Policy
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.
OIKN denies rumors of halted IKN construction, reaffirms development progress
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) denied reports that the construction of the new capital city had stopped and workers would be sent back to their home regions due to budget efficiency.
Prabowo criticized of revocation of policies, warned of eroding public trust
Public policy experts criticize President Prabowo Subianto's move to revoke two established regulations that were implemented upon receiving widespread negative responses from the public, alleging that the regulations were issued to test the public’s reaction to certain policies.
Over 93,000 homes delivered in 4 months of Prabowo's 3-million-housing program
Minister of Housing and Residential Areas (PKP), Maruarar Sirait, has noted that 93,484 home ownership credit (KPR) units had been realized during the first four months of President Prabowo Subianto's leadership.
Govt mulls to grant Freeport extension of copper concentrate export permit
The government is planing to grant extension of copper concentrate export permit for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) after a fire broke into its smelter last October despite the fact that the country has officially banned export of raw minerals, including copper.
Major budget cuts lead to delay, cancelation of infrastructure projects in 2025
Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, reveals that a number of infrastructure projects will affected following the shrinking of infrastructure spending at the Ministry of Public Works by more than 75 percent from Rp90.93 trillion (US$5.6 billion) to Rp22.3 trillion.
“Komdigi” to impose new regulations for children's social media access
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has planned to regulate restrictions on children browsing social media, inviting social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (Twitter) to contribute in setting the terms.
House passes Law on State-owned Enterprises
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the third amendment bill to Law No. 19/2003 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) into law during the 12th Plenary House Session Period of Session Year 2024-2025 at the Nusantara II Building in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.