Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
Investment in Special Economic Zones reaches Rp205.2 trillion
The Secretariat General of the National Council for Special Economic Zones (KEK) has reported that investment in KEK has reached Rp205.2 trillion (US$12.7 billion) since its inception in May 2010 until the first half of 2024.
Presidential office building construction in IKN completed
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has completed the construction of the Presidential Office Building in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara (IKN), highlighted with the installation of the final blade in the West Wing of the Garuda Wing on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Jokowi orders for acceleration of coconut waste processing into bioenergy
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for the swift advancement of processing industrial coconut waste into bioenergy and biofuels while observing vast opportunities ahead for Indonesia.