Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
SOE Hospital Holding establishes synergy with IJN Malaysia
Jakarta, June 4, 2024 − PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), a state-owned hospital holding, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cardiac Institute (IJN) of Malaysia. The collaboration is conducted to strengthen the field of health training and advance medical science in Indonesia.
Kaesang named as potential candidate for Jakarta governorship by PAN
Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, is being considered as a potential candidate for the upcoming Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. Kaesang, who is also Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), is named alongside internal candidates of the National Mandate Party (PAN) such as Gita Anjani, Pasha Ungu and Bima Arya Sugiarto.
Government regulation No. 25/2024 criticized for contradicting mining law
The issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which revises PP No. 96/2021 on the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Activities, has sparked controversy for allegedly conflicting with the Mineral and Coal Mining Law No. 3/2020. The new regulation prioritizes the offering of Special Mining Business License Areas (WIUPK) to religious community organizations, as stipulated in paragraphs 1-7 of Article 83A of the regulation.
Expert criticizes, CERI drafts lawsuit against PP No. 25/2024
JAKARTA − An expert has criticized the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which is considered to be overlapping with the Law No. 3/2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining, while an energy watchdog has planned to challenge the regulation in court for contradicting the law which is higher in hierarchy.
Cement association expresses concerns on EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has raised concerns among Indonesian cement industry stakeholders about its potential impact on national cement exports.
Indonesia extends raw mineral export permits until end of 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has announced that the export permit relaxation for certain types of raw mineral commodities will be extended until the end of 2024.
Leadership transition sparks promises of accelerated development in IKN
Minister of State Secretary, Pratikno, has announced the President’s approval on requests for resignation filed by Head of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono, and Deputy Head of the IKN Authority, Dhony Rahajoe.
Government encourages ‘Jargas’utilization in households
June 1, 2024 − The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), through the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, continues to encourage the Indonesian households to use natural gas through the natural gas network (Jargas) program.
PGE and PLN Indonesia Power partners Pertamina Geothermal to boost geothermal capacity, advancing national energy transition
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) and PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in order to increase the geothermal power generation capacity of a number of Geothermal Power Plants (PLTP) in Indonesia.
Israel attempts to block Indonesia's OECD membership
Israel has attempted to block Indonesia's membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by setting a specific condition that requires Indonesia to recognize it as a state in return to Indonesia’s ascension to full membership of the organization.
Ministry to regulate Starlink operations amid telecommunication industry debates
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics has planned to impose regional restrictions on the operation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia.
Gas power plant expansion threatens Indonesia's energy security: GEM Report
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − A new report by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reveals that the expansion of gas-fired power plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import-export facilities in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, will keep the region dependent on volatile fossil fuels and simultaneously reduce renewable energy investment in the region.