politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
KPK names South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor as corruption suspect
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has formally named South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor as a suspect in a corruption case within the provincial government after it had found sufficient preliminary evidence to charge Sahbirin with bribery.
Antam acquires 30 percent stake at JLMI, boosting nickel downstream projects
State-owned diversified miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), through its subsidiary PT Gag Nikel (PTGN), has finalized the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in PT Jiu Long Metal Industry (JLMI), a nickel smelting company focused on refining nickel.
Palace staff responds to Rizieq Shihab's lawsuit against President Jokowi
Presidential Special Staff Dini Purwono has responded to a civil lawsuit filed by Muslim figure Rizieq Shihab against President Joko Widodo, regarding alleged unlawful conduct.
AGO probes PT Asset Pacific director in Duta Palma’s corruption, money laundering case
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) Special Crimes Unit is investigating PA, the director of PT Asset Pacific, a subsidiary of PT Duta Palma Group, in a corruption and money laundering case related to Duta Palma's operations.
Kadin appoints entrepreneurs Raffi Ahmad, Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo to leadership roles
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) under the leadership of Chairman Anindya Bakrie has appointed two prominent young entrepreneurs, Raffi Ahmad and Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, to key positions within its organizational structure.
United Tractors expands into renewable energy with solar, geothermal investments
PT United Tractors Tbk (UNTR) is ramping up its focus on renewable energy, branching out from its core heavy equipment business and exploring opportunities in solar energy development.
Inasca 2024 Forum seals US$8.3 billion deal on trade and investment
The Indonesia South and Central Asia (Inasca) 2024 Business Forum, held in Jakarta on Monday, October 7, 2024, produced a number of trade and investment deals worth US$ 8.3 billion.
Son of a cabinet minister secures deputy MPR speakership post
Youth empowerment takes center stage with Abcandra Muhammad Akbar Supratman, the son of Minister of Law and Human Rights and Gerindra Party politician, Supratman Andi Agtas, being elected as Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Inasca to explore collaboration in energy, agriculture, food, health and trade: Pahala
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Mansury, says that Indonesia and countries in Central and South Asia have the potential to collaborate in several key sectors that are increasingly important.
Rusdi Kirana named Deputy MPR Speaker, steps back from Lion Air leadership
Rusdi Kirana, co-founder of Lion Air Group, has been appointed as Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) representing the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Scores of public officials’ kin in new parliament membership draws public attention
The inauguration of 580 new members of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2024-2029 term on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 has sparked public scrutiny.
PLN to continuously develop community-based biomass ecosystem
Indonesia state power utility PT PLN is committed to continuously support the government's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase economic growth through support for clean energy supply, with biomass energy ecosystem is key in encouraging these efforts.