Policy
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).
Indonesia imposes global minimum tax to ensure fairer, more competitive system
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has signaled on the implementation of the global minimum tax in 2025 in line with an international agreement signed by more than 140 countries on December 31, 2024.
Pramono Anung sets up transition team ahead of inauguration in February
Pramono Anung, the elected Governor of Jakarta, has set up a transition team that will prepare power transfer to the new governorship before his inauguration in early February 2025.
PLN applies CCS technology to support NEZ Target 2060
State power utility PT PLN renews its commitment to support the Net Zero Emissions target in 2060 by implementing Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology and Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) on operational power plants.
Government considers halting new groundwater permits in Jakarta
The government is considering stopping the issuance of new permits for groundwater drilling in Jakarta in view of groundwater basin condition in the metropolis which is classified as damaged, and not just critical.
Economists criticize President's use of personal funds for nutritious meal program
Economists have criticized President Prabowo Subianto for using personal funds to finance the free nutritious meal program, which has the potential to be non-transparent and create a conflict of interest.
Indonesia launches CCS regulations to boost industry, achieve NZE target
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued regulations to regulate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which are expected to bring new opportunities for industries amidst the lingering problems, such as infrastructure.
Finance ministry affirms ban on copper concentrate exports starting 2025
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will not relax the policy that bans exports of copper concentrate this year.