Policy
House passes landmark bill restructuring state-owned enterprises
The House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday, October 2, 2025, passed the long-awaited revision of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Law, marking a historic shift in how Indonesia manages its state companies.
Government announces major transport fare discounts for Xmas, New Year holidays
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a series of discounted fares for public transportation during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday season, a policy expected to benefit up to 36 million travelers across Indonesia.
Finance Minister, legislators clash over unpaid energy subsidies
A heated verbal exchange broke out at Finance Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) hearing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and legislators debated conflicting claims over outstanding subsidy and compensation payments to state-owned energy firms PT Pertamina and PT PLN.
TikTok fined Rp 15 billion for delayed notification of Tokopedia acquisition
The Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has imposed a fine of Rp15 billion (US$967,741) on TikTok Nusantara (SG) Pte. Ltd. for failing to timely notify the acquisition of a majority stake in PT Tokopedia.
Antam emphasizes on collaboration with local governments, stakeholders on artisanal mining
State miner PT Aneka Tambang (antam) has proposed a collaborative approach wilh local governments and stakeholders in an effort to tackle the challenges posed by artisanal mining in the country.
President admits flaws in free meal program, orders stricter safety measures
President Prabowo Subianto has acknowledged shortcomings in the implementation of the government’s flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, following a series of mass food poisoning incidents that sparked public concern.
Civil Society Coalition demands cancelation of 2025-2060 National Electricity Plan
A coalition of civil society organizations has filed a lawsuit against the newly approved 2025-2060 National Electricity Plan (RUKN), citing concerns that it adopts the most wasteful methods for achieving Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060 and could result in higher electricity prices for citizens and a greater burden on energy subsidies.
House-Government endorse sweeping revisions to State-owned Enterprises Law
The House of Representatives (DPR) and the government on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, approved the draft bill for the fourth amendment to Law No. 19/2003 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), marking another round of rapid legislative changes less than seven months after the third amendment was passed.
Bahlil tells Freeport to focus on rescuing trapped workers
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, expresses deep condolences and concerns at the same time for landslide incident at Freeport's underground mining area in Papua early this month, where seven workers had been trapped but only two of them have been found.
House accelerates deliberation of revised SOE law amid institutional changes
The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission VI is expediting discussions on the revision of Law No. 1/2025 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) following the transfer of several SOEs ministerial functions to the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara), which was established in late February 2025.
Stronger tobacco oversight sought as government sets Rp336 T excise target
The government’s decision to raise tobacco excise revenue targets to Rp336 trillion (US$20 billion) in the 2026 state budget proposal has drawn criticism from public health advocates, who insisted that fiscal goals should not overshadow the policy’s health objectives.
House urges tighter oversight of free nutritious meal program after student poisoning cases
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, launched earlier this year as a flagship government initiative, was designed to tackle malnutrition and improve student health across Indonesia. The program aims to provide daily nutritious meals to schoolchildren, particularly in regions where stunting and undernutrition remain pressing public health concerns.