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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Deputy communication minister: AI technology adoption improvessocial welfare
Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatic, Nezar Patria, has suggested that appropriate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help improve social welfare, in a way that Indonesia can learn from other countries that have applied this automated system in various sectors, particularly public service.
“Free nutritious meal” program to commence on January 2, 2025
Chairman of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, has comnfirmed that the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program for groups of Indonesian people in need will begin on January 2, 2025.
Bahlil unanimously elected as chairman of Golkar Party
The eleventh National Congress of Golkar Party has unanimously endorsed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia as the party chairman for the 2024 -2029 period after all party branch offices in the country’s 38 provinces and 514 regencies/cities expressed their support for him.
Central Bangka Regency targets Rp1.4 trillion investment in 2024
The Central Bangka Regency Administration in Bangka-Belitung Islands Province has set an ambitious investment target of Rp1.4 trillion (US$90 million) for this year, mirroring last year’s goal.
Rystad Energy: Govt support essential for monetizing Indonesia's gas potential
International energy consultancy, Rystad Energy, says that the Indonesian government support is crucial to ensure success in monetizing the vast gas resources recently discovered in fields like Geng North and South Andaman Blocks, which are located some 100 kilometers off the northern coast of Sumatra.
PKB, NasDem opt to support Ridwan Kamil-Suswono in Jakarta governorship race
The National Awakening Party (PKB) and the National Democratic (NasDem) Party have officially joined the Onward Indonesia Coalition in supporting candidate pair of Ridwan Kamil and Suswono in the November 27, 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election, signifying their departure from supporting former governor Anies Baswedan, who seeks reelection.
Pertamina calls for alternative LPG supply strategies to meet domestic demand surge
Amid rising domestic demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), State oil and gas company PT Pertamina has suggested for alternative supply solutions, acknowledging that current production levels are insufficient to meet the nation's needs.
Ministry awaits transition to new government for major corporate actions
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is in a holding pattern, awaiting the transition to a new government before taking major corporate actions, including forming new holdings and launching initial public offerings (IPOs) of SOEs.
KHE vows to immediately complete the Kayan Cascade Hydroelectric Power Plant
PT Kayan Hydro Energy (KHE), a player in renewable energy projects in Indonesia, is striving to immediately realize the construction of the Kayan Cascade Hydroelectric Dam in Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan, a key project in supporting Indonesia's energy transition from fossil to green energy.
Rosan vows to achieve investment targets as new Investment Minister
Newly appointed Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, vows to achieve the investment target set by his predecessor Bahlil Lahadalia.
Renewable energy acceleration creates 96,000 jobs in coal-producing regions
Indonesia has the potential to create 96 thousand jobs by increasing the capacity of clean energy and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in coal-producing regions in East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and South Sumatra.
MK ruling on regional head election thresholds triggers shift in political landscape
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, issued a ruling altering the threshold for regional head nominations, which may drastically change the political landscape for future elections, including the hotly contested Jakarta gubernatorial race.