[From an oped piece in Kompas.com by Herlambang P Wiratraman titled "Instant Festival".]

It is not surprising if the public suspects that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's statement that the president is allowed to campaign and take sides is loaded with political interests.

[From an oped piece in Kompas com by Firman Noor titled "Angin Segar dari Kampus".]

President Widodo: You're allowed to campaign as long as you don't use state facilities...

Man: Motorcycle taxi Mr? (a play on Widodo's fondness for bike riding)

[From an oped piece in Kompas.com by Boni Hargens titled "Leaving Plato's Cave".]

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Supervisory Board began a series of ethics hearings on January 17 into 93 employees who are accused of soliciting illegal payments from detainees at the KPK's detention centre in exchange for prison perks.