Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Constitutional Court rejects judicial review of KPK leadership age requirement
The Constitutional Court (MK) has rejected the lawsuit on judicial review of Article 29(e) of Law No. 19/2019 on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which pertains to the age requirement for KPK leadership candidates.
Civil society groups offer policy recommendations for Prabowo-Gibran‘s energy policy
Civil society orgfanizations offer a bunch of policy recommendations in the energy sector for the first 100 days of the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration, suggesting measures for the acceleration of energy transition to realize the globally-campaigned green economy and improve people's welfare
Budi Arie: Indonesia has potential to be data center business hub
Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, says Indonesia could become a hub for data center industry in view of the government’s commitment to encourage the availability of infrastructure amid the projected growth of global data center market.
Ajinomoto to use PLN clean electricity of 219 thousand REC units per year
Food seasonings producer PT Ajinomoto Indonesia is set to use the services of State electricity company PT PLN’s Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) of 219,000 units per year or equivalent to 219 giga watt hours (GWh) in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions and meet green energy needs for its two factories located in East and West Java.
Nippon Shokubai disburses US$110 million for new petrochemical plant construction
Minister of Investment/ Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani appreciates the commitment of PT Nippon Shokubai Indonesia to develop petrochemical industry in Indonesia, starting the fourth phase construction of its plant in Cilegon, Banten, next year.
AGO probes alleged corruption in 2010-2022 gold commodity business
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is determined to continue the investigation into corruption allegations involving the management of the gold commodity business from 2010 to 2022.
President Jokowi inaugurates new counterterrorism agency chief
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Inspector General Eddy Hartono as the new Head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) in a ceremony held at the State Palace on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Pertamina Patra Niaga-Sojitz Indonesia develop HVO to reduce carbon emissions
A subsidiary of Indonesia state owned energy company Pertamina, Pertamina Patra Niaga, and PT Sojitz Indonesia established a strategic partnership to support energy transition and carbon emission reduction through the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) product.
Pertamina Patra Niaga-Vale Indonesia synergize on decarbonization
A subsidiary of State-owned energy company PERTAMINA, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has set up strategic partnership with PT Vale Indonesia for the provision of environmentally friendly fuel as part of their strategic steps in supporting decarbonization efforts of the government to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Activists report Jokowi's son to KPK over alleged gratuity
Ubedilah Badrun, a political lecturer at the Jakarta State University, has reported Kaesang Pangarep, chairman of the Indonesia Solidarity Party (PSI) and the youngest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over gratuity allegation in regards with the use of a private jet on his recent trip to the United States.
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.