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Op-Ed: The Middle Path of Armed Forces’ Politics, TNI’s Dual Function, from Tempo

General Nasution’s concept of the so-called “middle way” became the forerunner of the Indonesian military’s dual function (dwifungsi) ideology. It has now become a political tool for those in power.

Tannur Judge Bribery Case: From Acquittal, To Conviction, To Remission

From Acquittal, To Conviction for Bribing a Judge, To Remission

Economic Outlook: Prabowo’s First Indonesian Budget, Someone Has to Pay

…he intends to promote his populist agenda while maintaining fiscal discipline…

Banking Corruption Case: Former Sritex President Director Named Suspect in Banking Investigation

…alleged the three regional development banks have engaged in unlawful conduct…

The Scam Behind Indonesia’s Plan to Accommodate Gaza Refugees, from Tempo.co

The Indonesian government’s plan to evacuate Gazans to Galang Island has drawn negative responses at home. Is it falling for a scam?

Short Story: The Stamp by Mochtar Lubis

…disappointment…

Op-Ed: Like Those Shoes Never Bought, Reason for Pardon Will Never Be Explained, from Suara Merdeka

Never bought those Bally shoes

Gaza: Indonesia masih dianggap sebagai lokasi potensial untuk pengusiran paksa populasi Palestina, harian The Guardian

…kejahatan terhadap kemanusiaan…

The Battle for Indonesia’s Tin Empire: PT Timah Corruption Case Update

Court hands down harsher penalties in multibillion-dollar mining corruption case

Short Story: The Guest By Ratna Indraswari Ibrahim

I woke up from the dream…