Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Pertamina NRE increases investment, sets target of 6 GW installed capacity by 2029
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a subsidiary of State-owned energy company Pertamina, has set a target of 6 GW of installed capacity of clean energy-based power plant development by 2029.
Mining companies to be impacted by weakening rupiah: Ministry
An expert staff to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Reources (ESDM) has hinted that a number of mining companies will be hit by the weakening Rupiah, while others may enjoy the benefit of the drop of the Indonesian currency.
Legal integrity under threat with selective law enforcement, rise of authoritarianism: Scholars
Amid growing concerns over the politicization of Indonesia's legal system, the Nurcholish Madjid Society (NCMS) recently hosted a public discussion titled "Law as a Political Weapon," addressing the alarming trends in selective law enforcement and the potential rise of authoritarianism.
Pertamina encourages access to green funding through sustainable finance framework
State oil and gas company PT Pertamina launched a Sustainable Finance Framework, aimed at ensuring the company's sustainability efforts are integrated into the company's funding strategy, allowing Pertamina and/or Pertamina's Subholdings/Subsidiaries to access funding for green projects and energy transition projects.
PLN committed to hydrogen ecosystem development in Indonesia
State electricity company PT PLN is pioneering the development of the hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia, citing its commitment to support energy transition in the country. PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo said that PLN is fully committed to the development of hydrogen in Indonesia. This is in line with PLN's commitment to support the energy transition in Indonesia.
Ridwan Kamil awaits party leaders’ nod for Jakarta governorship race
Former West Java Governor Ridwan “Emil” Kamil is gaining traction as a potential candidate for the Jakarta gubernatorial race, securing the backing of at least Golkar Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN).
Government: Indonesia can be leading hydrogen, ammonia regional producer
The government says that Indonesia has the potential to be a leading regional producer of hydrogen and ammonia, with its competitive adavantage in clean hydrogen production.
Prabowo introduces ‘synchronization task force’ to ensure smooth transition
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a "synchronization task force" composed entirely of senior members from his Gerindra Party, signaling a move to ensure seamless transition from outgoing to incoming administration.
Labor union calls for investigation intowork incident at PT ITSS
A labor union of mining and energy industry has called on the Ministry of Industry to visit and hold an investigation into the recent work accident within the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi.
Energy ministry supports Pertamina's acquisition of Brazilian bioethanol company
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) backs State oil and gas company PT Pertamina's plan to acquire a Brazilian bioethanol company as a strategic move to foster the bioethanol market in Indonesia.
President-elect Prabowo plans to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to near 50 percent of GDP
President-elect Prabowo Subianto is reportedly planning to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to nearly 50 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next five years, a significant rise from the projected 37.98-38.71 percent for 2025, though it remains within the 60 percent maximum limit set by Law No. 17/2023.
Forbes names BRI the largest company in Indonesia
The Indonesian state-owned company Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has once again secured its position as the largest company in Indonesia, according to the Forbes Global 2000 list for this year, with a total of nine Indonesian companies making it onto the list.