Edisi : Senin, 21 September 2026 - Magz TEMPO
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was removed as Finance Minister. He had done everything Prabowo asked.
Replacing the Finance Minister does not guarantee more technocratic fiscal management. The root of the problem lies with Prabowo.
Internal turmoil triggers Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s removal as Finance Minister. Suahasil Nazara takes on the task of rebuilding trust.
Indonesia’s official deficit conceals growing quasi-fiscal burdens. Suahasil Nazara must persuade Presiden Prabowo Subianto to change course before the hidden bills come due.
Volunteers heard reports of a possible split between Prabowo and Jokowi-Gibran. People close to Prabowo could become his running mate in the 2029 election.
Police have yet to name a single suspect in cases of poisoning linked to the free nutritious meal program. The legal process remains unclear.
Islamic scholar Muhammad Nuruddin criticizes several views expressed by Mun’im Sirry.
A project to build the first crude coconut oil plant for bioavtur feedstock is underway in Banyuasin. But along with the hopes come risks.
Occupational health, safety, and environmental protection should be applied to activities that affect large numbers of people. Cabinet reshuffles fuel public distrust.
Pramoedya believed that Javanese fascism evolved from a feudal culture. There are eight fascist strategies currently in effect in Indonesia.
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.


