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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
President-elect asked to care for community, environment at downstream nickel industry
The National Conference on Critical Minerals Indonesia (KNMKI), held on October 9-10, 2024, has produced a joint communiqué that calls on all stakeholders in the critical minerals sector, particularly nickel, to prioritize human rights of the marginalized social groups and sustainable environment and social governance.
There is still room for cuts despite benchmark interest rate at 6%: Researcher
A researcher has assessed that there is room to cut the BI-Rate until the end of 2024 although the Indonesian Central Bank (Bank Indonesia or BI) has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at six percent in October 2024.
Jokowi: Herindra’s appointment as BIN chief upon Prabowo's request
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has come clear in regards with the leadership change in the country’s top intelligence body, the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), which was held at the end of his term in office.
Indonesia to boost agricultural industrialization, focusing on seaweed development
The government of President-elect Prabowo Subianto is set to enhance its industrialization strategy by focusing on agricultural commodities, particularly seaweed, a Cabinet minister says.
Ribka Haluk to make history as first female Papuan Minister
Ribka Haluk, the Acting Governor of Central Papua province, made history as the first indigenous woman from Papua's mountainous region poised to serve as a Cabinet minister.
Energi Mega Persada completes acquisition of Sengkang gas block rights
PT Energi Mega Persada (ENRG), a Bakrie Group-affiliated company, has officially acquired all participating rights in the Sengkang oil and gas block.
RSAF chief gives a lecture to Seskoau student officers
Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Major General Kelvin Van, gave a lecture to 61st Class student officers of the Indonesian Air Force’s Staff and Command School (Seskoau) at the command headquarters in Lembang, West Java, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Special agency sought to resolve logistical problems: Observer
Logistics is considered as a major problem in the country that needs synchronized collaboration between ministries and institutions through a separate agency, an observer said.
New government asked to prioritize 'financial inclusion'
The Prabowo Subianto-led new government should prioritize financial inclusion as it is expected to provide financial products and services that are accessible and affordable to all individuals and businesses, an economist suggests.
Maritime security, a challenge for Prabowo leadership
Maritime security has remained a major concern for the administration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who will soon succeed President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Pertamina International Shipping leads ASEAN Shipping Industry Digitalization
Digital transformation of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a subsidiary of state-owned energy company Pertamina, has gained appreciation and recognition from global shipping industry players upon its success in developing a claim module system in ship operations.
Some Jokowi’s ministers likely to retain positions in Prabowo's cabinet
Several ministers from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's administration are likely to retain their positions in the administration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto.