Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
ILO, trade unions launch grievance applications for Indonesian garment workers
JAKARTA – The International Labour Organization (ILO), along with three trade unions on garment, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, launched a grievance application for the Indonesian garment workers.
President Jokowi launches 'INA Digital', accelerates integration of services
JAKARTA - President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo launched Government Technology (GovTech) digital application called 'INA Digital' in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Anti-monopoly agency finds indication of law violation by Lazada
Jakarta, May 27, 2024 − The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has found indications of violation of Law No. 5/1999 on prohibition of monopolistic practices by Lazada Indonesia (PT Ecart Webportal Indonesia).
Government establishes task force to intensify online gambling eradication
President Joko Widodo held a limited Cabinet meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 22, 2024, discussing the establishment of a Task Force to eradicate online gambling practices in the country.
PT Perikanan Indonesia put under debt payment suspension
PT Perikanan Indonesia, a subsidiary of the state-owned enterprise (BUMN) food holding company ID FOOD, has been placed under debt payment suspension (PKPU) by the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court over the company’s inability to meet its debt obligations.
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.