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Deputy minister inspects downstream industry companies in Palu SEZ amid US$10.16 B target

In a push to meet Indonesia’s ambitious investment realization target of US$10.16 billion (Rp162.57 trillion) in Central Sulawesi this year, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, visited the Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to review key industrial sites and hold high-level meetings with local government leaders.

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Government inaugurates US$130 million Akatara Gas Project in Jambi

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, inaugurated on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 the US$130 million Akatara Gas Processing Facilities (AGPF) project in Bram Itam Raya Village, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. 

PLN boosts green energy push with geothermal plant in Maluku, eyes external funding

State power utility company PT PLN has confirmed that it will open several funding sources for the construction of a geothermal power plant (PLTP) in Maluku, in accordance with the direction of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia.

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Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks named UNESCO Global Geoparks

The UNESCO Executive Board has officially designated Indonesia’s Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks as new UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGs) during its 221st session held in Paris from April 2 to 17, 2025. 

Corporate Affairs

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Dendy Kurniawan reappointed as President Director of Pelita Air for second term

State energy company PT Pertamina and PT Pertamina Pedeve Indonesia as shareholders of PT Pelita Air Service have decided to confirm Dendy Kurniawan as President Director of Pelita Air for the second term.

PGN and PTBA initiate Coal-to-SNG gasification project

State owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has partnered with State mining company PT Bukit Asam (PTBA) to develop a Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) project utilizing coal as feedstock, as part of a broader effort to diversify Indonesia’s energy supply and strengthen national energy resilience.

PLN to conduct joint study on hydrogen development for maritime transportation

State power utility PT PLN has signed a collaboration agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, PT HDF Energy Indonesia, and PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry to conduct a joint study on the use of green hydrogen for the maritime transportation sector. 

LG cancels US$7.7 billion EV battery project in Indonesia

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer LG and its consortium have withdrawn their planned investment in building an EV battery ecosystem in Indonesia. 

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Profiles

Unveil the stories of influential figures transforming Indonesia’s industries, economy, and political landscape.

  • Sofyan Djalil - image source: Kementerian ATR

    Sofyan Djalil

    Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.

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    Siti Nurbaya Bakar

    Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.

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    Sandiaga Uno

    Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was born in 1969 in Riau, Indonesia. Uno is the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. During his childhood, he met with Erick Thohir and was in the same elementary school as a schoolmate. Sandiaga Uno was an undergraduate of Wichita State University in the United States, he graduated with a cum laude. He continued his university education in the United States at George Washington University in 1990 after receiving a paid scholarship from William Soerjadjaja and graduated with an MBA in 1992 and a GPA 4.00. 

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    Sakti Wahyu Trenggono

    Wahyu Sakti Trenggono was born in Semarang in 1962, He is the current Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Trenggono is a person who focuses on business development. He attended a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, after which he continued his Masters in Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology.

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    Ridwan Kamil

    Mohammad Ridwan Kamil called Kang Emil or Ridwan was born in Bandung in 1971. Kamil is the Governor of West Java since 2018. He is the son of a husband and wife Dr. Atje Misbach, S. H. and Dra. Tjutju Sukaesih. Ridwan is the second of five children. Ridwan has a family, he is married to Atalia Praratya Kamil and has children Camillia Laetitia Azzahra and Emmiril Khan Mumtadz.

Investigations

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Armed separatist group claims execution of 11 Indonesian gold miners in Papua

The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 illegal gold miners in Yahukimo, Papua, while alleging the casualties  as soldiers disguising themselves as gold miners in a mission to infiltrate their operational areas.

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More Indonesians evacuated from Myawaddy, after 400 others in 1st attempt

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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Indonesian Coast Guard foils smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters

The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. 

Top officials, business partners named suspects in Pertamina graft scandal

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named seven individuals − four are top officials within PT Pertamina Group and the other three are business partners − as suspects in a corruption case related to mismanagement of crude oil and refinery products at the State energy company, its subholdings and contractors during the 2018-2023 period.

Politics

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PAN eyes VP slot in 2029 general election, reaffirming support for Prabowo

Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, has announced that the party is open to the possibility of nominating a party cadre as a vice presidential candidate in the  2029 presidential-vice presidential election.

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President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors

President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense

The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.

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PDI-P clarifies on cadres’ presence at Regional heads retreat

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has clarified that its cadres’ participation at the regional head retreat, which is currently underway at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, is still within the knowledge of party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri. 

Capitol Influence and Lobbying

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Indonesia, ASEAN strategize to tackle U.S. tariff hike, boost agricultural imports

Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has hinted at Indonesia's strategic approach to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing measures to enhance agricultural imports from the U.S. to balance the trade deficit and strengthen bilateral relations.

Indonesia eyes for negotiation, strategic adjustments against U.S. import tariff hike

Indonesia is preparing an official response to the United States' recent tariff hikes, with a focus on negotiations and strategic policy adjustments, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Menlu Sugiono with Priit Turk

Indonesia explores dairy industry cooperation with Estonia

Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed Indonesia’s interest in exploring potential cooperation opportunities in the dairy industry with Estonia. 

FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. 

Geopolitics and Diplomacy

Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.

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Pope Francis passes away at age 88

The supreme leader of the Catholic Church and Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 07.35 local time in Vatican. 

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Indonesia fast-tracks talks with U.S., aiming to finalize tarif and trade deal in 60 days

An Indonesian delegation led by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington D.C. to discuss tariff policy issues and strengthen bilateral economic partnerships.

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Indonesia stands by free and active policy amid false claims of Russian military base

The Ministry of Defense has dismissed an international media report that the Russian military would be present in Indonesia and make the Indonesian Air Force’s Manuhua Base in Biak, Papua as the location for its military aircraft headquarters.

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Indonesia seeks Russian investment in SEZs amid talks on agriculture, energy

The Indonesian government has called on Russia to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the archipelago.

National Resilience

The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.

Food Sustainability
Commodity

1 Government affirms import deregulation remains measurable

Infrastructure

2 Prabowo assigns AHY to lead new authority body for “Giant Sea Wall” development

Government
Economic Diplomacy
National Resilience
GDP

3 Govt, economists confident on RI’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainty

Papua
TPNPB
TNI
Armed separatist group

4 Armed separatist group claims execution of 11 Indonesian gold miners in Papua

Cyber and Espionage

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Financial Crimes

A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.

Hidden Truths

Expose the hidden realities and untold stories that reveal the deep-rooted, shadowy forces shaping Indonesia’s narrative.

Society, Environment & Culture

Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.

Energy and Resources

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