Today's Top 3 News: UI Suspends 16 Law Students Suspected of Sexual Harassment

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April 16, 2026 | 05:42 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Here are the highlights: UI Suspends 16 Law Students Suspected of Sexual Harassment; NasDem Slams Tempo, Says Surya Paloh Is 'Always Happy'; Indonesia Says No IMF Aid Needed Amid Global Uncertainty.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. UI Suspends 16 Law Students Suspected of Sexual Harassment

The University of Indonesia (UI) has suspended the academic status of 16 students from the Faculty of Law at UI who are suspected of sexual harassment. The suspension of the students' status took place during the period of April 15 to May 30, 2026.

Erwin Agustian Panigoro, the Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Relations at the University of Indonesia, stated that the sanction was imposed based on the recommendation of the UI Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force.

"This recommendation is part of the continued efforts to ensure that the examination process runs optimally, objectively, and fairly," Erwin said in a written statement received on Wednesday night, April 15, 2026.

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2. NasDem Slams Tempo, Says Surya Paloh Is 'Always Happy'

Members of the NasDem Party in North Sumatra gathered at the party's regional office in Medan on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to voice their aspirations regarding the content and cover of this week's Tempo Magazine. The Chairperson of NasDem's North Sumatra regional office, Iskandar ST, claimed that the number of members who arrived that day exceeded one thousand. "Food was even bought three times," Iskandar said.

Iskandar stated that the protests actually began after Tempo's podcast "Bocor Alus Politik" discussed Tempo's weekly edition titled "PT NasDem Indonesia Raya Tbk", or "Political Merger" in its English version. He claimed that many members felt offended because they believed the dignity and honor of NasDem Chair Surya Paloh were being undermined.

In addition to the article’s content, the Indonesian magazine cover, which appeared to depict Surya Paloh in a helpless state, further angered members. "In fact, our chairperson is always happy, cheerful, and has no problems. Moreover, last Saturday and Sunday, he was still on vacation on an island," he said with a laugh.

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3. Indonesia Says No IMF Aid Needed Amid Global Uncertainty

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa responded to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) spotlight on global uncertainty, which is predicted to persist for some time. Purbaya made the statement during a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Previously, Georgieva estimated that global uncertainty would continue, fueled by geopolitical tensions and energy price dynamics.

Georgieva stated that the IMF does not have the authority to reduce global uncertainty but is prepared to provide financial support to countries in need.

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