politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
Government encourages ‘Jargas’utilization in households
June 1, 2024 − The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), through the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, continues to encourage the Indonesian households to use natural gas through the natural gas network (Jargas) program.
PGE and PLN Indonesia Power partners Pertamina Geothermal to boost geothermal capacity, advancing national energy transition
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) and PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in order to increase the geothermal power generation capacity of a number of Geothermal Power Plants (PLTP) in Indonesia.
Israel attempts to block Indonesia's OECD membership
Israel has attempted to block Indonesia's membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by setting a specific condition that requires Indonesia to recognize it as a state in return to Indonesia’s ascension to full membership of the organization.
Ministry to regulate Starlink operations amid telecommunication industry debates
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics has planned to impose regional restrictions on the operation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia.
Gas power plant expansion threatens Indonesia's energy security: GEM Report
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − A new report by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reveals that the expansion of gas-fired power plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import-export facilities in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, will keep the region dependent on volatile fossil fuels and simultaneously reduce renewable energy investment in the region.
PLN partners with GoTo to provide official vehicles
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − State electricity company PT PLN signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia to provide official transportation within the PLN Group.
Freeport responds to issuance of permit license extension
PT Freeport Indonesia has responded to the issuance of the Special Mining Business License (IUPK) extension to the subsidiary of the US-based Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
IHC records positive performance achievements in 2023
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), a state-owned hospital holding, held in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. revealed that the company recorded positive performance achievement last year.
Gerindra: Prabowo to prioritize peaceful solutions on North Korean issue
A senior executive with Gerindra Party has ensured that President-elect Prabowo Subianto will maintain the country’s free-and-active foreign policy in its international relations, focusing on promoting peaceful solutions in resolving international disputes, including conflict along the Korean Peninsula.
Jokowi issues regulation on mining permit for mass, religious organizations
President Joko Widodo signed on May 30, 2024, a government regulation that allows the granting of mining permit for mass and religious organizations.