Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Government to close troubled state-owned enterprises
The Indonesian government plans to shut down several problematic state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including State-owned construction company PT Amarta Karya, following comprehensive assessment conducted throughout 2023.
Harita Nickel books Rp23.86 trillion in revenue in 2023
Indonesian private integrated mining and metallurgy company PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (NCKL) or Harita Nickel, booked a revenue of Rp 23.86 trillion (US$ 1.45 billion) in 2023, up 149.4 percent from the previous year. In addition, the company also recorded profit of Rp5.62 trillion in 2023, or an increase by 20.4 percent from the previous year.
Government approves PT Freeport Indonesia's smelter construction in Papua
The Ministry of Investment has announced the government's approval of PT Freeport Indonesia's (PTFI) plan to build a smelter in Papua as part of the negotiations for extending PTFI's contract until 2061.
Experts reveal nickel mining's impact on marine sedimentation, public health
Research conducted by experts at Ternate-based Khairun University highlights the severe impact of nickel mining on marine sedimentation and public health, especially in the coastal areas near East Halmahera regency, North Maluku province.
Government prepares anti-dumping duties to protect textile industry
The Indonesian government is drafting regulations to impose anti-dumping duties and safeguard measures for the textile industry and other sectors as a measure to protect against unfair competition from cheap imported products.
APNI confirms long lifespan of Indonesia’s nickel reserves
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has confirmed that the lifespan of Indonesia’s nickel reserves remains extensive, with significant untapped potential still available for exploration.
BAIS, Police’s INAFIS data breached and sold on Dark Web
Sensitive data from the Indonesian Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesia Automatic Finger Identification System (INAFIS) of the National Police (Polri) has been compromised and sold on the dark web. The hacker, operating under the alias Moonz Haxor, is demanding a ransom of up to US$7,000 ( Rp114 million) for the compromised data.
MIND ID enhances renewable energy consumption to 18.25 gigajoules in 2023
MIND ID, Indonesia's state-owned mining holding company, has reported a significant increase in its renewable energy consumption to 18.25 Gigajoules (GJ), equivalent to 5,068 Gigawatt hours (GWh) in 2023, reflecting a 6.55 percent rise compared to the previous year.
Badan Bank Tanah teams with J Trust Bank, J Trust Consulting for Penajam Eco City Project
State land provider Badan Bank Tanah collaborates with PT Bank JTrust Indonesia (J Trust Bank) and PT J Trust Consulting Indonesia to develop the Penajam Eco City project in support of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.
Textile association asks government to impose anti-dumping tariffs on imports
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) is asking the government to swiftly introduce Anti-Dumping Import Duty (BMAD) regulations on imported textiles next month to create a level playing field for domestic and imported textile products.
Government vows to take indiscriminate action against online gambling
The government has vowed that it will indiscriminately take actions to eradicate the rampant online gambling.
Govt: Hacker encrypts data of 282 ministries, agencies, regional administrations
Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics Nezar Patria said on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that data in 282 ministries, institutions and regional administrations kept in the Temporary National Data Center have been impacted by ransomware digital attacks.