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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Forty-one companies face potential delisting from Indonesia Stock Exchange
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) has revealed that 41 companies are at risk of being delisted due to prolonged trading suspensions.
Jatam: The granting of mining permits to religious mass organizations politically motivated
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) joins a group of mining experts and activists who have objected to the government’s decision to issue a government regulation that grant mining permits to religious mass organizations. The network accuses the granting of permits to the mass organization of politically motivated.
KPPU probes Black Pepper exporters in Lampung over oligopolistic allegations
The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has begun an investigation into indications of violations agianst Article 13 of Law No. 5/1999 on oligopolistic practices in black pepper commodity trading in Lampung province.
Prabowo, Ridwan Kamil discuss IKN development progress
A senior executive with Gerindra Party has revealed that a recent meeting between Prabowo Subianto, the party's chairman, and senior architect Ridwan Kamil discussed the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), focusing on the capital city’s urban planning aspects.
Thousands of workers to stage rally against ‘Tapera’ saving scheme
President of the Labor Party and chairman of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), Said Iqbal, said that thousands of workers will hold a rally in front of the Palace against the Public Housing Savings (Tapera) program on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
SOE Hospital Holding establishes synergy with IJN Malaysia
Jakarta, June 4, 2024 − PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), a state-owned hospital holding, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cardiac Institute (IJN) of Malaysia. The collaboration is conducted to strengthen the field of health training and advance medical science in Indonesia.
Kaesang named as potential candidate for Jakarta governorship by PAN
Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, is being considered as a potential candidate for the upcoming Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. Kaesang, who is also Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), is named alongside internal candidates of the National Mandate Party (PAN) such as Gita Anjani, Pasha Ungu and Bima Arya Sugiarto.
Government regulation No. 25/2024 criticized for contradicting mining law
The issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which revises PP No. 96/2021 on the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Activities, has sparked controversy for allegedly conflicting with the Mineral and Coal Mining Law No. 3/2020. The new regulation prioritizes the offering of Special Mining Business License Areas (WIUPK) to religious community organizations, as stipulated in paragraphs 1-7 of Article 83A of the regulation.
Expert criticizes, CERI drafts lawsuit against PP No. 25/2024
JAKARTA − An expert has criticized the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which is considered to be overlapping with the Law No. 3/2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining, while an energy watchdog has planned to challenge the regulation in court for contradicting the law which is higher in hierarchy.
Cement association expresses concerns on EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has raised concerns among Indonesian cement industry stakeholders about its potential impact on national cement exports.
Indonesia extends raw mineral export permits until end of 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has announced that the export permit relaxation for certain types of raw mineral commodities will be extended until the end of 2024.
Leadership transition sparks promises of accelerated development in IKN
Minister of State Secretary, Pratikno, has announced the President’s approval on requests for resignation filed by Head of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono, and Deputy Head of the IKN Authority, Dhony Rahajoe.