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.

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi on air pollution, fast train’s development, and the road map for electric vehicles leading to 2035.

Acting Jakarta Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, on pollution and the future of Jakarta after it is no longer the capital city.

National Food Agency Chief Arief Prasetyo Adi on the threat of El Niño on food security.

Indonesianist Sophie Chao talks about the impact of oil palm plantations, racism, military presence, and Papuan aspirations for independence.

The government faces difficulties accommodating kidney donors and recipients. The need for kidney donors is high, but the supply is very limited.

A kidney donor says he is having difficulty finding a job. He sold a kidney because of financial troubles.

CoFTRA Chief Didid Noordiatmoko on Indonesia’s first crypto exchange.

Prosecutors accuse Windu Aji Sutanto of raking in profits from illegal sales of nickel from the Mandiodo Block owned by Antam.

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.

Thomas Andrews urges countries to help rein in the Myanmar crisis. What measures have the ASEAN and the UN Security Council taken?

The Aga Khan Award is an award for architecture. It expands its criteria to cover modest buildings.

An interview with Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono regarding the export of sea sand.

The government reopens sea sand export licenses through a new regulation on the utilization of sediment. A tug-of-war brakes out between government ministries.

The National Police claims it has never used the spyware Pegasus. But they have used zero-click for wiretapping. Chief of the National Police Division of Technology, Information, and Communication, Insp. Gen. Slamet Uliandi explains about it.

A lawyer for BTS corruption suspects claims that Galumbang Simanjuntak and Irwan Hermawan only gave suggestions regarding the BTS project.

The name of Puan Maharani’s husband, Hapsoro Sukmonohadi or Happy, appeared in connection with the BTS tower project of the communication and informatics ministry.

Sandiaga Uno talks about his chance of being nominated as a vice-presidential candidate to Ganjar Pranowo and a possible face-off with Erick Thohir.

The dismissal of Endar Priantoro, KPK’s Investigation Director, will result  in a court case. Endar was at loggerheads with Firli Bahuri over the Formula E case.

Deputy Minister Eddy Hiariej explains the gist of allegations of accepting gratification amounting to Rp7 billion. He admits to acting as mediator.

Constitutional Judge Guntur Hamzah says that the decision of the Constitutional Court’s Honorary Council puts him at a disadvantage.

Bulog CEO Budi Waseso on the allegations of monopoly in distribution of imported buffalo meat.

The Judicial Committee confirms attempts by a police general during Ferdy Sambo’s court proceedings. The judges were offered a safe house.

The police are preparing new criminal charges against the Indosurya Saving and Loan Cooperative. It is being accused of having criminal intent from the outset.

The irony of nickel mining in Sulawesi: a raw material for a renewable source of energy comes through illegal exploitation that damages the forest.

Rationalization of the healthcare omnibus bill by Health Minister Budi Gunadi and Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) Chair Adib Khumaidi  

Head of BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati explains the causes behind recent extreme weather and predicted drought as well as forest and land fires in 2023.

How does Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno address foreign tourists’ concerns regarding the new law that criminalizes sex outside marriage and cohabitation?

National Food Agency Chief Arief Prasetyo Adi on Bulog’s dwindling rice stock and a looming food crisis.

Ferdy Sambo responds to questions about illegal mining cases in East Kalimantan. He declines to explain Ismail Bolong’s role in the matter.

Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Lars Bo Larsen, on renewable energy, waste management and potentials for electric ferries.

PSSI Chief Mochamad Iriawan opens up on the soccer association’s extraordinary congress.

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

Acting President of Myanmar NUG Duwa Lashi La on application of the five ASEAN consensus points and his hopes when Indonesia takes on the ASEAN chair next year.

Indonesian Judges Association (IKAHI) General Chair Yasardin describes some problems in the Supreme Court as related to the negative behavior of judges.

Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rut Krüger Giverin discusses the termination of the REDD+ emission reduction cooperation agreement by Indonesia last year.

Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Pahala Mansury speaks about energy transition in the state companies to reduce emission. Measures include early retirement of coal-fired power stations and use of electric motorcycles, among others.

An interview with CEO of state electricity company PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, on the company’s initiatives as regards climate change mitigation, energy transition and electric cars.

What does IMF’s Senior Economist Yan Carrière-Swallow have to say about Indonesia’s possible slip into recession?

The pharmaceutical industry is in turmoil following the outbreak of acute kidney failure cases. Tempo interviewed Indonesian Pharmaceutical Companies Association Executive Director Elfiano Rizaldi regarding the matter.

BPOM Chief Penny Lukito responds to the allegation that her agency has been slow in handling acute kidney injury cases.

An interview with Djoko Hendratto, CEO of the Environmental Fund Management Agency, on its function as a climate crisis mitigation fund receiving and channeling institution.

The National Police Commission issued various recommendations after the narcotics case of Insp. Gen. Teddy Minahasa came to surface. Many regulations still need to be improved.

Tempo made a special interview with Ferdy Sambo regarding the murder of Brig. Yosua, Putri Candrawathi’s involvement, and his black notebook.

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi speaks on Indonesia’s preparedness to host the G20 Summit in Bali, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Myanmar’s agenda at the ASEAN Summit.

Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim answers questions regarding his ‘shadow team’ and the alleged conflict of interest, digitalization options and the National Education System Bill.

Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) Chairman Iwan Bule speaks about the public pressure to resign, the fatal riot in Kanjuruhan, and potential sanctions from FIFA.

Why are forest farmers being subject to illegal levies? Bambang Supriyanto, the Director-General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership at the Environment and Forestry Ministry answers.

What does Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yudo Margono have to say about the issues surrounding the candidature for the position of the armed forces commander and maritime security?

The Justice and Human Rights Ministry explains its reason for granting remission and parole to corruption convicts.

Why did Suciwati feel she was let down by President Joko Widodo when he promised to resolve the murder case of Munir?

What does Indonesian Employers Association Chair Hariyadi Sukamdani say about the effects of the fuel price hikes on service and commodity prices as well as minimum wages?

Is it true that Putri Candrawathi has not been detained because she still has to care for her (underage) child? KPAI  answers.

Witness and Victim Protection Agency Chief Hasto Atmojo Suroyo explains why they agreed to grant the justice collaborator status to Officer E.

Putri Candrawathi’s attorney claims his client insists that Brig. Yosua had perpetrated sexual assault at Ferdy Sambo’s house in Magelang, Central Java.

Hartono, Chief of Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency, explains peatland and mangrove restoration efforts and their complex challenges. The agency does not support peatland being used for the food estate project.

The Witness and Victim Protection Agency considers that Ferdy Sambo’s wife Putri Candrawathi and 2nd Agent Richard Eliezer Pudihang Lumiu do not currently need protective status from them.

Ade Firmansyah Sugiharto heads the second team investigating the cause of death and signs of other wounds on the body of Brig. Yosua. A challenging task, as the corpse’s organs have already been displaced at the previous autopsy.

Police Insp. Gen. Ferdy Sambo makes his first public statement at the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department building about the death of Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat.

The government relies on vaccines to put a stop to the FMD outbreak infecting ruminant livestock. Preparations are only made after the outbreak worsened.

Filmmaker Joko Anwar predicts the Indonesian film industry to rebound to even higher levels than in 2019. The director of Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion (2022) gives some insight into why horror movies sell well around the world and in Indonesia. What is the secret?

An interview with Dadan Kusdiana, Director-General for New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on the new and renewable energy development.

The National Police Headquarters claims it already has all the proof on Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat’s death. Where are Yosua’s mobile phones?

Arman Hanis, the lawyer of Putri Candrawathi, is trying to get protection for his client following the shooting incident involving Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, which has been under public’s spotlight.

An interview with Deputy Minister of Justice and Human Rights Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej about the Criminal Code Bill.

An interview with National Narcotics Agency’s (BNN) expert group coordinator on the plan to legalize medical marijuana.

Thailand’s Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul explains his country’s legalization of marijuana in an interview with Tempo.

ACT faces various problems, such as suspected embezzlement and excessive privileges for its executives. In an interview with Tempo, ACT President Ibnu Khajar, concurrently Chairman of the ACT Foundation, explained his organization’s predicaments.

Coalition of Sovereign Migrant Workers has the data of 149 Indonesian workers suspected to have died from inhumane treatment they received at a Sabah immigration detention center in Malaysia. How is BP2MI Chief Benny Rhamdani handling this case? Did this tragedy really happen? Benny also talks about his efforts to combat illegal migrant worker placement syndicates and loan sharks.

Tempo’s special interview with Anies Baswedan about his potential presidential candidacy. What did he say about support from 212 group?

The Ombudsman receives a litany of reports about conflicts over land, civil servant recruitment, and now the appointments of acting regional heads. The agency calls for budget cuts as a sanction for the regions in the red zone for failing to meet the public service compliance standards.

Professor of Medicine of the University of Indonesia Tjandra Yoga Aditama says that the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet. The next pandemic may be just around the corner.

Khilafatul Muslimin Caliph Secretary Abdul Aziz claims the organization only aims to lead Muslims and not to take over the country. Abdul Qadir Hasan Baraja routinely broadcasts propagation.

Talking about 100 days of Russian invation, Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia, Vasyl Hamianin, is certain Ukraine will eventually reclaim all of its territory. Ukraine demands Russia pay compensation.

National Commission on Human Rights Chief Ahmad Taufan says that the fulfillment of human rights in the past five years has not been encouraging.

Azyumardi Azra is the new chair of the Press Council with the mission to revitalize the agency to become a critical partner of the government. He discusses the role of political and business oligarchs behind the democratic decline.

President of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, presided over an emergency meeting on the Russia-Ukraine war on February 28 after the UN Security Council failed to reach a resolution.

Lin Che Wei insists that he is innocent. Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi has not given a statement since the cooking oil graft case became public.

General Elections Commission Chairman Hasyim Asy’ari discusses new and challenging aspects of the 2024 general elections and simultaneous regional head elections comparing with the previous ones.

Tempo’s interview with Covid 19 vaccination program spokesperson, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, and Indonesian Muslim Consumers Foundation Chairman Ahmad Himawan on halal vaccines.