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Major budget cuts lead to delay, cancelation of infrastructure projects in 2025
Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, reveals that a number of infrastructure projects will affected following the shrinking of infrastructure spending at the Ministry of Public Works by more than 75 percent from Rp90.93 trillion (US$5.6 billion) to Rp22.3 trillion.
“Komdigi” to impose new regulations for children's social media access
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has planned to regulate restrictions on children browsing social media, inviting social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (Twitter) to contribute in setting the terms.
Ministry to revoke permits of 18 companies ignoring forest management rights
The Ministry of Forestry has planned to revoke Forest Utilization Business Permit (PBPH) of 18 companies covering an area of 526,144 hectares (ha) for their failure to make maximum use of the forest management rights they have been entitled to.
Batam customs uncover syndicate attempting to evade mobil device import taxes
The Batam Customs and Excise Office has tracked down a syndicate misusing the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration on iPhone mobile devices.
Government to review 280 PSN infrastructure projects for better synergy, efficiency
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has revealed that the government plans to review 280 infrastructure projects listed under the National Strategic Projects (PSN) to synergize with existing infrastructure.
Indonesia launches CCS regulations to boost industry, achieve NZE target
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued regulations to regulate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which are expected to bring new opportunities for industries amidst the lingering problems, such as infrastructure.
Government considers halting new groundwater permits in Jakarta
The government is considering stopping the issuance of new permits for groundwater drilling in Jakarta in view of groundwater basin condition in the metropolis which is classified as damaged, and not just critical.
Economists criticize President's use of personal funds for nutritious meal program
Economists have criticized President Prabowo Subianto for using personal funds to finance the free nutritious meal program, which has the potential to be non-transparent and create a conflict of interest.
Pramono Anung sets up transition team ahead of inauguration in February
Pramono Anung, the elected Governor of Jakarta, has set up a transition team that will prepare power transfer to the new governorship before his inauguration in early February 2025.
Indonesia imposes global minimum tax to ensure fairer, more competitive system
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has signaled on the implementation of the global minimum tax in 2025 in line with an international agreement signed by more than 140 countries on December 31, 2024.
Government reaffirms commitment to IKN development despite budget adjustments
The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration has maintained its commitment to continue the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) although the portion of the State Budget (APBN) will be reduced in line with the State’s financial condition.
Regional governments asked to contribute Rp5T for free nutritious meals program
Tito Karnavian, Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) says that regional administrations (Pemda) are expected to help the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program by donating around Rp5 trillion (US$305.7 million) for the construction of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG).