Letter From The Editor, edisi : TE2706 - Illegal Cigarettes’ Fake Stamps - Magz TEMPO

Tempo’s investigative team uncovered a political and power network behind the illegal cigarette business. It is growing more widespread and more entrenched.

Politicians approached Pati activists and encouraged them to demonstrate in Jakarta, taking up the issue of asset forfeiture. The issue is ripe for abuse.

The social transformation envisioned by Gus Dur requires an NU that is independent of political power. That independence faded during the Jokowi era.

Joko Widodo maintains his connections to power. His popularity is an asset for political maneuvering toward 2029.

Oei Tjoe Tat fought tirelessly for pluralism. His vision of an inclusive nationalism is under threat amid the erosion of democracy.

The Prabowo administration is reversing the paradigm of regional autonomy and recentralizing fiscal power. The public is paying the price.

Market participants await the direction of monetary policy after Perry Warjiyo stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor. What comes next?