The Tragedy of Physician in East Nusa Tenggara
The death of Eliza Princila Utami Pakaenoni, a young physician known as Icha, has shaken Indonesia’s medical community. Authorities are investigating what has been reported as an apparent suicide after she allegedly endured intimidation while treating a critically ill child in the emergency department of Leona Hospital in North Central Timor (TTU), East Nusa Tenggara. Her family believes the incident left her in severe psychological distress, although investigators have yet to establish whether there is a causal link between the alleged intimidation and her death.
Gaurav Srivastava, Hashim & Prabowo (1)
In this week’s edition, Tempo magazine posted three articles about Gaurav Srivastava, labelled as fake CIA operative by former business partner Niels Troost (Dutch-born controversial oil trader initially sanctioned by EU for his alleged links to Russian oil), and his network in Indonesia, including President Prabowo Subianto, brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo, and Indra Bakrie (Bakrie Group’s key person for oil and gas business).
The Muara Enim case
The Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) raid on the South Sumatra office of the Audit Board (BPK) on June 23, 2026, marked a new turn in the case involving Muara Enim Regent Edison. What began as a corruption case tied to the procurement of goods and services...
Rewriting emergency powers law
For nearly seven decades, Law on the State of Emergency has remained largely untouched. Enacted in 1959 during President Soekarno’s Guided Democracy, the legislation was designed for a vastly different political era—one in which executive authority faced few institutional constraints. Today, however, House of Representatives has opened the possibility of revising the law as it undergoes judicial review in the Constitutional Court.
Latest on Kresna Life case
The legal battle surrounding Kresna Life has now entered a new phase. While the Supreme Court’s administrative ruling strengthened OJK’s authority to revoke the company’s business license, criminal law enforcement has finally begun to catch up with those believed to be responsible for one of Indonesia’s largest insurance failures.
Attacking Sony Sonjaya
Attorney General’s Office rejected former National Nutrition Agency (BGN) deputy head Sony Sonjaya’s request to become a justice collaborator, the decision was expected. Prosecutors argued that Sony was not a secondary participant but one of the principal actors behind the alleged corruption involving the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. They also stated that he had not fully admitted his own role, making him ineligible under existing legal standards.
The UBK bribery case
Abdimaludin, head of the Student Executive Board of Bung Karno University’s Faculty of Law, has admitted to receiving Rp 20 million to redirect a recent student protest he led. According to latest reports, the money was allegedly funneled through an unidentified police officer, fueling suspicions of efforts to steer and suppress student dissent.
Pakerin-Prima Master Bank’s problems: Revisiting Njoo Family Feud
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) revoked permits of Bank Prima Master early this year. The bank had a total assets of Rp1.61 trillion by September 30, 2025, while third party funds were claimed at Rp1.4 trillion.
Outsourcing reform: Protection or Illusion?
The government’s plan to limit outsourcing to just four types of jobs—security, cleaning services, drivers, and catering—has been welcomed by labor unions as a long-awaited step toward restoring job security. For years, workers have argued that outsourcing has expanded far beyond its original purpose, creating a class of employees who perform permanent functions without enjoying permanent employment status.
Perpres AI is not enough
Indonesia is finally moving toward regulating artificial intelligence. Yet the government’s latest preference for a presidential regulation (Perpres) over a dedicated law raises a larger question: Is the country preparing for the AI era, or merely trying to keep pace with it?