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Army chief says the appointed Bulog chief no longer a TNI soldier
Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak has brushed aside the normative and legal questions on the appointment of Major General Novi Helmy Prasetya for the civilian post of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief, saying that the Army general was no longer an active member of the Indonesian Military (TNI) since being appointed as President Director of Bulog on February 7, 2025.
Ministry of Manpower to report thugs disrupting factory operations to police
The Ministry of Manpower will report community organizations or groups acting as thugs that disrupt factory operations and investments in industrial areas to the police.
Budget efficiency policy opens doors for infrastructure investment: Arsjad
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has assessed that the budget efficiency policy set by President Prabowo Subianto could open up investment opportunities for the private sector as it provides a bigger role to the private sector in infrastructure development.
SOEs’ profits predicted to decrease due to crack spread at Pertamina refinery
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) has etimated that profits of Indonesian SOE in 2024 will experience a slight decline due to the narrowing of crack spread at State energy company PT Pertamina’s oil refinery, which has an impact on decreased profitability of the energy sector.
Prabowo, Erick asked to reconsider appointment of military general as Bulog chief
CENTRA Initiative Indonesia, an NGO focusing on security sector reform and civil society advocacy, has asked President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir to reconsider the appointment of an Indonesian MIlitary (TNI) general as President Director of State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
President Prabowo asked to be transparent on budget cuts for ministries, agencies
The Centre for Budget Analysis (CBA) has called on President Prabowo Subianto to provide a transparent explanation regarding the recent budget cuts across various ministries and state agencies, following the issuance of Presidential Instruction No. 1/2025 on Expenditure Efficiency in the Implementation of the State Budget (APBN) and Regional Budget (APBD) for the 2025 Fiscal Year.
PT IWIP reported to Ministry of Environment for environmental damage
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku has been reported to the Ministry of Environment by Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for alleged environmental destruction.
House delays budget efficiency discussions after govt asks for budget reconstruction
The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to postpone all budget efficiency discussions in each commission with ministries/institutions due to budget reconstruction policy by the government.
Prabowo slams “rebellious” bureaucrats over opposition to budget efficiency
President Prabowo Subianto has hinted at the attitude of bureaucrats who oppose the budget efficiency policy of the government, likening them to “little kings” who feel immune to the law and therefore to oppose the head of state's directives.
Erick defends the appointment of an active military general as Bulog chief
Minister of State-owned Enterprise (SOEs) Erick Thohir has defended the appointment of Major General Novi Helmy Prasetya as President Director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Government to set up “Supervisory Body” for 3-kg LPG distribution
The government is planning to establish a supervisory body for 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution − similar to the current fuel monitoring system − aimed at ensuring better distribution and price control of subsidized LPG.
Budget savings will not affect infrastructure projects: Yuliot
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, has affirmed that the government's budget savings initiative will not impact infrastructure projects as budget reduction only applies to ministerial and institutional expenditures, not infrastructure spending.