politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Indonesia moves forward with sustainable aviation fuel development
Indonesia is moving towards a greener aviation industry, taking the initiatives to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by using used cooking oil (minyak jelantah) to produce environmentally friendly jet fuel.
Ahok considered for North Sumatra governor race by PDI-P
Basuki Tjahaja “Ahok” Purnama (Ahok) has been considered by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) as a potential candidate for the North Sumatra Governor election.
Indonesia-China explore AI collaboration with digital partnership talks
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics, representing the Indonesian government, met with Chinese representatives to discuss collaboration on investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology development.
PLN joins Masdar to study expansion of Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant
State electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP), signed a Joint Development Study Agreement (JDSA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) energy company Masdar, to increase the capacity of the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS).
BREN joins FTSE global water equity index in large cap category
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) has been included in the FTSE Global Equity Index, a large cap category, which will take effect on Monday, June 24, 2024.
KPK names suspects at railway directorate general graft case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named a number of suspects in its investigation into the alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA), the Ministry of Transportation.
PGN repays remaining US$396 million bonds on time
Jakarta, May 27, 2024 − PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), a gas subholding of State energy company PT Pertamina, has paid off the remaining bonds worth US$396,709,000 in accordance to the maturity date as part of the repayment of the overall bond value of US$1.35 billion issued in 2014 and listed on the Singapore Exchange.
ILO, trade unions launch grievance applications for Indonesian garment workers
JAKARTA – The International Labour Organization (ILO), along with three trade unions on garment, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, launched a grievance application for the Indonesian garment workers.
President Jokowi launches 'INA Digital', accelerates integration of services
JAKARTA - President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo launched Government Technology (GovTech) digital application called 'INA Digital' in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Anti-monopoly agency finds indication of law violation by Lazada
Jakarta, May 27, 2024 − The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has found indications of violation of Law No. 5/1999 on prohibition of monopolistic practices by Lazada Indonesia (PT Ecart Webportal Indonesia).
Government establishes task force to intensify online gambling eradication
President Joko Widodo held a limited Cabinet meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 22, 2024, discussing the establishment of a Task Force to eradicate online gambling practices in the country.
PT Perikanan Indonesia put under debt payment suspension
PT Perikanan Indonesia, a subsidiary of the state-owned enterprise (BUMN) food holding company ID FOOD, has been placed under debt payment suspension (PKPU) by the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court over the company’s inability to meet its debt obligations.