politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for 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).
Indonesia maximises water management for tourism sector
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, asserted Indonesia’s commitment for collaborative efforts to maximize water management in the tourism sector for the welfare of the community.
Indonesia pushes for four concrete initiatives at World Water Forum
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told the opening of the 10th World Water Forum Summit in Bali on Monday, May 20, 2024, of the important role of water in human life.
Home Minister calls for solidarity, synergy, commitment at World Water Forum
Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, emphasizes three key points at the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the World Water Forum held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Prabowo discusses cadets exchange program with Australian Governor General of the Commonwealth
Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto met with Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley, at the residence of the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia on Friday, May 17, 2024, discussing bilateral military cadets exchange program.
Luhut welcomes Elon Musk's arrival in Bali
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affaits and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan, welcome CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Inc, Elon Musk, who arrived on Sunday, May 19, 2024, to attend the 10th World Water Forum and the launch of Starlink with Indonesian President at a health center in Denpasar, Bali.
Indonesia advocates for global collaboration to tackle water challenges
Indonesia is championing collaborative efforts to build sustainable global resilience in response to the emerging water challenges of recent years, bringing the issue into the 10th World Water Forum held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from May 18 to 25, 2024.
Government outlines hydrogen adoption plan through 2060
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has developed a detailed roadmap to incorporate hydrogen as a primary energy source by 2060.
Bahlil closely monitors Merauke's sugar, bioethanol self-sufficiency project
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia visited Merauke, South Papua, on Friday, May 17, 2024 to review the progress of the Acceleration of Sugar and Bioethanol Self-Sufficiency project in the regency.
Jusuf Kalla defends ex-Pertamina chief Karen Agustiawan in LNG corruption trial
Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla testified in defense of Karen Agustiawan, the ex-President Director of PT Pertamina (2009-2014), who faces corruption charges related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transactions from 2011 to 2021.
Megawati takes inventory of candidate figures for 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, has compiled a list of notable figures to be endorsed in the 2024 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election.