Policy
We’ve had enough with TKDN: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government officials to revise the Local Contents (TKDN) policy on domestically produced products and services in order to make them more flexible and realistic.
NTT Governor to review geothermal projects in Flores amid mounting concerns
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
Global economic landscape has changed completely: Sri Mulyani
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati expressed her concerns about the dynamics of the global economy triggered by the United States tariff policy.
Kadin urges swift government action, warns of job loss and investment shift
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has suggested that the government immediately take concrete steps to protect domestic industries from the impact of the reciprocal tariff policy imposed by the U.S.
Police chief says no SKK requirement for foreign journalists reporting in Indonesia
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has emphasized that foreign journalists can still freely cover activities in Indonesia as long as they do not violate the existing laws.
IFG Provides Protection for Free Homecoming Participants 2025
The state insurance holding company Indonesia Financial Group (IFG) provides insurance protection for 23,093 homecoming participants ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2025, in the “Mudik Gratis Bersama BUMN” [Free Homecoming Trip with SOEs] program.
Indonesia seeks OECD membership to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
The Indonesian government has expressed its desire to join as a member of the OECD Global Anti-Corruption Forum, a global anti-corruption and integrity forum, in an effort to combat corruption which is considered a threat to the nation's progress.
President Prabowo orders leaner, more professional leadership in State banks
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed State banks to streamline their board of commissioners, making them more concise and filled by professionals.
World Bank highlights Indonesia's low tax revenue
The World Bank has highlighted Indonesia's low tax revenue performance − apparently the lowest in the world − in a report entitled "Estimating Value Added Tax (PPN) and Corporate Income Tax (PPh) Gaps in Indonesia" released on March 2, 2025.
Revised TNI law sparks concerns over increased military control in public, cyber space
Observers have expressed concern over the ratification of the revised Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) as an attempt by the State to further tighten control over various aspects of public space.
Soldiers’ retirement age extension impacts internal TNI, State budget: Experts
The recent ratification on revision to the Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian MIlitary (TNI), in particular on the extension of soldiers’ retirement age, will have an impact on both the State budget (APBN) and internal affairs within the military institution, Economic and military experts say.
More Indonesians evacuated from Myawaddy, after 400 others in 1st attempt
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.