A number of well-known politicians are vying for the job of PSSI chair. Soccer should be kept away from the political or business interests of its managers.

The interview with Erick Thohir about PSSI chairman candidacy and his closeness to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

There are indications that SOEs Minister Erick Thohir will step forward as a candidate for PSSI general chairman. Some of his supporters are working to gain votes of support from soccer clubs and regional officials.

Minister Erick Thohir promises to ban former corruptors from becoming directors of state-owned enterprises. Mere gimmicks are inadequate for a comprehensive cleanup of state-owned enterprises.

SOEs Minister Erick Thohir said that the government would prohibit former corruptors from becoming leaders in state-owned companies and their subsidiaries.

The state regains ownership of Wisma Antara through Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). It marks an end to the years of chaotic property ownership.

PLN transforms itself into a holding entity with four subholding companies. The restructuring of PLN’s assets will continue until the end of this year. Workers suspect covert privatization.

The acquisition of Jembatan Nusantara shares by ASDP Indonesia Ferry leaves behind several problems. Dozens of ships are damaged, and there is a huge debt to settle.

Garuda Indonesia is waiting for state capital injection and new investors after escaping a bankruptcy lawsuit. They convert debts to stocks, removing inefficient flight routes, and reducing fleets.

Pelita Air fills the middle class aviation market niche now that it no longer has to act as a lifeboat for Garuda Indonesia. The airline prepares to add new planes and open new routes.

Learning from Japan. When development is planned, the government discusses it with the public until an agreement is achieved.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

The government is preparing to form a holding and sub-holdings for PLN. But the plan is yet unclear.

There is an aroma of collusion and nepotism hanging around the concession to develop the Indonesian Green Industrial Park in North Kalimantan. Luhut Pandjaitan and Boy Thohir are behind it.

The Indonesia Battery Corporation is to acquire a German electric vehicle company. This has the potential to result in losses.

Plans to acquire a German electric car company are believed to have been the reason behind the reshuffle of the board of directors of Mind Id. There are many problematic characters behind this risky project.

A Tempo special interview with State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir regarding the flack surrounding paid vaccination.

At last, SOEs Minister Erick Thohir intervened and tackled the medical oxygen and Covid medication shortages that plagued many hospitals. Erick mobilized several SOEs to help meet the needs of referral hospitals particularly in Java. He also instructed Indofarma and Kimia Farma to boost ivermectin production to fill the market with ample supplies. Although the BPOM has not approved the drug, Erick is pushing its use given the efficacy and minimal side effects proven in several countries. Amid the marked increase in Covid cases, Erick, who also leads Covid-19 Mitigation and Economic Recovery Working Committee makes frequent rounds of site inspection to check on oxygen and Covid drug supplies, all the while continuing with measures to transform SOEs.

In the midst of a flurry of activities to procure and distribute Covid-19 vaccines, State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir has additional responsibility of overseeing the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and the selection of the fund’s board members. The government is confident that the fund will help restore the national economy.