Capitol Influence and Lobbying
Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.
FM Sugiono meets Thai Ambassador, discuss strengthened bilateral relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, Prapan Disyatat, at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing measures to strengthen bilateral Indonesia-Thailand cooperation in light of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both nations this year.
Indonesian FM, Malaysian Ambassador push for border negotiation resolution
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Dato’ Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing bilateral key issues of progress in border negotiations, economic cooperation, ASEAN affairs, and the Palestine issue.
House calls for strict action on textile import document manipulation case
Deputy Chairman of Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has brought to light the alleged manipulation of import documents − involving misuse of plastic import permits to import textile illegally − that occurred in a bonded warehouse in the Batujajar area, Bandung Regency.
House, govt talk about TNI Law revision, emphasizing retirement age and civilian postings
Defense, foreign affairs, and intelligence Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) held a hearingwith Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, discussing the Draft Law (RUU) on Amendments to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Prabowo gathers conglomerates to boost investment, national development
President Prabowo Subianto summoned a number of conglomerates to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta for a meeting on Friday, March 7, 2025, discussing investment potential with entrepreneurs to government programs.
Malaysia’s Thong Guan Industries confirms US$7 million investment in KIT Batang
Malaysian plastic packaging manufacturers, Thong Guan Industries Bhd., has confirmed its US$ 7 million (Rp115 billion) commitment to invest in the Batang Integrated Industrial Estate (KIT Batang) in Central Java, Indonesia.
Eramet keen in investing in Indonesia’s EV battery ecosystem, downstream processing
French multinational mining and metallurgy company, Eramet, has interest in supporting Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem development and downstreaming processing.
Forestry Law revision centers on green energy, indigenous peoples' rights
Revision of the Forestry Law has been included in the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) and the main agenda for discussion in Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR), with focus on strenthening green energy campaigns and indigeneous peoples’ rights.
Indonesia secures deal with Apple in investment negotiations
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has secured a beneficial agreement with Apple following negotiations on the company's investment commitments for the 2023-2029 period.
House passes revised mining law to strengthen governance, boost industrialization
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the Fourth Amendment to Law No. 4/2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining (Minerba) into law during the 13th plenary session of the second legislative hearing period on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
House to ratify revised Mining Law, focus on downstreaming, community involvement
The Legislation Body of the House of Representatives (Baleg) has planned to ratify the Draft Revision of Law No. 4/2009 on Minerals and Coal (UU Minerba) next week.
Rosan stresses Indonesia’s 8-percent growth target by 2029 at World Bank event
Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, Rosan P. Roeslani, renews the Indonesian government’s commitment to achieve 8-percent economic growth by 2029 driven by investment and industrial transformation.