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.