politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Indonesia-Australia to enhance legal and security cooperation
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Air Chief Marshal (ret) Hadi Tjahjanto met with the visiting Australian Minister of Home Affairs Clare O'Neil in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, discussing efforts to enhance bilateral legal and security cooperations.
Tabalong regency ready to be a “Support City” for IKN
While the central government continues to push for the development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan, the surrounding areas are exploring their potential as connectors or economic growth boosters for the future capital city.
RI advocates for green energy infrastructure collaboration at World Water Forum
The Indonesian government is advocating for the exchange of knowledge, research, innovation, and technology in water resource management with other countries at the 10th World Water Forum held on May 18-25, 2024, in Nusa Dua, Bali.
RI advocates for green investment relaxation amidst obstacles in component regulations
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has called for relaxation of domestic component level regulations (TKDN) amidst reports of obstacles faced by foreign investment totaling Rp 49 trillion (US$3.05 billion) in entering Indonesia due to such regulations.
KPK: Syahrul Yasin Limpo's family may face money laundering charges
Spokesman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Ali Fikri, has revealed the possibility for family members of former Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), to be implicated in money laundering (TPPU) offenses.
Indonesia condemns Israeli military attack on Rafah, Palestine
Indonesia strongly condemns the Israeli military attack on the Palestinian city of Rafah and its control of the Palestinian side of the Rafahborder crossing.
Ministry files lawsuit against KIP’s ruling on information disclosure of IKN projects
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has filed a lawsuit against a ruling by the Central Information Commission (KIP) which is in favor of the complaint submitted by the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) East Kalimantan chapter regarding information disclosure on water and Sponge City projects in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN).
Prabowo proposes establishment of communication forum with former presidents
President-elect Prabowo Subianto launched the idea of establishing a presidential club as a communication forum between himself and former Indonesian presidents, chiefly aimed at discussing future strategy for the Indonesian nation.
Ukrainian Embassy, IWO celebrate World Press Freedom Day
The Ukraine Embassy and the Indonesian Media Journalists’ Association (IWO) held the World Press Freedom Day celebration at the Sumpah Pemuda Museum on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Indonesia finalizes early retirement package for 660-MW coal-fired power plant
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, says Indonesia is finalizing an early retirement package for a 660-megawatt coal-fired power plant that will become a pilot project for energy transition.
Indonesia to slash payment obligation as Fighter Jet project remains a priority
The Indonesian government has planned to reduce its payment obligations in the development of KF-21 fighter jet with South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI), from the 20 percent shared cost to only one-third (around 7 percent) of the total project cost.
Ganjar declares opposition to Prabowo-Gibran government
Former presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo has chosen to be on the opposing side against the government of President and Vice president-elect Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka.