Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
President Jokowi mulls over cabinet reshuffle, four ministers targeted
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is reportedly planning another cabinet reshuffle in the near future, with four key ministers likely to be replaced as part of the measures aimed at enhancing the government's performance during the final months of his administration.
Government realizes 26.4 percent budget realization for IKN development
The Indonesian government has realized Rp11.2 trillion of the allocated budget for the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) as of July 2024, marking 26.4 percent of the total budget allocation of Rp42.5 trillion (US$2.7 billion) for the year.
Foreign ministry-UNIDO collaborate on IKN development strategy
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held a workshop in Jakarta on Monday, August 12, 2024, aimed at garnering and sharing ideas for green, smart and sustainable development of Indonesia’s new capital city Nusantara (IKN).
U.S. military equipment, system arrive for Super Garuda Shield 2024
The United States Armed Forces have sent their main armament system and equipment that will be used in the 2024 Super Garuda Shield joint multinational military exercise, scheduled for August 26-September 5, 2024.
Indonesia, a major market for building materials: Kohler Indonesia GM
Indonesia is recognized as a significant market for building materials, with the industry showing strong growth potential, says Kohler Indonesia GM.
Balikpapan refinery project targets full operation by 2025 amid challenges
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project is slated to be fully operational by 2025.
Twenty-eight companies ready for IPO, raising over Rp5 trillion: IDX
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has reported that 28 companies are planning to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the near future, including four large-scale companies with assets exceeding Rp250 billion (US$15.7 million).
Tuban refinery project stalled by Geopolitical issues: ESDM minister
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported that the progress of the Grass Root Refinery (GRR) project, commonly known as the Tuban Refinery, is currently hindered by geopolitical challenges.
ExxonMobil to conduct joint study for oil and gas exploration in Indonesia: Arifin
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Arifin Tasrif, has announced that ExxonMobil is planning to conduct a joint study to explore potential oil and gas reserves in Indonesia.
Airlangga's resignation draws speculation of internal friction, external pressures
The decision by Airlangga Hartarto to tender his resignation as chairman of Golkar Party on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and make it public on the following day has drawn widespread speculations of great pressure from both internal and external party for him to quit the post which he had served since December 2017.
Harita Nickel pursues IRMA certification to strengthen market presence in Europe
Integrated nickel processing technology company, Harita Nickel, is actively working towards obtaining certification from the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) as part of its strategy to enhance its product marketability in Europe.
MIND ID's smelter grade alumina project in Mempawah to start operation in September
Indonesia's state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, has announced that the Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) project, a key part of MIND ID's strategy operated by PT Bauxite Alumina Indonesia, is slated to begin operation in September 2024.