Policy
BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
Hasan Nasbi back in office at President's request
Chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, has formally returned to his post after previously announcing his resignation.
Indonesia's slowing economy raises recession concerns: Celios researcher
Indonesia’s economy has posted its slowest quarterly growth since the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, raising red flags over the nation’s recovery momentum and prompting calls for urgent fiscal and monetary interventions.
Erick Thohir to cut State bank commissioners for budget efficiency
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir has announced plans to reduce the number of commissioners at the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara) as part of a broader effort to streamline spending and improve budget efficiency.
Indonesia's Q1 GDP growth slows to 4.87 percent
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reveals that the country’s economy grew by 4.87 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, apparently the slowest growth pace since Q3 2021 and a decline from 5.11 percent in the same period last year.
Energy minister downplays concerns over domestic bauxite sales
Amid claims that bauxite from state miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam ) is not selling due to export restrictions, Energyand Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said he would review the progress but defended the current export ban.
Handover of seized oil palm plantations to Agrinas sparks concerns
The government's decision to hand over management of seized oil palm plantations to PT Agrinas Palma Indonesia has triggered serious concerns among civil society groups and land rights activists.
Majority of Indonesians fall below Upper-Middle-Income poverty line: World Bank
Despite being officially categorized as an upper-middle-income country, Indonesia still faces a stark poverty challenge, with more than half of its population living below the poverty line for countries in the same income bracket, according to the latest Macro Poverty Outlook published by the World Bank in April 2025.
Radio broadcasting revisited − awaiting law ratification
Indonesia is awaiting the ratification of the revised Broadcasting Law, an important milestone in transforming the national media ecosystem, with crucial change being the legitimacy of State-run radio station RRI as the first national digital radio broadcaster to broadcast free-to-air.
Police fire tear gas as locals protest against mining in East Halmahera
Tensions escalated on Monday, April 28, 2025, when police forces fired tear gas at some 300 residents of Wayamli and Yawanli villages in East Halmahera who were marching to protest against mining activities by PT Sambaki Tambang Sentosa (STS) on their customary lands.
RI seeks fairer U.S. trade terms as Prabowo pushes for economic diplomacy
President Prabowo Subianto summoned Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto on Monday, April 28, 2025 to discuss the progress of Indonesia's economic negotiations with the United States.
Mahfud backs presidential institution bill as safeguard against abuse of power
Constitutional law expert Mahfud MD has voiced strong support for the proposed Presidential Institution Bill, calling it a crucial legal tool to curb potential abuse of presidential authority.