Jakarta Power Play
Bahlil: Final discussions on Freeport's extension set for early October
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that the final discussions regarding the extension of Freeport's mining contract, which is set to expire in 2041, will take place in early October.
Nadiem files pre-trial motion against graft allegation
Former Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim filed a pretrial motion at the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, challenging his status as a suspect in the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) probe into the alleged corruption of Chromebook procurement for the ministry’s digitalization program.
House targets asset forfeiture bill intensive deliberation for 2025 legislative agenda
The House of Representatives (DPR) has included the Asset Forfeiture Bill in the 2025 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas), aiming to deliberate the bill in detail, although the timeline for its completion will depend on the specifics of the provisions included in the draft.
President gives BGN chief an impromptu call over food trays controversy
President Prabowo Subianto gave Dadan Hindayana an impromptu telephone call on Thursday, September 19, 2025, when the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) was in the midst of a ceremony that officiated the kitchens designated for the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
ESDM minister accelerates Freeport landslide evacuation process
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed that as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the evacuation process for victims of the landslide at PT Freeport Indonesia’s underground mine is still underway, although the weather has been a major obstacle in the search and rescue efforts.
Prabowo to inaugurate new cabinet members, honorary rank promotions
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate several new members of his Red-and-White Cabinet at the State Palace on Wednesday afternoon, September 17, 2025, with political and security figures seen arriving ahead of the ceremony.
BGN chief: Budget absorption target to reach US$1.75 billion by end of year
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has confirmed that the government’s budget absorption for nutrition-related programs is on track to reach the Rp27.1 trillion (US$1.75 billion) target by the end of 2025.
Finance Minister to redirect state funds from BI to lenders starting September 12
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that idle state funds, held at the Indonesian Central Bank (BI), will be placed into the banking system beginning Friday, September 12, 2025 and allocated to state-owned lenders under the Himbara group of State banks as well as Islamic banks.
Budi Gunawan’s replacement, a response to rising unrest and political criticism
The recent reshuffle of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet, which saw Budi Gunawan removed fro his position as Coordinating Minister for Political, and Security Affairs, has sparked widespread speculation, with analysts and observers suggesting that his removal is directly linked to the government’s handling of the late August protests and ensuing violence.
Concerns raised over government plan to shift US$13.2 B to Himbara for fossil fuel financing
A proposal by the government, led by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, to move Rp200 trillion (US$13.2 billion) from the state’s reserves held by the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) to the State-Owned Banks Association (Himbara) has sparked concern among economic experts and environmental advocates.
President okays police reform commission, independent investigation team establishment
President Prabowo Subianto has approved the establishment of a Police Reform Commission, responding to one of the demands outlined in the “17+8 declaration” drafted by pro-democracy activists.
Ulema council calls for review, strict monitoring of MBG program products
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued recommendations regarding the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, with focus on compliance with the halal standards set by the council.