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Six agrarian ministry employees fired over Sea Fence case
Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning(ATR)/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Nusron Wahid has fired six ministry employees and imposed heavy sanctions on two others in the wake of the controversial presence of the 30-kilometer sea fence of Tangerang waters, Banten.
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.
Ministry of ATR/BPN probes certificate ownership in Tangerang sea fence case
The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is conducting an investigation regarding the Land Ownership Certificates (SHM) and Building Use Rights Certificates (SHGB) in the sea fence area of Kohod Village, Tangerang Regency, Banten.
Prabowo's 100 days of presidency: A step backward in energy transition policy
The Civil Society Coalition for Equitable Energy Transition sees no significant progress in Indonesia's renewable energy transition policy during the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto's leadership. The coalition assesses that a number of aspects in the energy transition policy − which refer to the recommendations of the eight Quick Wins submitted to the Prabowo-Gibran 8 percent Growth Team − have even regressed.
Indonesia to redirect state budget savings to boost MBG program
Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg), Prasetyo Hadi, has hinted at the government’s decision to save the 2025 state budget (APBN) for the sake of increasing funding for the free nutritious meals program (MBG).
Agung Sedayu defends legality of National Strategic Project PIK 2
A lawyer for PT Agung Sedayu Group, a parent company of PT Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (PIK 2), has defended the legality of the national strategic project (PSN) PIK 2 and clarified its involvement in the erection of the 30-kilometer sea fence off Tangerang waters, Banten province.
Prabowo saves Rp20 T in State Budget by reducing travel, ceremonial expenditures
President Prabowo Subianto has made State Budget (APBN) savings of Rp20 trillion (US$1.2 billion) by cutting travel expenses for ministers and officials in the Red and White Cabinet.
The 30-kilometer Tangerang Sea Fence episode and the State presence
The government has taken firm actions against the controversial 30-kilometer sea fence off Tangerang waters, Banten province, sealing it before eventually dismantling the makeshift structure upon the orders of President Prabowo Subianto following heightened controversy in public.
Jatam asks DPR to stop deliberation of mining law draft revision
Mining Advoicacy Network (Jatam) has strongly condemned the draft revision of the 2009 Mining Law and demanded the government and House of Representatives (DPR) to stop the entire deliberation of law draft revision.
Prabowo approves Rp48.8 T budget for IKN development for 2025-2029 phase
President Prabowo Subianto has set the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) for the next five years, approving a total budget of Rp48.8 trillion (US$ 3 billion).
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).