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Indonesia sets up task force to boost investment, achieve 8 percent growth target
Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto have announced the plan to set up a special study team − titled Special Team for Resolving Investment Barriers − to evaluate regulations that have the potential to hinder investment in Indonesia.
Danantara's fossil energy project funding poses economic risks: CERAH
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).
Government, House criticized for “exclusive” TNI Bill deliberation
The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reformhas criticized the deliberation on the Amendment to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (RUU TNI) at Fairmont Hotel Jakarta on March 14-15, 2025 as it was carried out secretly amidst public scrutiny on the substance of the revised TNI Law which is considered problematic.
I am here, and will not resign: Sri Mulyani
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has confirmed that she is not resigning from her position, a response to rumors circulating on social media after Sri Mulyani met with President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Nickel miners ask government to reconsider royalty rate hike
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has strongly opposed the government's plan to increase mining royalty rates, citing concerns over the heavy financial burden on the industry.
Bahlil declares war on LPG mafia, praises police for raiding illegal LPG refilling activities
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.
Palm oil production at risk amid government crackdown on forest plantations
Indonesia’s palm oil production is under threat following the government's intensified efforts to regulate plantations within forest areas as ordered by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) under Ministerial Decree No. 36/2025 and Presidential Regulation No. 5/2025, which authorize the Ministry of Defense, the Attorney General’s Office, and law enforcement agencies to enforce plantation compliance.
Deputy House Speaker dismisses Sri Mulyani’s resignation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives(DPR), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, has dismissed rumors of Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati's resignation from her post in the Red and White Cabinet.
House, government begin talks on TNI law revisions amid concerns
The government and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have begun discussing the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which has been put under the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).
President Prabowo plans to build island prison for corruptors
President Prabowo Subianto has revealed his intention to build a prison for corruptors, which will be built on an isolated island.
Indonesia expands free nutritious meal program with Rp171 T budget boost
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will increase the budget for the free nutritious meal program (MBG) to Rp171 trillion (US$10,4 billion) upon the request from President Prabowo Subianto, who wants to expand the scope of beneficiaries of the program.
Indonesia can achieve food self-suffiency with “strong environmental protection”
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, said that Indonesia can achieve food self-sufficiency if the environment is well maintained according to its designation.