Opinion, edisi : TE2706 - Illegal Cigarettes’ Fake Stamps - Magz TEMPO

The government does not use excise as an instrument for tobacco control or state revenue. The problem is compounded by illegal cigarettes.

Party politicians are suspected of riding on the August 27, 2026, protests. This could fuel disappointment and trigger further mass protests.

Outside interference in the Nadhlatul Ulama Congress stems from the organization allowing itself to be drawn into the vortex of power. Its elites behave like politicians.

The split between Jokowi and Prabowo could offer hope for healthy political competition. Civil society could benefit.

Oei Tjoe Tat faded into Indonesia’s history. He championed the universal idea of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and practiced Cold War diplomacy.

The central government’s cutting of regional budgets is a violation of the law. It stems from a centralist mindset.

Believed to have been pressured to resign, the Governor of Bank Indonesia no longer holds his position. It is a fast track to damage a country’s economy.