Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
The future of BRIN is called into question by Satryo's appointment as minister
The appointment of Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro as Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology in the Red-and-White Cabinet of President Prabowo Subianto raises questions about the future of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
SKK Migas gathers contractors, presses for hike in oil and gas lifting
Head of the Upstream Oil and Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), Dwi Soetjipto, recently gathered CEOs of oil and gas contractors (KKKS) for a briefing in Jakarta, asking them to contribute for the increase in national oil and gas production.
Garuda Indonesia - Vietnam Airlines agree to expand network in SE Asia
National flag acrrier Garuda Indonesia is striving to expand its flight network, particularly in Southeast Asian region, this time through strengthened synergy with Vietnam Airlines.
Jakarta gubernatorial candidates offer their best shots to lure voters
The Jakarta gubernatorial race heats up, with two of the three candidate pairs − Ridwan Kamil-Suswono (RIDO) and Pramono Anung-Rano Karno − presenting their campaign promises aimed at tackling the city's pressing issues.
Raja Juli committed to transparent oil palm plantations management
Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, has vowed to set up transparent oil palm plantations management to resolve the problems of rampant opening of oil palm plantations in forest areas.
Bahlil to revamp overlapping oil and gas regulations
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced plans to revamp overlapping regulations in the oil and gas sector.
New cooperatives minister sets focus on digital transformation
President Prabowo Subianto has officially appointed Budi Arie Setiadi as Indonesia's new Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, alongside 48 other ministers in the Merah Putih Cabinet.
Basuki Hadimuljono to be inaugurated as IKN Authority chief soon
President Prabowo Subianto is expected to soon inaugurate Basuki Hadimuljono as Head of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority, formalizing the post of Acting Head of the Auhority, which he had held in the past few months after being appointed by then President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in June 2024.
SKK Migas, Jindi South Jambi discover 9.45 MMSCFD of gas at Bungin-1
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) and Contractor Contract Cooperation (KKKS) Jindi South Jambi B Co. Ltd. have discovered hydrocarbons in the form of gas through re-entry exploration activities and re-entry layer testing at the Bungin-1 exploration well in Bengku Village, Bajubang District, Batanghari Regency, Jambi Province.
OJK cancels Investree's license, freezes CEO's accounts and assets
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revoked the business license of fintech company PT Investree Radika Jaya (Investree) for violations of the authority’s regulation.
Expert sends positive signals on Foreign Ministry team
An expert on International Relations has sent positive signals on a new leadership team at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hinting at their understanding on President Prabowo Subianto’s vision and mission statements on the country’s foreign policy.
WIKA secures Rp15.5 T in new contracts for infrstructure development
PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA) has secured new contracts worth Rp15.5 trillion (US$996 million) by October 2024, with significant contributions from the infrastructure and building segments and key sectors like industry, property, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).