Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Megawati says no to idea of President Jokowi's third period
Chairwoman of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly opposed the idea of a third presidency period for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Speaking at the PDIP's 50th anniversary in Jakarta on January 10, 2023, Megawati reiterated that a president tenure in Indonesia was only two consecutive period.
Digital Rupiah: Is it the future of Indonesia's currency in digital era?
The use of cryptocurrency as a legal payment in Indonesia is still prohibited. However, in 2022, Indonesia has started to develop a digital currency called the Indonesia Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It is different from cryptocurrencies because they are legal and managed by Bank Indonesia so that the volatility of their value is expected to be more stable.
NGO mapping and financing in Indonesia
NGOs in Indonesia have served as a significant factor in advancing public or social welfare goals. There are countless NGOs in Indonesia, both international and national/local.
Pollsters list potential candidates for president and vice president in 2024 elections
This year of 2023 will be politically, a tough year for Indonesia before the General Election in 2024. The battle between each presidential candidate is already started and is predicted to be difficult during 2023. While the potential candidates have started their early campaign, the Indonesian people have also been anticipating their new pair of leaders. Several polling institutions have also conducted surveys of the most popular candidates.
Bawaslu maps Election Vulnerability Index (IKP) for 2024 general elections
The Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has begun to map the election vulnerability index in four variables for the 2024 general elections. The mapping priorities were in the social and political context, election administration, contestation and participation.
How BKPM secures Indonesia's investment growth during pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has continued to offer investment opportunities in accordance with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's instruction.
The pros and cons of job creation Perppu: Opposed by workers, not friendly for investors
The labor unions have planned to stage a massive protest against the newly signed government regulation in lieu of job creation law (Perppu). Whereas the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) claimed the Perppu was a form of inconsistency in government policies that confused investors.
5 countries contribute the most to Indonesia's FDI in 2022
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia has surprisingly raised the value of its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from 2020 until 2022. As one of the most favorite FDI destination, Indonesia's FDI value increased 63.6% or IDR 168.9 trillion (US$ 10.83 billion) in Q3 2022 or 54.9% of the total expected FDI for 2022, according to Minister of Investment/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia.
Jokowi to likely replace ministers of energy, information and communication and manpower
Entering the year 2023, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is very likely to have a Cabinet reshuffle in this January. Two sources at the government said the president would likely replace three ministers, namely Minister Of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, Information and Communication Minister Jhonny G.Plate and Manpower Minister Ida Fauziah.
Top 10 biggest corruption cases in Indonesia
Indonesia has a bad record when it comes to dealing with corruption. According to Transparency International, the Corruption Perception Index of Indonesia ranked 96 out of 180 countries in 2021. Meanwhile, the 2004-2022 statistics from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) show there were 1,310 corruption cases. The number keeps increasing every year. These are the top 10 biggest corruption cases in Indonesia:
Government regulation in lieu of job creation law faces criticism
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo signed the government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) on job creation on December 30, 2022, due to "several urgent reasons", including to anticipate the global economic condition.
Bauxite ores export ban likely to attract more investments
The government's ban on the bauxite ores export is likely to increase investments in the bauxites processing and refining industry. Economist at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University Fahmi Radhi said one of the challenges faced by the government after the ban would be the limited bauxites smelters capacity.