK Chief Firli Bahuri
The National Police must take over the investigation into the alleged extortion of Syahrul Yasin Limpo. This would prevent abuses of power by Firli Bahuri and Karyoto.
Opinion Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition
Garlic Planting Obligation for Importers
The realization of obligatory garlic cultivation as a provision to obtain the commodity import permits is still stuttering due to incompliant importers and farmers.
Economy Monday, October 30, 2023 Edition
Investigations into Syahrul Yasin Limpo’s Suspected Crimes
The KPK named Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect in extortion, gratuities and money laundering. He felt that he was extorted by KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri, who purportedly asked for money to stop the investigation.
Cover Story Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
The Ideal Tariff for Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh High-Speed Train
KCIC is considering its tariff for the Whoosh high-speed train. There is the option to change Argo Parahyangan’s route to eliminate competition for Whoosh.
Economy Monday, October 9, 2023 Edition
Minimal Oversight of Oil Palm Funds
The AGO is investigating misuse of BPDPKS oil palm funds. These are non-budgetary funds that are prone to being embezzled.
Opinion Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
Jokowi’s Burdensome Legacy: The High Speed Train
President Jokowi’s infrastructure projects, such as the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, are burdening the country. There will be inappropriate subsidies.
Market Pulse Monday, October 2, 2023 Edition
Higher for Longer Rates Pressure on the Rupiah
Indonesia’s external balances will face hard times if the Federal Reserve’s interest rates remain high.
Market Pulse Monday, September 25, 2023 Edition
The Problem with the State's Right to Control
Land conflicts are happening due to the misinterpretation of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution on the state’s rights to control. What went wrong?
Cover Story Monday, September 18, 2023 Edition
The End of an Era of Abundant Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange surplus is receding. But there is a hope that a huge fund will get back to the country during the elections campaign.
Market Pulse Monday, August 28, 2023 Edition
Unpaid Payroll for Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Staffers
Former government employees at the Foreign Affairs Ministry are demanding the disbursement of unpaid wages. How did it come to happen?
Letters Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
Papuan Figures in the Indonesian Independence Special Edition
Why did the prominent figures from Papua fail to bring the Papuans to support the Republic of Indonesia?
Special Report Monday, August 14, 2023 Edition
Protecting Indigenous People’s Forests
Central Sulawesi designates six indigenous community forests as strategic areas in its Spatial Planning Design. This is a first for Indonesia.
Opinion Monday, July 24, 2023 Edition
Mighty Earth’s Reply Regarding the Batang Toru Hydropower Plant (PLTA)
Clarification of Glenn Hurowitz from Mighty Earth over the conservation of Tapanuli orangutans being endangered by the construction of Batang Toru hydropower plant (PLTA) in North Sumatra.
Letters Monday, July 24, 2023 Edition
Investigators Have Prepared a Strategy
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the bribery case in the BTS towers project. It plans to check every single name that comes up.
Law Monday, July 17, 2023 Edition
The Wrong Message for the Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations
Settlement outside the courts of gross human rights violations focuses too much on the payment of compensation. This could lead to perpetual impunity.
Opinion Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Remembering Gross Human Rights Violations
A number of countries built and preserved monuments of gross human rights violations. Unfolding the victims’ stories, uncovering the truth.
National Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Chaotic Data on Gross Human Rights Violations
The government rushes to solve 12 cases of gross human rights violations through non-judicial mechanisms. The data used is incongruent.
National Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence expert with the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Mauridhi Hery Purnomo, and Korika Chairman Hammam Riza on AI’s pluses and minuses.
Interview Monday, July 10, 2023 Edition
Lack of Oversight for Mayapada
Top management of Bank Mayapada allegedly obtained kickbacks from customer credit disbursements. The OJK was lax in their oversight of this bank owned by a member of the Presidential Advisory Council.
Opinion Monday, June 19, 2023 Edition
The Big Train
School was the big train that would take them to their destination: a higher social status. So they were willing to pay in any way they can.
Marginalia Monday, June 12, 2023 Edition
Artificial Intelligence
Is there a need for regulations governing artificial intelligence?
Letters Monday, June 5, 2023 Edition
When Indigenous People’s Forest is in Limbo
There is still considerable uncertainty as to whether indigenous people’s rights would be recognized. A legislative initiative is needed.
Opinion Monday, May 29, 2023 Edition
Party Connections to Signal Towers
A number of high-ranking party officials reacted after Johnny Plate was named a BTS corruption suspect. The DPR approved the BTS project.
Cover Story Monday, May 29, 2023 Edition
Children and Cigarette Advertising
Cigarette advertisements in the Health Bill. Is it likely to be removed?
Letters Monday, May 22, 2023 Edition
Only a Gathering of Neighbors
The ASEAN Summit at Labuan Bajo did not produce any important agreements. It was just an expensive neighborly chat.
Opinion Monday, May 15, 2023 Edition
From Cafés to Night Clubs
Foreign tourists, including those from Russia and Ukraine, have their own favorite hangout spots. From restaurants, cafés, bars, to night clubs.
Cover Story Monday, April 24, 2023 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
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
Epilogue of the 2024 Presidential Election
The presidential election is not over yet. The lawsuit in the Constitutional Court shows that something is wrong in the 2024 presidential election.
Letters Monday, April 1, 2024 Edition
The Factors in Golkar’s Increasing Votes in 2024 General Elections
Under the leadership of Airlangga Hartarto, Golkar sees a significant increase in votes during the 2024 General Elections. Part of it is due to the Jokowi effect.
Cover Story Monday, March 18, 2024 Edition
2024 Presidetial Election’s Debate Themes
The 2024 election debates should include culture and academic as themes, with the latter necessarily coming out of a concern how easy it is to obtain a doctoral degree.
Letters Monday, December 18, 2023 Edition
Devious Plan to Delay 2024 Elections
Ministers and senior officials from the government coalition are calling for the 2024 elections to be delayed. Like those of Sukarno and Suharto, Jokowi’s presidency could end in tragedy.
Opinion Monday, March 7, 2022 Edition
A Three-Horse Race to 2024
It is reported that President Jokowi gives the green light to a number of prospective candidates wanting to stand for the presidency. Is he seeking political protection post-2024?