Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
TikTok invests US$ 10 billion in Indonesian MSMEs as a gesture of gratitude
TikTok invests US$ 10 billion (IDR 148 trillion) to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, as a form of appreciation to the Government of Indonesia for their support for TikTok.
Megawati's son in law under scrutiny for involvement in corruption case
Muhammad Yusrizki, Chair of the Standing Committee on Renewable Energy of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and President Director of PT Basis Utama Prima, was detained by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
Syahrul Yasin Limpo the Minister of Agriculture becomes suspect of KPK
Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo was called by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to be questioned concerning information gathered from various resources regarding allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Megawati Soekarnoputri urges nuclear development and follow North Korea
Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), asserted that Indonesia should follow North Korea's lead in developing nuclear capabilities. The statement has inevitably sparked intense discussions,
National data center to be completed on October 2024, Minister says
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics targeted to complete the construction of the national data center to be completed and inaugurated on October 2024.
Controversy surrounds Defense Minister Prabowo’s peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The recent peace proposal put forth by Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, regarding the resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked intense debate and controversy.
Deforestation declines yet concerns remains over impacts
Indonesia has made significant progress in reducing deforestation rates, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup). The figures suggest a positive trend in combating deforestation, although challenges persist in certain sectors that contribute to forest loss.
Ministers race to finish sand export implementing regulation
Several of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ministers are racing to complete the implementing regulation for the recently permitted sand export. One of the main focus of the regulation is the rendering of sand export license.
EU Deforestation Law will affect logistics, Minister Airlangga says
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, stated that the recently enacted European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) will affect the performance of Indonesian logistic sector.
Bauxite export ban to enter into effect after June 10, 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will proceed with firmly banning export of bauxite ore after June 10, 2023. The ban is in accordance with provisions regulated in law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining.
Former employees of the Ministry of Finance implicated in suspicious transactions
In a startling revelation, the Chairman of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, announced that his agency has received 33 reports on suspicious transactions within the Ministry of Finance.
Who's next? A look at Prabowo, Ganjar, and Anies electability survey
Three notable survey institutions had released results of surveys regarding the electability of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections.