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Elections: Law and Human Rights Deputy Minister Sold Termination of Police Investigation, Alleges Anti-Graft Agency: Example of Legal Industry Mafia

“JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, known as Eddy, has connections with the Criminal Investigation Agency at the headquarters of the Indonesian National Police…”

Transition: Supporters of Dynasty Politics Give Up On Democracy?

“The Joko Widido dynasty is being supported by the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and a number of activists from the 1998 democracy reform movement. But why have they change direction?” Tempo Magazine

Energy Transition: PT Freeport Orders Immediate Assessment of Impact of Gresik Smelter Fire, Tirto.com

PT Freeport Indonesia has confirmed that Monday’s fire (10/14/2024) did not claim any lives.

EITI, Corruption and the Green Energy Transition, Reblog

Corruption and Green Energy

Illegal Mining: Investigating Evidence of Tin Sand Smuggling from Belitung Island, Tempo.co

“…thousands of tons of tin sand leave Belitung Island every week…”

Corruption: Indonesia’s President Allegedly Encouraged Illegal Mining

“…President once ordered the accommodation of illegal miners in Bangka Belitung Province..”

Op-Ed: Hijacking Golkar, Grasping At Power

“..plans to hang onto power are at risk of unravelling..”

Journal Article: Corporate Tax Administration in Indonesia, From American Economic Review

“..On net, improved tax administration can have significant returns..”

Elections: “Emergency Warning” Nation Wide Protests Against Indonesia’s President, Son and Legislators

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“..we never really believe that we can become wealthy..”