Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Terrorist group raises funds through charities in Indonesia
Indonesia's anti-terrorism squad Densus 88 arrested three people in Bekasi, West Java, on November 16, 2021, who are linked to the funding of Indonesia's notoriously terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Indonesia's anti-graft body weakened after law revisions
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was facing its most dire situation since its establishment in 2003 following the controversial revision to the KPK Law and the appointment of the anti-graft body new commissioners, activists said.
JI establishes political party as part of strategy: Security official
Terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) established a new political party as part of political agenda. A source said that the Jamaah Islamiyah Foundation was affiliated to a newly established Islamist political party, Indonesian People's Dakwah Party (PDRI).
House launches special autonomy law for Papua
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed Law No. 21/2001 on Special Autonomy for Papua in November 2001. The law - comprising of 27 chapters and 29 articles - was deemed as a strategic shift for the government. During former authoritarian Soeharto's New Order, the government applied an iron fist and security approach against Papuans and their demand for independence.
West Papua develops two special economic zones
By 2030, the West Papua province will establish two economic zones, namely Bintuni Bay Industrial Zone and Sorong Special Economic Zone.
Air Products develops US$2 billion coal to methanol production facility in East Kalimantan
US company Air Products and Chemical Inc. is developing coal for a methanol production facility in Bengalon, East Kalimantan. Company spokeswoman Jessica Cheng said Air Products would invest US$2 billion to build, own and operate the air separation, gasification, syngas (synthetic natural gas) clean-up, utilities and methanol production assets to produce methanol.
Freeport Indonesia smelter progress reaches 27%
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has achieved 27% progress in developing its copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, as of March 2022. The smelter is Freeport's second smelter in Gresik following the government's requirement of special mining permit (IUPK) to enable the company operate in Indonesia until 2041.
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle gaining strength in Indonesia
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle is gaining strength in Indonesia following the meeting between President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, on May 8, 2022.
Wintermar to purchase five second-hand vessels by 2022
Indonesian publicly listed shipping company Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk allocated US$12.5 million for capital expenditures (Capex) in 2021-2022 to purchase five vessels.
Israel seeks to invest, develop people-to-people relation with Indonesia
Vice-President of the Israel-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce Emanuel Shahaf told Indonesia Business Post that the business and economic relationship between Indonesia and Israel can be complementary, notably in the energy technology, agritech and medical sector.
Miners complain over cheap nickel price
Although the government has set a monthly mineral benchmark price for nickel, nickel miners in Indonesia have not received fair prices for the mineral they sell to smelters.
Prabowo's brother's company is developing biorefinery and water facility in future capital
The Arsari Group, a company owned by Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the brother of Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, is developing biorefinery projects in East Kalimantan province, close to the upcoming Indonesian capital.