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Govt asked to impose strict punishment, major cleanup within Pertamina
An economist with Gadjah Mada University, Fahmi Radhi, asks the government to impose strict punishment and conduct a major cleanup within PT Pertamina to prevent future misconduct after the latest corruption scandal in the State energy company, resulting in State losses of approximately US$12.5 billion (Rp193.7 trillion).
Pros and cons, restraint mounted on birth of Danantara
Pros and cons, as well as restraint have mounted over the commitment of Indonesia’s newly established Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) Investment Management Agency on transparency, financial sustainability, and freedom of political influence.
SBY reminds TNI Soldiers to quit active duties if holding civilian posts
The 6th Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has reminded that active TNI soldiers must resign if they want to enter practical politics or hold civilian government posts.
Indonesia's energy minister says EBET Bill not a priority amid mining law debate
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said that discussion of the Draft Law on New Energy and Renewable Energy (RUU EBET) was not yet a priority.
BI joins efforts in support of President Prabowo's MBG program
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has set a number of efforts in support the flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program proposed by President Prabowo Subianto.
Danantara poised to surpass Singapore's GIC, become one of the world's largest
Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (Danantara) has the potential to surpass GIC or the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) in terms of assets under management, a report by the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) Russell has revealed.
Jatam slams nickel mining policies, citing social and environmental costs
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has criticized the government’s promotion of nickel mining and downstream processing policies for ignoring the staggering costs of environmental degradation and social disruption endured by local communities.
YLBHI: 216 cases of assaults on rights defenders in PSN areas in the last 3 years
An advocacy staff at the YLBHI Legal Aid Foundation has has revealed a disturbing record of approximately 216 assaults against human rights defenders operating in areas designated as National Strategic Projects (PSN) in the last three years, with the potential to worsen in 2025 as the number of perpetrators is anticipated to increase.
Mining law revision criticized for business interests heavy
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) criticizes the passed Fourth Amendment to Law No. 4/2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining (Minerba) for allegedly favoring business interests over environmental and public concerns.
Residents demand revocation of PSN status of IWIP
Residents living around the mining operations in Central Halmahera, North Maluku staged a protest at the coastal area of Lelilef Village, Weda Tengah District, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, expressing distrust towards the impact of the visit by Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR) to the Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) last December.
Freeport’s exports halted amid force majeure ruling, production drops to 60 percent
PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) export activities remain suspended following a force majeure ruling related to a fire incident near the end of last year, despite its readiness to resume exports by the end of the month, a senior government officials said.
Regions ready to implement Presidential Instruction on budget efficiency
Regional administrations have expressed their readiness to implement Presidential Instruction (Inpres) No. 1/2025 on spending efficiency of the State Budget (APBN) and the Regional Budget (APBD) for the 2025 Fiscal Year, which was approved by President Prabowo Subianto following a Plenary Cabinet Session on January 22, 2025.