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The Bitter Lesson from BSI Hackers
The theft of Bank Syariah Indonesia’s customer data shows how weak cybersecurity is in the finance industry. This is a major risk for the economy.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

When Indigenous People’s Forest is in Limbo
There is still considerable uncertainty as to whether indigenous people’s rights would be recognized. A legislative initiative is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

The Danger of Centralized Power in the Health Bill
The Health Bill gives a full mandate to the ministry of health to regulate all aspects of the health sector. This is excessive centralization.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

State Capture Corruption in the Towers Project
The investigation into the BTS tower corruption is taking place at a time of disputes between the political elites. The AGO should not become a hostage to party’s interests.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

The Best Rainforest Guardians
The Kajang indigenous community is considered the best forest guardian. They face threats from the regulations, plantation companies and modernization.
Environment Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

Indonesia's Wealth
Who enjoys the wealth from Indonesia's natural resources?
Letters Edisi : Senin, 29 Mei 2023

Miscalculated Energy Policy
The construction of the Java 1 PLTGU runs two years behind schedule because of poor planning. This has the potential to cause financial losses for Pertamina.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 22 Mei 2023

Homework after SEA Games
The victory of the Indonesian soccer team at the SEA Games is no reason for excessive celebration. Avoid political interference.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 22 Mei 2023

Cleaning Up the Police
The police force tends to protect its officers involved in criminal cases. This is a failure of the Polri reforms.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 22 Mei 2023

The Halfhearted Reform
After a quarter of a century, the movement for change that was supported by students and ordinary people has faded away without any significant improvements. Activists are now trapped under the feet of those in power.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 22 Mei 2023

Children and Cigarette Advertising
Cigarette advertisements in the Health Bill. Is it likely to be removed?
Letters Edisi : Senin, 22 Mei 2023

Cheap Cooking Oil Disarray
The government must immediately pay the money it owes for the supply of cheap cooking oil. A messy policy with long-term consequences.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 15 Mei 2023

Only a Gathering of Neighbors
The ASEAN Summit at Labuan Bajo did not produce any important agreements. It was just an expensive neighborly chat.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 15 Mei 2023

Mission Impossible in the Judicial System
The naming of yet another Supreme Court secretary as a suspect only confirms the ramshackle state of our judicial system. A complete overhaul of the oversight mechanism is needed.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 15 Mei 2023

Politics without the People
The dispute between Surya Paloh and Jokowi becomes more intense. There is no benefit to the people from this strained relationship.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 15 Mei 2023

State Universities Admission Process
Readers’ letters on state universities' admission process, millennial writers’ task and cigarette advertising in the Health Bill.
Letters Edisi : Senin, 15 Mei 2023

Ensuring Transparency of Vale’s Divestment
Vale Indonesia is to divest 11 percent of its shares and transfer them to Mind Id. Caution is needed to prevent the entry of freeloaders.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 8 Mei 2023

The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will soon take over human conversations and exchanges of information. This could be a danger to civilization.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 8 Mei 2023

A Wrong Sentence for AGH
The court should not have jailed AGH for three and a half years. There is not enough evidence.
Opinion Edisi : Senin, 8 Mei 2023

An Election without Hope for Change
None of the three presidential candidates are offering change. Vice-presidential candidates will be chosen based on their ability to provide logistics for the campaign.