Politics
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Labor unions await discussions on ‘Tapera’ with President-elect Prabowo Subianto
Labor unions are set to open discussions on the Public Housing Savings program, known as Tapera, when President-elect Prabowo Subianto takes office.
SKK Migas outlines delays in 2030 oil and gas production targets
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has identified three main reasons for the delay in achieving Indonesia's 2030 oil and gas production targets, including delays in the onstream schedule of planned projects, such as the Blok Tuna in the North Natuna Sea.
Pertamina's 2023 oil production increases by 8 percent
The oil production of State oil and gas company PT Pertamina in 2023 recorded an increase of 8 percent compared to oil production in 2022. Pertamina's oil production rose from 514,000 Barrels per Day (BOPD) in 2022 to 566,000 BOPD in 2023.
Delta Dunia Group acquires Atlantic Carbon Group
Jakarta − PT Delta Dunia Makmur, through American Anthracite SPV I, LLC, a subsidiary of BUMA International, has signed a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) for acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc (ACG), the second largest Ultra High Grade (UHG) anthracite producer in the United States.
Anies Baswedan considered by PDI-P for 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
Anies Baswedan has appeared to be a potential candidate for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election under the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) ticket.
Jokowi discusses emission reduction, deforestation regulations with Norwegian minister
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Erikson in Jakarta on Sunday, June 2, 2024, discussing bilateral cooperation to reduce carbon emissions and the European Union's anti-deforestation regulations.
Indonesia develops roadmap for cement industry decarbonization
The Ministry of Industry is currently drafting a decarbonization roadmap for the cement industry, to be implemented through a Ministerial Regulation by 2025.
Forty-one companies face potential delisting from Indonesia Stock Exchange
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) has revealed that 41 companies are at risk of being delisted due to prolonged trading suspensions.
Jatam: The granting of mining permits to religious mass organizations politically motivated
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) joins a group of mining experts and activists who have objected to the government’s decision to issue a government regulation that grant mining permits to religious mass organizations. The network accuses the granting of permits to the mass organization of politically motivated.
KPPU probes Black Pepper exporters in Lampung over oligopolistic allegations
The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has begun an investigation into indications of violations agianst Article 13 of Law No. 5/1999 on oligopolistic practices in black pepper commodity trading in Lampung province.
Prabowo, Ridwan Kamil discuss IKN development progress
A senior executive with Gerindra Party has revealed that a recent meeting between Prabowo Subianto, the party's chairman, and senior architect Ridwan Kamil discussed the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), focusing on the capital city’s urban planning aspects.
Thousands of workers to stage rally against ‘Tapera’ saving scheme
President of the Labor Party and chairman of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), Said Iqbal, said that thousands of workers will hold a rally in front of the Palace against the Public Housing Savings (Tapera) program on Thursday, June 6, 2024.