National Resilience
The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.
Government affirms import deregulation remains measurable
The government has emphasized that the import deregulation plan will not be carried out carelessly and will continue to consider national interests, especially domestic producers and industries.
Prabowo assigns AHY to lead new authority body for “Giant Sea Wall” development
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) to set up an authority body related to the construction of the “Giant Sea Wall” along Java coastal regions.
Govt, economists confident on RI’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainty
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties fueled by shifting geopolitical dynamics and U.S. trade tariff policies, which have disrupted the global trade environment.
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.
Indonesia's national data center in Cikarang set to open by April 2025
Minister of Communication and Digital Application Meutya V. Hafid has revealed that the government is targeting the construction of a permanent National Data Center (PDN) in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, which will be operational starting April 2025.
Prabowo unveils US$30 billion investment to create 8 new million jobs
President Prabowo Subianto has announced the government's massive investment plan that includes 30 strategic projects in various sectors targeted at creating around 8 million new jobs for Indonesians.
President inaugurates Freeport's precious metal refinery facility in Gresik
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated PT Freeport Indonesia's Precious Metal Refinery (PMR) facility at the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) area in Gresik, East Java, on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Indonesia to shut down three landfills due to severe environmental risks
The Ministry of Environment has confirmed that it will close three final waste processing sites (TPA) − Rate in Ende Regency, Aek Nabobar in Central Tapanuli Regency and Degayu in Pekalongan City − for their significant contribution to environmental pollution.
KLH to announce expert findings on Lido KEK environmental damage next week
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) said that they would announce results of experts’ examination on the Lido Special Economic Zone (KEK) development issue within the next week.
Indonesia eyes urban cable car network, investors show strong interest
Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, reveals that the government has received offers and designs for the construction of a cable car for domestic transportation.
Govt prioritizes NCICD project for Northern Java coastal region’s flooding prevention
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), said the government would prioritize the National Capital Integrated Coastal Development (NCICD) project to protect the northern coast of Java from threats of tidal flooding and land subsidence.
President approves US$40 billion downstreaming plan to boost energy, mining sectors
President Prabowo Subianto has approved the proposal for the first stage of downstreaming list for 2025 submitted by the National Downstream and Energy Resilience Task Force.