Policy
Trade minister says food tray imports could be halted if pork fat proven
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said food tray imports could be suspended if inspections confirm the use of pork-based oil in their production, a statement msde amid controversy surrounding stainless steel trays used in the government’s Free Nutrition Meals (MBG) school program.
Trade ministry proposes SNI standard for food trays amid contamination concerns
The Ministry of Trade has proposed the introduction of an Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for all food trays, both imported and domestically produced, following reports that some trays used in the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program may contain pork fat.
Government, House agree to raise 2026 electricity subsidy to Rp101.72 trillion
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Energy Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed on the basic assumptions for the energy sector under the draft 2026 state budget (RAPBN), including a higher allocation for electricity subsidies.
Civil society launches paper on climate justice, asks DPR to speed up deliberation
The People’s Alliance for Climate Justice (ARUKI) unveiled a 300-page academic paper for the Draft Law on Climate Justice on Thursday, August 28, 2025, calling on the House of Representatives (DPR) to include the paper in the 2026 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) and begin deliberations without delay.
Finance ministry prepares budget for new ministries, agencies
Ministry of Finance is preparing the state budget allocation for two newly established agencies and one new ministry under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Jakarta offers tax discounts for hotels, restaurants to boost economy
The Jakarta Provincial Administration is granting temporary tax discounts for businesses in the hotel and restaurant sector, effective from Monday, August 25, 2025, until the end of the year, in a bid to stimulate economic growth.
Religious Affairs Minister pledges corrective action over non-halal food trays issue
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has pledged immediate corrective action following reports that stainless steel trays used in the government’s Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) may contain pork-derived substances, raising concerns over halal compliance.
House to halt Rp50 million monthly housing allowance after public uproar
The House of Representatives (DPR) leadership says that lawmakers will no longer receive the controversial Rp50 million (US$3,000) monthly housing allowance starting November 2025, following widespread protests in Jakarta that turned violent on Monday, August 25, 2025.
House warns government against tax hike in 2026 State Budget
Budget Committee of the House of Representatives has cautioned the government against raising tax rates in its effort to meet the 2026 revenue target as outlined in the Draft State Budget (RAPBN).
Govt asked to halt coal power for nickel smelters amid push for green industry transition
The Action for Ecology and People’s Emancipation (AEER) asks the government to stop nickel industry’s reliance on coal-fired captive power plants in Sulawesi as continued dependence threatens climate goals and undermines the green industry agenda.
MK ruling on separate national, local elections hailed as democracy milestone
The Constitutional Court (MK) ruling on separate organization for national and local elections is highly praised as a “critical milestone” in strengthening the country’s democratic system.
Ex-SKK Migas chief backs special oil and gas enterprise proposal
Former Head of the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), Dwi Soetjipto, has voiced support for the establishment of a special state-owned enterprise (BUK) in the oil and gas sector, suggesting that it would strengthen Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas governance.