Today's Top 3 News: Archaeology Professor Explains Departure from Indonesian History Rewrite Team

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Here are the highlights: Archaeology Professor Explains Departure from Indonesian History Rewrite Team; Four Economic Agreements Signed Between Indonesia and China; and 4 Places to Hunt for Second-Hand Books in Jakarta.

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

1. Archaeology Professor Explains Departure from Indonesian History Rewrite Team

Archaeologist Harry Truman Simanjuntak has withdrawn from the Indonesian History Rewrite Team formed by the Ministry of Culture. In a letter sent on January 22, 2025, he revealed his personal and academic reasons for resigning.

"I will no longer be involved in the team as an editor or a contributor," said the Research Professor at the National Archaeological Research Center - now part of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)-- when confirmed on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Prior to this, Harry Truman held the position of editor for the first volume of history. Yet before writing the content, he decided to leave due to academic discrepancies. At that time, the team had not been working for even ten days.

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2. Four Economic Agreements Signed Between Indonesia and China

The governments of Indonesia and China signed four important economic agreements on Sunday, May 25, 2025. This signing happened during Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang's official visit to Indonesia. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto saw the signing at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

One of them is the Memorandum of Understanding between Bank Indonesia and the People's Bank of China (PBOC).

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3. 4 Places to Hunt for Second-Hand Books in Jakarta

Some people prefer to buy used books instead of new ones. The reasons are compelling: more affordable prices, the thrill of finding rare editions, and the authentic feel of a pre-loved book. Plus, choosing used books is a great way to support sustainability and reduce waste.

If you are on the hunt for second-hand literary treasures in Jakarta, check out the four fantastic places to explore. 

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