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Visual Arts: President Hardi: 45 Years On, Tempo

Hardi’s exhibition features the iconic piece “President of Indonesia, Year 2001: Suhardi” alongside a portrait of current President Prabowo Subianto.

Opinion: TNI and Polri: National Institutions or Political Instruments, Tempo

As state institutions, Indonesia’s National Defense Force, known as TNI, and the National Police Force, or Polri, have recently been put to use as political instruments. The result of political interests intersecting.

Politics: Death Threats Against Critic of Former President Joko Widodo, Tempo

..targeted with death threats following a social media doxing attack..

Former President Widodo Nominated for Corruption Award; ICW Staff Target of Doxing Attack

Other critical voices may be targeted as well.

I Want You By Emerson Yuntho

Pemuka Jahiliyah

Hunting Hasto: Political Intrigue and Legal Battles in the Hasto Kristiyanto Case

“..Was the Presidential Palace Involved?..”

Short Story: 2025 by Putu Wijaya

“..isn’t it better to cherish what’s here now, before it too is gone?..”

2024 “Person of the Year”: OCCRP Finalists Include Former President Joko Widodo, from Asumsi.co

..the OCCRP did not provide any detailed allegations about the other finalists..

Visual Arts: A Century of Art Censorship in Indonesia

..ten minutes before the scheduled opening, Tempo received a press release from the National Gallery’s public relations team announcing the postponement..

Economic Outlook: Managing the Risks of Indonesia’s Regressive VAT Reform

..the government has prepared significant safeguards to balance fiscal responsibilities with public welfare..