Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Bahlil confirms massive layoff in textile sector
Minister of Investment/ Head of Indonesia Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed of massive layoffs in textile industry in several location in Indonesia’s West Java Province.
Balang Island bridge expected to boost connectivity in IKN
The long-awaited Balang Island Bridge, connecting oil city Balikpapan with the core area of the new capital city Nusantara (IKN), is set to be inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo today.
Sulawesi sets an example on renewable energy exploitation, sustainable mining
Sulawesi Island possesses abundant renewable energy resources, particularly hydro power, that has long been utilized as energy and power generating sources by companies operating in the country’s eastern island.
Indonesia secures Rp2 T in investment through golden visas, to issue 1,000 more this year
The Indonesian government has reported a commitment of Rp2 trillion (US$122.7 million) in investment from the issuance of 300 Golden Visas to individual and corporate foreign investors., seeking to issue 1,000 more Golden Visas to attract significant investments and high-caliber global talents to Indonesia.
Online gambling transactions in Indonesia projected to reach Rp900 T this year: PPATK
The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has projected that online gambling transactions in the country could reach Rp900 trillion (US$55.2 billion) by the end of this year if no preventive measures are taken.
Celios: Indonesia needs Rp892 trillion by 2045 for restorative economy initiatives
The Center for Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has suggested that Indonesia requires at least Rp892.1 trillion (US$54.7 billion) by 2045 to implement a restorative economic strategy across various sectors.
President launches sugar self-sufficiency program in Merauke
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo symbolically planted the first sugarcane to mark the development of downstream sugarcane plantation, sugar factory, and bioethanol project in Sermayam Indah Village, Merauke Regency, South Papua, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
KPK investigates alleged corruption in PT Perusahaan Gas Negara
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating corruption allegations in State-owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) over gas trading transactions with PT Isargas/Inti Alasindo Energi (IAE) from 2017 to 2021.
AMMAN subsidiary secures export permit for copper concentrate
PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT), a subsidiary of PT Amman Mineral Internasional (AMMAN), has secured the export permit for copper concentrate from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade following a recommendation from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
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.