Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Pelindo CEO: Jokowi's sea toll program has yet to bear fruit
The Sea Toll program initiated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as a solution to reduce national logistics costs and strengthen maritime connectivity in his second term of government has yet to provide significant economic impact, a top company executive says.
Ministry stops the operation of two sand suction vessels in Batam waters
The Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries has stopped the operation of two Singapore-flagged dredgers MV YC 6 and MV ZS 9 for alleged sand dredging and dumping without permit and proper documents in Batam waters, Riau Islands province.
Ministry: Beware of Indonesia’s increased control of global Nickel supply
A senior official at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment has warned of the increasing Indonesia’s control of the global nickel supply from the current 60 percent to 75 percent by 2026.
New suspect detained in Rp5.77 billion Kualanamu railink station corruption case
The North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutors’ Office has detained a new suspect, identified as Jhon Chandra (JC), in connection with a corruption case involving the construction project at the Railink Station of the Kualanamu International Airport that has allegedly caused Rp5.77 billion (US$370,000) in State losses.
Hashim: Public Housing Minister must stay close to property sector stakeholders
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, head of the Housing Task Force for president-elect Prabowo Subianto, expressed his hope that the next Minister of Public Housing will be someone open, proactive, and closely connected with property sector stakeholders.
Saleh Husin says palm oil downstreaming key to avoiding Middle income trap
Former Minister of Industry Saleh Husin has underscored the crucial role of palm oil downstreaming in preventing Indonesia from falling into the middle-income trap.
Elang Mahkota Teknologi increases stake in Bukalapak with Rp1.17 trillion investment
PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi (EMTK), a company affiliated with Indonesian conglomerates Eddy K. Sariaatmadja and Anthoni Salim, has expanded its stake in PT Bukalapak.com (BUKA) by acquiring 9.83 billion shares.
Prabowo wants food and energy self-sufficiency, warns of crises, geopolitical threats
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has put the emphasis on the vital lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing the necessity of Indonesia to secure its future by reducing dependence on imports, especially in sectors as critical as food and energy.
Free Nutritious meal program faces challenges, but holds promise for children
The free nutritious meal program introduced by president-elect Prabowo Subianto is facing significant hurdles in its implementation, from institutional readiness to the selection of appropriate target regions.
President Jokowi designates Batam, Banten as new Special Economic Zones
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has officially designated parts of Batam and several regions in Banten as Special Economic Zones (KEKs).
Prabowo: Free nutritious meal program to create captive market for farmers, producers
President-elect, Prabowo Subianto, has expressed his confidence that his "Free Nutritious Meal Program" will be one of the important pillars in realizing Indonesia's economic growth target of 8 percent.
Indonesia's Nickel dispute with the EU nears to an end as global dominance strengthens
The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs has announced that Indonesia's ongoing nickel dispute with the European Union (EU) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) is nearing to an end, largely due to Indonesia's dominant position in the global nickel market, which accounts for 60 percent of supply.