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.
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
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Pump specialist Sulzer has launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will provide standard for the operation of centrifugal pumps across their lifecycle for energy intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, chemicals and water desalination.
Indonesia has potential in three sectors of manufacturing development in new renewable energy such as solar power plants (PLTS), wind power plants (PLTB) and battery storage systems with economic potential reaching US$551 billion (Rp9,146 trillion), says an energy expert.
New Development Bank (NDB) President Dilma Vana Rousseff met with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, discussing Indonesia’s membership in the multilateral development bank.
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Indonesia has potential in three sectors of manufacturing development in new renewable energy such as solar power plants (PLTS), wind power plants (PLTB) and battery storage systems with economic potential reaching US$551 billion (Rp9,146 trillion), says an energy expert.
PT Fore Kopi Indonesia (Fore Coffee), a premium Indonesian coffee chain, has announced its plan to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), aimed at supporting the company's expansion plans and solidify its position in the premium coffee market.
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in Indonesia’s digital sector.
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Industropolis Special Economic Zone (KEK) − a transformation of the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB) − in Batang, Central Java on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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Pump specialist Sulzer has launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will provide standard for the operation of centrifugal pumps across their lifecycle for energy intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, chemicals and water desalination.
Nickel mining company PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (NCKL), known as Harita Nickel, has completed the construction of its second refinery, PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), which has been in full commercial operation since August 2024.
Pixel Group, an out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry company, is further strengthening its position by presenting technology-based advertising solutions in the public transportation sector.
Two telecommunication companies PT XL Axiata and PT Smartfren Telecom have officially merged following a recommendation made and ratified at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) and Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) in Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
The National Police’s Directorate of General Crimes Investigation has raised the status of the 30-kilometer sea barrier case of Tangerang waters in Banten Province from preliminary investigation (penyelidikan) to comprehensive investigation (penyidikan) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
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.
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.
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A delegation of the Indonesian Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming went for an Australian tour on March 19-20, 2025 offering invesment opportunities and bilateral cooperation with business communities in Down Under.
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the revision of Law No.34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) during the 15th plenary session of the 2nd period of the House’s 2024-2025 hearing year on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The House of Representatives (DPR), Defense, Foreign Politics and Security Affairs Commission I has approved the Draft Law (RUU) on Amendment to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to be brought further to the Plenary Session for ratification into law.
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.
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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.
New Development Bank (NDB) President Dilma Vana Rousseff met with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, discussing Indonesia’s membership in the multilateral development bank.
The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel’s renewed military assaults on Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 232 civilians, including children, during the holy month of Ramadan 2025.
The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Bangkok, Thailand and the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar are coordinating to try to repatriate 554 Indonesian citizens involved in online fraud from the armed conflict area in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) and Bersama Digital Data Center (BDDC) officially launched the Second Indonesia Internet Exchange Jakarta (IIX-JK2) at the newest data center facility, JST1 (Jakarta-South-East-1) in East Jakarta.
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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.
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).
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received 689 reports on 774 objects of gratification, with a total reported value of Rp3,176,643,372 (US$194,000) in the January-February 2025 period.
An economic governance watchdog has asked the Attorney General’s Office to summon owner of mining company PT Putra Prima Mineral Mandiri (PPMM) for alleged shipment of illegal zircon out of Selindung Port in Bangka Island, Bangka-Belitung province on March 13, 2025.
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Environmental and human rights advocacy groups have urged banks to cease financial support for mining Harita Group of companies, citing severe environmental and social damages caused by its extractive businesses.
Heavy rainfalls accompanied by strong winds struck Bahodopi Sub-district in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday night, March 17, 2025 triggering severe floods in Lalampu and Labota villages, collapsing a number of electricity poles, and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
The government's decision to fund multiple downstream and energy security projects − predominantly fossil-based − through the state-managed Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (BPI Danantara), could cause significant economic risks for the country, says the Center for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action (CERAH).
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The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is encouraging increased public literacy on crypto assets in order to deepen investor understanding and encourage the growth of the crypto industry.
The issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which revises PP No. 96/2021 on the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Activities, has sparked controversy for allegedly conflicting with the Mineral and Coal Mining Law No. 3/2020. The new regulation prioritizes the offering of Special Mining Business License Areas (WIUPK) to religious community organizations, as stipulated in paragraphs 1-7 of Article 83A of the regulation.
Bank Indonesia (BI) expressed its readiness to redenominate the Rupiah. Despite this, there are dangers of redenomination of the economy if not prepared. Several experts have shed light on the issue.
The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel’s renewed military assaults on Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 232 civilians, including children, during the holy month of Ramadan 2025.
