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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Regional coordinators address water crisis at World Water Forum
Coordinators from Asia-Pacific, Mediterranean, America, and Africa met to identify and prioritize steps to address the water crisis at local and regional levels during the 10th World Water Forum's Regional Process session held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) in Bali on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Prabowo administration should decide on water management agency proposal: Official
The authority to decide on the idea of establishing a specialized agency for addressing water issues should remain the jurisdiction of the incoming administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a senior official says.
Four banned to leave the country over LPEI credit facility corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has imposed overseas travel bans on four individuals as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving credit facilities provided by the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI).
PLN, govt invite global community to collaborate on energy transition funding
State electricity company PT PLN and the Government of Indonesia invite the global community to collaborate in energy transition, particularly in its funding efforts. The call was reflected in the Tri Hita Karana - World Economic Forum agenda held in Bali on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Group forces People's Water Forum in Bali to disband
Dozens of activists of Patriot Garuda Nusantara (PGN) on Monday, May 20, 2024, came to the venue of the People’s Water Forum (PWF) in Bali and asked the event organizer and participants to disband.
Indonesia proposes establishment of parliamentary caucus to address water issues
An Indonesian legislator has proposed to the 10th World Water Forum currently underway in Bali for the establishment of a parliamentary caucus to accelerate the provision of solutions to water problems, including access to clean water.
Bappenas targets reduction in logistics costs to boost economy
The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) aims to reduce the logistics cost contribution to the national economy from 14.1 percent to 7 percent. Still the scheme may lead to monopolistic practices in the logistics sector.
ICW reports stagnant corruption perception index with rising village-level corruption
An annual report on corruption trends by the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) has revealed that Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) remains stagnant at 34 points, with the highest number of corruption cases found at the village level.
BEI reports lineup of IPOs, eight major companies ready to go public
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) has announced that several companies are preparing to conduct initial public offerings (IPOs), including eight companies which are classified to have assets exceeding Rp250 billion (US$15.6 million), indicating strong confidence in the Indonesian capital market.
President Jokowi emphasizes urgency of global water management
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the High-Level Meeting Session of the 10th World Water Forum Summit in Bali on Monday by emphasizing the urgency of global collaboration in managing water resources to face increasingly complex challenges in the future.
Indonesia showcases mangrove conservation to World Water Forum delegates
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and leaders of countries participating in the 10th World Water Forum visited the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park (Tahura), Bali on Monday, May 20, 2024.
BPK uncovers financial irregularities at PT Indofarma, resulting in state losses
The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has identified financial irregularities at PT Indofarma (INAF), suggesting criminal conduct by involved parties, leading to state losses amounting to Rp371.83 billion (US$23 million).