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Power Management of Railroads
It is difficult to manage the greater Jakarta commuter line. The government should analyze the costs and benefits.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 20 Maret 2023
Halfhearted Prevention of Deforestation
The European Union does not allow imports of products from deforestation. Unfortunately, the countries concerned can find ways around this ban.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 20 Maret 2023
Don’t be Afraid to Prosecute Alun
The KPK may only charge Rafael Alun Trisambodo for accepting gratuities. Those who paid the bribes will remain untouched.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 20 Maret 2023
Selecting Jokowi’s Heir
Jokowi has given the green light to many politicians who want to run for the presidency. It is like putting eggs in many baskets.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 20 Maret 2023
Subchi Azal Tsani’s Right of Reply
Subchi Azal Tsani’s right of reply and Pertamina’s pension fund management.
Letters Edisi : Senin, 20 Maret 2023
Another Evidence of Democratic Regression
The criminalization of Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti is a threat to freedom of expression. Indonesia is not worthy of becoming a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 13 Maret 2023
Bureaucratic Reforms’ White Flag
There are indications that customs officials are not taking resolute action against those smuggling luxury cars. The reform of the finance ministry bureaucracy has failed.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 13 Maret 2023
Populism that Burned the Plumpang Depot
The casualties resulting from the Pertamina Plumpang depot fire were an unavoidable consequence of misguided ‘pro-people’ policies. Relocate people, rather than moving the depot.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 13 Maret 2023
A Deceitful Way to Delay Elections
The ruling by the Central Jakarta District Court ordering the KPU to delay the elections is against the Constitution. The involvement of political elites needs to be investigated.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 13 Maret 2023
Plumpang Depot Fire
Readers’ letters on the Pertamina Plumpang depot fire disaster in North Jakarta, 2024 General Elections, and the Sidelines.
Letters Edisi : Senin, 13 Maret 2023
Fresh Challenges for Central Bank Governor
Perry Warjiyo is to continue as Bank Indonesia governor. Restoring its independence will be a major challenge.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
Starting School Too Early
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Viktor Laiskodat decrees that schools should start lessons at 5am. This endangers children’s health and safety.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
Waiting for Puan Maharani
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani and the PDI-P are holding up the Domestic Workers Protection Bill.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
Wrong Solution to End Corruption
Huge assets owned by tax officials prove the failure of bureaucratic reforms in the ministry of finance. There is a need for more stringent monitoring.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
Photo on the Cigarette Pack
A man from Lamongan, Edi Santoso, complains about having his photo on a cigarette pack without his permission and Tokopedia’s response on a letter Money Lost on Tokopedia.
Letters Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
New Sidelines
Changes to Sidelines. Goenawan Mohamad will still contribute to the column, though not on a weekly basis.
Letter From Edisi : Senin, 6 Maret 2023
Honorary Professorships is not for Everyone
The governor of the central bank does not need an honorary professorship. The petition from academics opposing the UGM rector’s policy deserves support.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 27 Februari 2023
More Than a Waste Emergency
Indonesia is experiencing a catastrophic waste emergency. A comprehensive strategy from beginning to end is needed in response.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 27 Februari 2023
The Pragmatic Way to Find Vice-Presidential Candidates
Prospective presidential candidates are being pragmatic in choosing their running mates. Electoral interests are the only consideration.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 27 Februari 2023
Losing Out Again from Meat Imports
Ministers are divided over the authority to allow imports of buffalo meat. The interests of rent seekers are behind the quota system.