Extortion in the Balinese Tradition
Demanding illegal levies from newcomers tarnishes the image of Bali. Action must be taken against people taking advantage of traditional regulations.
Demanding illegal levies from newcomers tarnishes the image of Bali. Action must be taken against people taking advantage of traditional regulations.
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Luhut Pandjaitan’s spokesperson, Jodi Mahardi, explains about the North Sumatra food estate expansion.
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Actor Fedi Nuril talks about his activism in protest of the democratic decline, and the leadership of Jokowi and Prabowo.
University lecturers mobilized to criticize the Jokowi regime. They became restless after the infamous Constitutional Court ruling.
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Agung Sedayu Group Chief Sugianto Kusuma alias Aguan talks about Nusantara Capital City, the national strategic projects and oligarchy.
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Aguan participates in the construction of three million affordable homes, amid suspicions of receiving project rewards from the government.
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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.
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.
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.
Prabowo Subianto intends to place Bulog under the president’s control, changing its autonomous status and eliminating its commercial functions.
Minister Amran Sulaiman recommends changes to regulations on food sector institutions, citing self-sufficiency as the primary reason.
The number of people suspected of protecting online gambling sites increases to 18. Employees of the Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry are involved.
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.
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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.
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.
Danantara will reduce the authority of the SOEs Minister. Transferring the management of major SOEs will make the Ministry almost powerless.
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.
The three judges who acquitted Ronald Tannur often reported for ethics violations. Their bank accounts show transactions amounting to the billions.
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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.
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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.
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Tempo’s interview with Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi about Jokowi’s campaign before the end of his tenure.
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Indonesia and other countries continue to oppose the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation. The European Commission proposes a delay.
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Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on the issues ranging from sea sand export policy to Prabowo Subianto’s bureaucratic management style.
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