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.

Upstream Oil and Gas Special Regulatory Task Force Chairman Dwi Soetjipto says that the war in Ukraine has sent fuel prices to soar as Indonesia still depends on oil imports. However, on the upstream side, the crisis spurs more investments for exploration.

National Counter-Terrorism Agency Chief Boy Rafli Amar explains the security risk posed by the terrorist networks that he was monitoring, from the Islamic State of Indonesia to Jemaah Islamiyah.

Habib Husein Ja’far Al Hadar uses slang and wears outfits that appeal to youths when giving sermons. He has thousands of followers on social media and his content attracts millions of viewers.

Indonesian Village Administration Association Chair Arifin Abdul Majid expresses his concern about a village association national gathering during which the much-debated presidential term extension was promoted. He warns against the dangers of village officials getting involved in politics.

Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva gives Russia’s side of the story regarding the massacre in Bucha, the missile that demolished Kramatorsk and the destruction of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.

The Wilmar Group receives the largest biodiesel subsidy. Master Parulian Tumanggor, an executive at a Wilmar Group subsidiary, is involved in BPDPKS steering committee meetings.

Marcus Mietzner, an associate professor in Indonesian Studies at the Australian National University, sees the proposed delayed elections and presidential term extension as democratic setbacks. He attributes President’s lack of firmness to the unabated rumors.

National Food Agency Chief Arief Prasetyo Adi explains the scarcity of some food items, such as cooking oil, and the supply management for food resilience. What is anticipated for food necessities during and at the end of Ramadan?

IKN Chief Bambang Susantono and his deputy Dhony Rahajoe talk about the IKN project’s priorities for the next two years. What are the strategies to attract investors?

The Maldives Special Envoy for Climate Change Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen discusses how serious the impacts of climate change to her country that have 1,190 islands.

GoTo Chief of Corporate Affairs Nila Marita speaks about the implementation of an initial public offering, in particular about the use of the greenshoe option, company losses of over a trillion rupiah, and difficulty in making profits.

National Resilience Institute Governor Andi Widjajanto talks about the results of the LAB 45’s research on extension of the presidential term, vulnerabilities of the new capital, and democratic regression in Indonesia.

Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, says that prevailing high sexual violence cases necessitate speedy endorsement of the Sexual Violence Bill. The government targets to pass it this year.

Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Lyudmila Vorobieva, claims that the assault on Ukraine is carried out to prevent the country from being used as a weapon to attack Russia.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia, Vasyl Hamianin points out that it is wrong for Russia to use such fear as an excuse to invade Ukraine and kill civilians in the process.

Financial Services Authority’s Chief Wimboh Santoso explains the agency’s achievements over the past five years and how his office handles illegal online loan platforms, problems surrounding state life insurance companies Jiwasraya and Bumiputra, and crypto currency.

Embroiled in chaos surrounding the old-age benefits (JHT) payment regulations, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) finally speaks up.

The Indonesian Ulema Council’s (MUI) Deputy Chair Anwar Abbas explains steps his organization has taken after its board members were arrested on terrorism charges. He also criticizes rising economic and landownership disparities under the Jokowi administration.

National Development Planning Minister cum National Development Planning Agency Chief Suharso Monoarfa talks about the issues surrounding the funds and the construction stages of the new capital city in Kalimantan. The country’s political map will largely determine its fate.

National Democratic Party Deputy Chairperson Ahmad Ali is entangled in nickel mining licensing in Sulawesi. How did he take advantage of a legal loophole?

Haji Karlan obtained a nickel mining contract in a Sulawesi forestland with no auction. Who is he?

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says it is imperative for ASEAN to maintain a consistent attitude on the Myanmar crisis. She also discusses Indonesia’s fundamental stance regarding the South China Sea, Indonesia’s G20 presidency, the outcome of her meeting with the Taliban’s representative and the termination of REDD++ cooperation with Norway.

Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim issued a regulation to prevent sexual violence on campuses. It is rejected by religious organizations.

Illegal and unregistered oil palm plantations, many of which lie in forest areas, have been the problem for the government in pursuing tax revenue from this sector. RSPO aware of the problem but cannot take action if the perpetrators are not their member.

A commissioner at the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, Retno Listyarti, considers a serious violation was committed in the handling of a sexual violence case in Luwu Timur. Police ignore victims’ testimonies.

An interview with the Presidential Chief of Staff Gen. (ret) Moeldoko whose company, M-Tani, is working on a food estate project in Central Kalimantan. Is there a conflict of interest?

An interview with Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo on the food estate project. The agriculture ministry is focused on planting commodities besides cassava, which is the defense ministry’s project.

An interview with Financial Transaction Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) Chief Dian Ediana Rae on the delayed discussion of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. Indonesia temporarily lost the opportunity to develop the transparent economy.

What is the government’s plan to respond to adverse event following immunization (AEFI) experienced by some people after being vaccinated against Covid-19? Health Ministry Vaccination Program spokesperson, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, explains.

A number of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) cases have been reported during the Covid-19 pandemic. National Commission on AEFI Chairman Hinky Hindra Irawan Satari admitted to having trouble investigating vaccine injury cases due to the unavailability of data.

National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo says that the police will first try mediation to resolve Electronic Information and Transactions Law violation cases. He advises investigators to distinguish between criticisms, hoaxes, libels or slanders and to process only cases that could not be settled through mediation.

Former governor of South Sumatra Alex Noerdin answers questions on corruption allegations in the construction of the Sriwijaya Grand Mosque in Palembang.

An interview with the South Sumatra Police Chief Insp. Gen. Eko Indra Heri regarding the Rp2 trillion donation from Akidi Tio’s family. Why did he believe it?

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

Below are excerpts from an interview with Sung Y. Kim, new United States Ambassador to Indonesia. Ambassador Sung Kim was born in Seoul to South Korean parents. Having spent the majority of his diplomatic career in Asia, he has a deep understanding of the region. This is his first interview with the local media since his arrival in Jakarta last June. He discussed vaccine assistance (to Indonesia), the weapon system procurement as well as cooperation for mitigating climate change issues.

Some of Anindya Bakrie’s supporters in the Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce National Conference were reportedly visited by the National Intelligence Agency. There is also information that a Palace representative summoned Anindya and asked him to withdraw from the race.

Dr. Sasa carries out his duties as International Cooperation Minister and Spokesperson for National Unity Government (NUG), Myanmar’s parallel government, from an undisclosed hiding place. He moves from one discussion forum to the next to lobby for support from the international community. Sasa has been in contact with international leaders and politicians from the US, UK, EU or even Japan, yet he has been unsuccessful in establishing communication with ASEAN. He presses ASEAN to take a more prominent role in resolving the crisis in his home country, among others, by promptly appointing a special envoy to mediate dialog between the NUG and junta leader Gen. Min Aung Hlaing. According to him the five point consensus from the ASEAN Summit has not been followed up.

Corruption Eradication Commission Chairman Commissioner General Firli Bahuri is suspected to have initiated the elimination of 75 employees. There are reports that Firli had created a list of names of people to be dismissed from the KPK even before the status transfer to civil servants was discussed. Firli denied these allegations in this interview.