politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
PLN Nusantara Power's performance soar in 2023 upon optimization program
PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP), a subsidiary of State electricity company PT PLN, recorded electricity production of 66.8 million mega watt hours (MWh) in 2023 or grew 291 percent compared to the 2022 realization of 17 million MWh following plant optimization measures taken throughout last year.
President to open ISF 2024 of world leaders, CEOs and sustainability experts
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled to open the 2nd Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF 2024) on September 5, 2024 in Jakarta, an event of world leaders, CEOs, and sustainability experts seeking encouraging business breakthroughs to address climate change issues.
Indonesia welcomes “Beijing Declaration” for unifying Palestinian factions
Indonesia has welcomed the Beijing Declaration on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that unifies all political factions in Palestine.
East Java prosecutor's office probes INKA graft case upon report by SOEs Minister
The East Java Provincial Prosecutors’ Office is investigating corruption allegations at State-owned railway manufacturer PT INKA following a report by Minister of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir.
Industry ministry exhibits digital economic transformation in Tech Link Summit 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has been aggressively promoting digital economic transformation by encouraging collaboration between industry players and developing startups as exhibited during the Tech Link Summit 2024 held from July 18-20 in Jakarta.
Indonesia's potential OECD membership: Opportunities and challenges
A recent study by the International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) highlights potential challenges towards membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), including increased trade liberalization and the risk of remaining a raw material exporter, should Indonesia join the global economic organization.
Antam addresses new corruption allegations in gold management
State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) says it respects the ongoing legal process against an alleged corruption case involving the illegal management of 109 tons of Antam gold between 2010 and 2022.
Amnesty International: Indonesian Police acquires Israeli spyware through Singapore broker
Amnesty International Indonesia, part of the global human rights campaign organization Amnesty International, has revealed that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) had acquired Israel-made spyware via a Singaporean brokerage firm.
IISIA supports government construction projects amid Prabowo’s presidency
The Indonesian Iron and Steel Industry Association (IISIA) has declared its readiness to support upcoming government construction projects under President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s administration, which is likely to continue the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) and build three million housing units annually.
Seeking billions in renewable energy investment, Indonesia told to improve regulations
Indonesia needs to re-evaluate its planning, procurement and investment processes to secure its renewable energy financing needs.
Nickel miners support integrated information system SIMBARA
Secretary General of the Indonesia Nickel Mining Association (APNI), Meidy Katrin, said her association supports the development of Simbara, the information system of mineral and coal resources.
Finance ministry drafts 2025 budget with significant defense sector allocation
The Ministry of Finance is drafting the budget ceiling for 2025, with significant amount of budget of Rp155.9 trillion (US$9.6 billion) allocated for the Ministry of Defense.