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Unstable data delays January 2025 State Budget performance revelation
The Ministry of Finance has eventually revealed the performance of the January 2025 State Budget (APBN) after postponing it for a month.
NFC-I Report 2025: Systemic exploitation of fisheries workers in Indonesia persists
The National Fishers Center Indonesia (NFC-I) released its latest annual report for 2025 on Thursday, March 13, 2025, on Exploitation of Fisheries Crew Workers, shedding light on the worsening conditions faced by workers in Indonesia's fishing industry.
House, TNI chief accelerate revision of TNI law
Defense Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) held a hearing with Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General Agus Subianto and top brass in the three TNI branches on Thursday, March 13, 2025, discussing draft amendment to Law No. 34/2004 on the TNI.
House calls for strict action on textile import document manipulation case
Deputy Chairman of Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has brought to light the alleged manipulation of import documents − involving misuse of plastic import permits to import textile illegally − that occurred in a bonded warehouse in the Batujajar area, Bandung Regency.
RI accelerates renewable energy development with new electricity sales rule
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued Ministerial Regulation (Permen) No. 5/2025, which provides guidelines on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for electricity generated from renewable energy sources aimed at enhancing national clean energy goals more effectively and sustainably.
Oil an gas takes priority in Danantara program: ESDM Ministry
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said that the main investment priority of the Nusantara Energy Management Agency (BPI Danantara) is projects related to oil and gas (migas).
Govt proposes higher royalties for coal, mineral commodities to boost State revenue
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has proposed an increase in royalty rates or Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) in the mineral and coal (minerba) sector.
Indonesian Coast Guard foils smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters
The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Observer questions transparency, anti-nepotism commitment at Danantara
Stock market observer, Yanuar Rizky, questioned aspects of governance and transparency in the management ofthe newly established Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (BPI Danantara).
House, govt talk about TNI Law revision, emphasizing retirement age and civilian postings
Defense, foreign affairs, and intelligence Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) held a hearingwith Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, discussing the Draft Law (RUU) on Amendments to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI).
54 smelters in operation, 60 in the process of securing permits: BKPM
Deputy Minister of Investment/Deputy Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, says the Indonesian nickel industry continues to show significant growth, with 54 smelters are in operation − either using High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) or Rotary Klin Electric Furnace (RKEF) technology − and 60 others are in the process of obtaining permits for construction.
BI's independence questioned for disbursing Rp130 trillion on Housing program
An economist has criticized the support by the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) on the affordable housing program initiated by the government of President Prabowo Subianto, saying that it would reduce the bank’s credibility as an independent monetary authority.