politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
NU figure Saifullah Yusuf inaugurated as Social Affairs Minister
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Saifullah Yusuf as Minister of Social Affairs on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, replacing Tri Rismaharini, who resigned from her post to run in the upcoming East Java gubernatorial election.
Erick ensures no layoffs following merger of Angkasa Pura I and II
As the government has approved the merger of State airport operators PT Angkasa Pura I and II, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir ensures that this corporate action will not result in any employee layoffs.
Agriculture minister dismisses a high echelon ministry official over graft allegation
Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman has dismissed a director with the initials IM for alleged corruption in a procurement project, subsequently reported the high echelon ministry official to the police on August 29, 2024.
OJK to forcefully merger Bank MNC and Bank Nobu if delays persist
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) may impose a forced merger between PT Bank MNC Internasional (BABP) and PT Bank Nationalnobu (NOBU) if the two banks fail to execute their planned merger.
Prabowo meets with Russian Ambassador, discusses bilateral and global affairs
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Gennadievich Tolchenov at the Indonesian Defense Ministry in Jakarta on Monday September 9, 2024, discussing measures to strengthen Indonesia-Russia cooperation, anticipate security challenges and maintain global stability.
Indonesian Military medical team on humanitarian mission in Raffah and El Arish
The Indonesian military medical task force for Gaza is on a humanitiarian mission support of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Field Hospital in Raffah, Palestine and UAE's Floating Hospital in El Arish, Egypt.
PGN explores gas optimization from Andaman Block with new pipeline development
State gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is seizing the opportunity to optimize the gas supply potential from the Andaman Block through the construction of the Dumai-Sei Mangkei gas pipeline, funded by the state budget (APBN).
Solar Power exporter secures conditional license from S’pore government
Vanda RE Pte Ltd, a joint venture company majority-owned by Singapore company Gurīn Energy, announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, today that it has been awarded a Conditional License by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) to provide electricity to the island state.
PGE unveils new strategy for accelerating Indonesia's geothermal development
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), a subsidiary of State energy company PT Pertamina, has announced a new strategy to accelerate the development of geothermal energy as part of Indonesia's national energy transition.
Prabowo mulls to include Taruna Nusantara alumni in new cabinet
President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who is set to govern the country from 2024 to 2029 alongside Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is considering to recruit several alumni of the Defense Ministry-run Taruna Nusantara High School as his Cabinet members.
Indonesia to explore non-edible coconuts as sustainable aviation fuel source
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is planning to develop non-edible coconuts as potential feedstock for for aviation fuel or bioavtur.
Pertamina NRE to build bioethanol plant, optimize domestic resources
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a subsidiary of State energy company PT Pertamina, has proven its seriousness in developing the bioethanol business, formally establishing cooperation with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) and the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial administration on Thursday, September 5, 2024.