August 5, 2025 | 06:21 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Here are the highlights: Government Sees Bright Future for Indonesian Palm Oil in Europe; Indonesian Gov't Defends Purchase of Fighter Jets from Turkiye Despite Budget Cuts; and Indonesian Authorities Hunt for People Displaying One Piece Flag Through RT Leader.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Government Sees Bright Future for Indonesian Palm Oil in Europe
Director General of International Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Trade, Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, expressed optimism about Indonesia's prospects for exporting palm oil to the European market. He mentioned that the economic cooperation commitment between Indonesia and the European Union through the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) opens up opportunities for the recognition of Indonesian palm oil as a sustainable commodity.
According to Djatmiko, this recognition is a strategic step to mitigate the negative sentiment towards national palm oil products, which has been a barrier in the global market. "Europe is the first to have our palm oil as a source of raw materials, energy, or food products. Palm oil has various extensive uses. But palm oil as a sustainable commodity is important," said Djatmiko at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry office in South Jakarta, on Monday, August 4, 2025.
2. Indonesian Gov't Defends Purchase of Fighter Jets from Turkiye Despite Budget Cuts
The Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, explained the purpose of the purchase of 48 Kaan fighter jets from Turkiye by the Ministry of Defense is not intended for war. He referred to Indonesia as a large country with more than 300 million people, which requires a strong defense, including completing the armament and combat equipment.
According to Prasetyo, there is nothing wrong with the contract for the purchase of fighter jets, even though the government is currently enforcing budget cuts to support the economy. "Efficiency does not mean we stop spending. Strengthening defense using defense equipment is something that we need," said Prasetyo at the Parlement Senayan Complex, Jakarta, on Monday, August 4, 2025.
3. Indonesian Authorities Hunt for People Displaying One Piece Flag Through RT Leader
The act of raising the flag of the Japanese animation One Piece in Indonesia is suspected to have been infiltrated by authorities. Kharik Anhar, a student at the University of Riau involved in the act, said there was a warning in a WhatsApp group instructing the head of the neighborhood association (RT) and community association (RW) to report residents who raise the One Piece flag. The report was requested to be forwarded to Babinsa (Non-Commissioned Officer of Village Development) and Bimas (Community Guidance).
Kharik showed Tempo a screenshot containing the warning. He said the message came from his colleague in Bogor, West Java. "This is a clear act of real suppression. Whereas the Jolly Roger flag is a form of criticism against a corrupt system and those within it, why are they angry?" Kharik said when contacted on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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