politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
BRIN highlights privatization, sale of small islands in Indonesia
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed rampant cases of privatization and sale of numerous small islands in Indonesia.
Government praised for support on rooftop solar panel industry
Players praise the government for its support in domestic rooftop solar panel industry through suitable regulation.
DMO gas policy expected to boost glass industry utilization to 90 percent
The obligation to allocate 60 percent of natural gas production for the domestic market (DMO) is expected to increase the utilization of the glass industry to 90 percent, says the Flat and Safety Glass Association (AKLP) in a statement.
Pertamina NRE to support Bangladesh's energy transition
A subsidiary of state owned energy company Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) and Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of 500 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Moheshkhali area of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and other parts of the country.
OJK supports Muhammadiyah’s move to establish, acquire Islamic Bank
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has given the green light to the Muhammadiyah Muslim organization to establish or acquire an Islamic bank in Indonesia, citing the authority’s objective of fostering the growth of a robust and competitive Islamic banking industry.
PLN operates new 150 kV transmission for Ceria Group Smelter in Kolaka
State electricity company PT PLN energizes the first transmission line connecting its 150 kiloVolt (kV) Kolaka Substation in Kolaka regency, Southeast Sulawesi, with the substation of PT nickel mining company PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama (CNI), part of the Ceria Group.
ESDM ministry considers export relaxation for bauxite ores
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering possible relaxation for export of bauxite ores, an official said.
SOEs to focus on six key sectors to drive national economy
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is pushing for state-owned companies to focus on six key sectors − basic infrastructure development, mineral industry downstreaming, energy security and defense system modernization, tourism development, SME initiatives, and agricultural development − to boost domestic economy.
SOEs boost contributions to national economy, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reports a steady increase in contributions from state-owned companies to the nation over the past five years, generating income of Rp2,516 trillion (US$155.5 billion) for the state through taxes, non-tax state revenues (PNBP), and dividends or profit shares.
Recovery of PDNS 2 services after hacking incident completed
Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Hadi Tjahjanto, has announced that the recovery operation by a joint team of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), and PT Telkom has managed to restore the services by the Second Temporary National Data Center (PDNS 2) for a total of 86 services from 16 tenants that were previously disrupted by cyber hackers.
Govt dismisses planned purchase restriction of subsidized fuel on Aug. 17, 2024
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Arifin Tasrif has dismissed reports that the government would start to impose restriction on purchase of subsidized fuel on the country’s 79th Independence Day celebration on August 17, 2024.
Indonesia has 3,686 GW renewable energy resource potentials: Kadin
Deputy chairperson for Maritime Affairs, Investment, and Foreign Affairs of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, says that Indonesia has investment opportunities and potentials in the renewable energy sector, being the second largest country with NBS (Nature Based Solutions) in the world after Brazil of up to 1.5 GtCO2/year.