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Edition 29 April 2019
Cover Story
Eight Months in Pursuit of Sofyan
The KPK named PLN CEO Sofyan Basir as a suspect in the Riau-1 STEAM POWER PLANT graft case. But the anti-corruption agency’s leadership is divided. The KPK’s investigation was stalled due to police scrutiny into KPK Chairman Agus Rahardjo.
Cover Story
Held Hostage by an Old Case
Agus Prabowo visited the Jakarta Police on Wednesday, February 20. Jakarta Police Special Crimes Director Sr. Comsr. Adi Deriyan had sent Agus a summons letter eight days prior.
Cover Story
The Fourth Suspect’s Game
Sofyan Basir was named suspect due to his active role in meetings held to arrange the Riau-1 coal-fired power plant project. There is condemning evidence that he agreed to receiving kickbacks.
Cover Story
Stung by Bowo Sidik’s Jabbering
Two weeks before the investigation warrant for Sofyan Basir in connection to the Riau-1 steam power plant (PLTU) project was signed, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) received fresh information on Sofyan’s involvement in another case.
National
Finding Fault for Erroneous Counts
The camps of both presidential candidates are accusing each other of foul play in the elections. No evidence has yet emerged whether the shenanigans were deliberate, systematic and widespread.
National
Crosses in the Tally Column
Various incidents of foul play allegedly occurred in the legislative election.
National
A Kertanegara People’s Movement
The Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno camp is insistent that they have won the presidential election. They are trying to mobilize large numbers of people and are working on forming a special committee in the parliament.
Economy
Expecting Money from Hong Kong
With Ilham Habibie, investment firm SSG Capital Management will acquire Bank Muamalat. Prospective investors have met with Ma’ruf Amin, Chairperson of the Sharia Supervisory Board.
Economy
The Bus’ Revival
The surging price of airfares is a blessing for autobus companies, prompting them to promote the premium class fleet.
Opinion
The Primary Suspect
The naming of PLN Chief Executive Officer Sofyan Basir as a bribery suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a strong indication of poor management at the state-owned electricity company.
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t Blame Quick Count
Opinion
Danger Signals from Sri Lanka
Political conflict and sectarian tensions led to intelligence warnings about terrorism being ignored. Protection of Muslims must be the priority.
Opinion
Saving Bank Muamalat
Bank Muamalat needs large capital injection to avoid bankruptcy. Do not ever mix political interests with business.
Interview
Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia: Leaders Should Not Inflame Situations
Public orations rejecting the quick count results of the 2019 presidential election trouble President Joko Widodo.
Picture Window
INTO THE BLUE
Tourists swim around a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in Botubarani, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo, Sunday April 21. Whale sharks are usually spotted in Botubarani waters around the months of May and June.
Photo
Picture Window
THE CURSE OF OIL
Outreach
Stories Through Weaving
Agustina Kahi Atanau dedicates her life to conserving and promoting Sumba’s handwoven textile. She received the Wastra Nusantara Lifetime Achievement Award from the First Lady.
Letters
Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia’s Clarification
We thank you for the interview request from Tempo and the publication of Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia’s response in the article entitled Mandiri Aims For The Top carried in the April 23-29, 2019 edition.