BI ready to cooperate on QRIS payment system with the U.S
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the United States in using the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) digital payment system.
Astra Property prepares new strategy to boost first-time homebuyer market
Astra Property, a subsidiary of Astra International engaged in commercial, residential and industrial properties, is formulating a special strategy to target the first-time homebuyer market segment, in line with the shifting trend of property consumer needs in Indonesia.
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New ESDM Ministry rule offers hope for accelerated energy transition, creates gaps
Experts have warned that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Regulation No. 10/2025 on Energy Transition Roadmap for the Electricity Sector that is meant as a legal framework for early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) lacks critical details and may hinder Indonesia's climate goals if not improved.
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Renewed green energy pact underway boosting renewable investment and collaboration between Indonesia-Denmark
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has signed the protocol for amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy between Indonesia and Denmark in the field of Renewable Energy, Clean Energy and Energy Conservation.
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AHY pushes Kertajati Airport development into national aerospace hub
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), is pushing for the development of West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati, into an aerospace industrial area (Aerospace Park) aimed at strengthening new economic growth in the Majalengka area, West Java.
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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.
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.
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.
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Astra Property prepares new strategy to boost first-time homebuyer market
Astra Property, a subsidiary of Astra International engaged in commercial, residential and industrial properties, is formulating a special strategy to target the first-time homebuyer market segment, in line with the shifting trend of property consumer needs in Indonesia.
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.
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Profiles
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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.
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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.
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.
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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PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman
Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.
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.
President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
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.
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.
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
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BI ready to cooperate on QRIS payment system with the U.S
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the United States in using the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) digital payment system.
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.
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.
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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Voices and Media
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Cyber and Espionage
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Cikarang Data Center highlights deepening France-Indonesia digital partnership
French Minister of Foreign Trade Laurent Saint-Martin met with Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Application Meutya Hafid on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, , discussing progress update of the National Data Center (PDN-1).
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Indonesia-China strengthen digital ties, eye AI innovation hub in ASEAN
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
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Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
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Indonesian banks on alert as hacker bjorka reappears with fresh ransomware attacks
Hacker Bjorka, who shook Indonesia in 2022 and 2023 when the nation had yet to completely free from the Covid 19 pandemic, now returns with an X account revealing that several private and state-owned banks in Indonesia, such as BCA, BNI, BSI, Bank Mandiri and the Central Bank (BI) will be the next targets of ransomware hacker groups.
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Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Komdigi-BPPIK team up to eradicate online gambling, focus on IT governance and HR
Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) met with Head of the Special Investigation and Development Control Agency (BPPIK) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, discussing the eradication of online gambling, with focus on improving information technology (IT), IT governance, and improving human resources (HR).
Financial Crimes
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Amran cracks down on corruption linked to Rp5 billion fictitious project
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has confirmed the legal process against an agricultural observer allegedly involved in a fictitious project that cost the state Rp5 billion (US$300,000).
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Government to put illegal oil & gas operations under Pertamina supervision
The Indonesian government has decided to put illegal oil and gas operations under the supervision of State energy company PT Pertamina.
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Bahlil declares war on LPG mafia, praises police for raiding illegal LPG refilling activities
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has commended the swift action taken by the Specific Crimes Directorate at the National Police Headquarters in apprehending perpetrators involved in the illegal refilling of thousands of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in Gianyar, Bali.
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Graft allegations in National Data Center linked to 2024 ransomware attack
The Central Jakarta Prosecutors’ Office is investigating a case of alleged corruption in the procurement of goods/services and the management of the Provisional National Data Center (PDNS) at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi).
Society, Environment & Culture
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Fighting at the grassroots, not on stage: Jatam
Amidst noisy narrative of green energy, clean energy transition, and booming nickel industry − the backbone of the world's electric vehicles − the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) continues to speak up from the margins.
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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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Calls mounted for completion of indigenous rights bill amidst discrepancy on basic terminology
The push to immediately pass the Indigenous Peoples Rights Bill has resurfaced as the need for legal protection for traditional rights of indigenous peoples becomes increasingly crucial.
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The US probes Indonesia over antisubsidy policies
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, has facilitated the verification of the antisubsidy investigation conducted by the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) on February 19-21, 2024, in Jakarta.
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ASRI partners with Vietnam's Xanh SM to launch electric taxi services in Indonesia
PT Agung Sedayu Retail Indonesia (ASRI), a subsidiary of Agung Sedayu Group, has partnered with Xanh SM, a leading electric taxi service provider from Vietnam, to promote eco-friendly mobility solutions in Indonesia.
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PUPR ministry: Getaci toll road on re-bidding stage after investor withdrawal
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has announced that the Gedebage - Tasikmalaya - Cilacap (Getaci) Toll Road project is currently undergoing a re-bidding process after previous deal ended in a failure due to technicalities.
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Government to import one million tons of rice in early 2025
An interministerial meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, presided by Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, decided to import 1 million tons of rice from India in 2025 to secure supplies due to delay in harvest season.
