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Weekly magazine Tempo, a top Indonesian publication since the 1970s, has been critical of the policies of President Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general whom rights groups accuse of abuses under late dictator Suharto.

A pig's head without its ears was also found there on Thursday, intended for delivery to a reporter.

“Journalists in Indonesia must be able to do their work freely and safely without fear of retaliation.”

Tempo editor-in-chief Setri Yasra said the deliveries sought to undermine the publication's work but added it would remain committed to its mission.

There was no indication who sent the items but presidential spokesman Hasan Nasbi played down the incident, telling reporters on Friday the magazine should “just cook” the pig’s head, Indonesian media reported.

He did not respond to an AFP request for comment.

The magazine has published in recent weeks stories criticising Prabowo's policies, including widespread budget cuts that stoked protests last month.

Prabowo was once married to Suharto's daughter and is accused of ordering the disappearance of democracy activists near the end of his rule, which he denies.

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