Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Government should provide favorable climate to attract tin downstream investors
To attract investors in the tin downstream industry, Indonesia must guarantee competitive investment costs, affordable gas prices, low logistic costs and infrastructure availability. President Director of state-owned tin mining company PT Timah Tbk., Achmad Ardianto, said investors in the tin downstream industry would seek a location with reasonable capital or minimal investment costs.
Political cyberattacks loom ahead of 2024 elections
As Indonesia approaches the 2024 General Elections and competes for the support of tech-savvy voters, digital freedom of expression is expected to suffer further, according to a recent study by the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet).
Government's negotiation with Tesla, BYD shows positive development
The government's efforts to attract investors in electric vehicles (EVs) to invest in the country have shown a positive sign so far. Deputy Minister for Investment and Mining Coordinator at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment Septian Hario Seto said the negotiation between the government and the US company Tesla was still ongoing.
Indonesia defense system modernization not a threat to region, Deputy Minister says
Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen.(Retired) Muhammad Herindra stated that the modernization of Indonesia's defense and security equipment is necessary to protect the state's sovereignty and not to attack other countries.
Cabinet reshuffle agenda still on table
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's plan on cabinet reshuffle is still on the table, pending a ruling from the Constitutional Court (MK) on the election system. A senior politician in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) said the president would proceed with his plan to shake up his cabinet following the Nasdem Party's public support to former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to run for presidency.
Jokowi's aides slither to find a way to delay elections
Some politicians inside President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration has planned to delay the 2024 General Elections to prolong his presidency tenure for three years, a source in the Executive Office of the President (KSP) said.
Indonesia, WRI join forces to achieve FOLU Net Sink 2030 targets
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research non-profit organization, have teamed up on February 17, 2023, to achieve the objectives of the FOLU (Forestry and Other Land Uses) Net Sink 2030. These objectives include decreasing emissions from the forestry and other land use industry and increasing carbon absorption, Antara news agency reported.
Supporters believe PDIP to declare Ganjar Pranowo as presidential candidate in June 2023
Ganjar Pranowo's supporters strongly believe that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will declare the Central Java governor as a 2024 General Elections presidential candidate in June 2023. A source in the party said Ganjar would have a higher chance to win the election when facing head-to-head against strong contender Anies Baswedan, who is supported by the Coalition for Change.
Indonesia's hajj pilgrimage fee rises to IDR 49.8 million while Saudi Arabia lowers it by 30%
The government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to set the 2023 hajj pilgrimage fee at IDR 49.8 million (US$ 3,281.13) per individual, far from the 2022's cost of IDR 39.89 million. Ironically, the decision was taken after the Saudi Arabia government announced that it would lower the hajj cost by 30%.
Lippo commits to deliver Meikarta apartment units after DPR interferes
Property developer PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk and its subsidiary PT Mahkota Sentosa Utama (MSU) have committed to deliver the Meikarta apartment units to consumers, in the wake of the House of Representatives (DPR) members' interference that the company refund the buyers.
Global banks decline to finance Adaro's smelter project
DBS Bank of Singapore and UK-based bank Standard Chartered have withdrawn from financing PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia's US$ 2 billion aluminum smelter project due to the use of dirty energy.
Staycation trends to continue in 2023, help hospitality industry
Indonesia has seen a significant rise in the popularity of "staycation" in the past few years. The trend has gained immense popularity, especially among millennials who seek to take a break from their busy schedules without having to leave their city or their country.