Policy
Government takes swift measures against “shortage of subsidized gas canisters”
The government has taken swift measures to tackle the scarcity of subsidized 3-kilogram cooking gas canister, allowing retailers to be back in its sales and distribution chain.
Ministry to revoke permits of 18 companies ignoring forest management rights
The Ministry of Forestry has planned to revoke Forest Utilization Business Permit (PBPH) of 18 companies covering an area of 526,144 hectares (ha) for their failure to make maximum use of the forest management rights they have been entitled to.
Government’s tight budget policy receive mixed responses
Government officials, legislators and public give mixed responses toward the policy of President Prabowo Subianto-Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka that has imposed tight policy on operational budgets of ministries and state institutions
Bahlil: No decision on Freeport Export Permit extension as yet
The Indonesian government has yet to make a decision on whether to grant export license extension for PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) copper concentrates or not.
Batam customs uncover syndicate attempting to evade mobil device import taxes
The Batam Customs and Excise Office has tracked down a syndicate misusing the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration on iPhone mobile devices.
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.