politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
NGO asks government to restrict mining in Halmahera
Coastal, inland and small island communities in mainland area of Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku are threatened with eviction, expulsion from their home areas, forced to accept relocation due to the development of National Strategic Project, while others are threatened by ecosystem destruction due to massive development.
Sandiaga Uno withdraws from West Java Gubernatorial race
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has decided not to run in the 2024 West Java gubernatorial election upon careful consideration, including discussions with his family and seeking divine guidance (istiqarah).
MAKI calls for probe into alleged use of private jet by Jokowi's son and daughter-in-law
The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) has raised concerns over the alleged use of a private jet to travel overseas by Kaesang Pangarep and Erina Gudono, the son and daughter-in-law of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (Jokowi), suggesting it is considered a form of gratification.
Elnusa's “Slurry Merah Putih”ready for a wider market
PT Elnusa (ELNUSA), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) which is a member of Pertamina's Upstream Subholding, continues to develop innovations in the products and services offered to reach a wider market.
ISF 2024 to pave the way for Indonesia's renewable electricity exports to Singapore
The upcoming Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2024 is set to open new avenues for Indonesia, with plans to export renewable electricity, particularly solar power, to Singapore, an initiative considered as a significant step towards regional collaboration in green energy.
PM expresses Singaporean investors’ commitment to invest in Indonesia
Singaporean Prime Minister Laurence Wong expresses the interest and commitment of several Singaporean companies to invest in Indonesia, including the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), industrial estates, and power plants in Batam, Bintan, and Karimun (BBK) zone.
PTBA remains optimistic about coal business amid global challenges
Coal mining compnay PT Bukit Asam (PTBA) has maintained its optimism about the future of its coal business, despite the growing restrictions on coal consumption by several developed countries, including China.
Pertamina enhances safety, security measures at refinery areas
State energy company PT Pertamina has taken the initiative to improve safety and security around its refinery areas as part of the commitment to provide better protection for the surrounding community and environment.
Stock trading of Bayan Resources sees massive cross-transaction of Rp101.84 trillion
The stock trading of PT Bayan Resources, under the trading code BYAN, witnessed a massive cross-transaction in the negotiated market valued at Rp101.84 trillion (US$6.6 billion) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Pertamina explores strategic partnerships at Indonesia-U.S. business forum
State energy company PT Pertamina, through its subsidiary Pertamina New and Renewable Energy, has explored potential investment and cooperation opportunities during a landmark Indonesia-United States Business Forum held at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, USA, on Monday, August 26, 2024.
PLN-Pupuk Kujang-IHI Corporation to develop green ammonia for PLTU
State power utility PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP), has struck a deal with State fertilizer company PT Pupuk Kujang and Japan's company Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI Corporation) for the development of green ammonia that will be used to replace the role of coal in Coal Fired Power Plant (PLTU).
Extension of PT Freeport Indonesia's IUPK still under negotiation: Bahlil
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that the extension of the special mining business permit (IUPK) for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is still in the negotiation phase and has not yet been finalized.