Capitol Influence and Lobbying
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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.
Boy Thohir's consortium to begin Safari Park construction in IKN by end of 2025
Garibaldi Thohir, or Boy Thohir, and his consortium have ensured that the construction of the Safari Park in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan, will begin no later than the end of 2025, with the government having prepared 225 hectares (ha) of land for this project.
House delays budget efficiency discussions after govt asks for budget reconstruction
The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to postpone all budget efficiency discussions in each commission with ministries/institutions due to budget reconstruction policy by the government.
Government to review 280 PSN infrastructure projects for better synergy, efficiency
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has revealed that the government plans to review 280 infrastructure projects listed under the National Strategic Projects (PSN) to synergize with existing infrastructure.
Prabowo’s, businessmen’ India visits spur key MoUs in tech, health
The visit of President Prabowo Subianto and a number of Indonesian businessmen to India has produced a number of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) notes in various sectors from digital to health.
Indonesia leverages BRICS membership to boost mining exports to China, India
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, says that Indonesia will utilize its BRICS membership to export mining products, especially to China and India, Antara reported.
Qatar augments housing development commitment in Indonesia
Fahri Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, reveals that Qatar is committed to building six million homes in Indonesia, a considerable spike from earlier commitment of one million homes.
Apple begins investment negotiations as government seeks greater commitment
Apple Inc. begins negotiations regarding the company's investment plan in Indonesia as Apple’s Head of Global Affairs, Nick Amma, met with a Senior Ministry of Industry official in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Indonesia-Geely Auto Group discuss EV, methanol-powered vehicle development
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani meets with Geely Auto Group, an automotive giant in China discussing the development of the domestic electric industry.
Rosan secures US$7.46 billion in investment commitments from Chinese firms
The recent meetings of Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani with eight Chinese giants in the electric car ecosystem in China on December 18-20, 2024 had resulted in a total new investment commitment of US$7.46 billion (Rp120 trillion).
Renewable energy development hampered by regulation and infrastructure: House
The government has set an ambitious target to develop new and renewable energy (EBT) capacity of 103 Gigawatts in the next 15 years despite the realization of this target is hampered by the absence of regulations and supporting ecosystems.