Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
PT Vale Indonesia secures permit extension
PT Vale Indonesia has secured an extension of its operating permit for the period up to December 28, 2035 following the issuance of a Special Mining Business Permit (IUPK) in the name of PT Vale.
Prabowo speaks at Qatar Economic Forum, sharing Indonesia’s development story
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo attended the Qatar Economic Forum held in the Emirate’s capital of Doha on Tuesday, speaking about the Indonesian development progress under the presidency of Joko Widodo.
Govt initiates extension of mineral export relaxation to boost domestic processing
The Indonesian government has formulated regulations to extend the relaxation of rules regarding the export of mineral raw materials, aimed at offering mining companies the opportunity to finalize the construction of processing and refining facilities, commonly known as smelters.
Indonesia eases on TKDN rules to boost renewable energy investments
The government has eased regulations on Domestic Component Level (TKDN) in the electricity sector to attract investments in new renewable energy projects (EBT), revoking Industry Minister Regulation No. 52/2012, which provides guidelines for using domestic products in electricity infrastructure development.
Airlangga: PSN in critical minerals to serve as Indonesia's economic backbone
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, announces that 16 National Strategic Projects (PSN) on critical minerals worth Rp 248.75 trillion (US$15.5 billion) has been designated to play a pivotal role in Indonesia's economic transformation.
Bahlil asks Indonesian students in Melbourne to develop downstream industry
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia asks the Indonesian students pursuing higher education in Australia to contribute themselves for the development of downstream industry in their home country.
High political expenses drive corruption cycle in Indonesian elections
The Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) reveals that the substantial costs borne by political parties and individuals have been fueling a cyclical pattern of corruption in both the general elections (Pemilu) and the regional elections (Pilkada).
Indonesia advocates for Palestinian rights at emergency UN Session
Indonesia has taken a firm stance in support of Palestine during the Emergency Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the U.S. As one of the 77 co-sponsors of the resolution titled "Admission of New Members in the United Nations," alongside 143 other UN member states, Indonesia has voiced its strong support for granting special privileges to Palestine.
Indonesian-U.S. Marine Corps conclude RECONEX exercise
The Indonesian Marine Corps and its U.S. counterpart jointly participated in the Indonesian Reconnaissance Exercise (RECONEX) held in Antralina, Jampang Tengah, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, on April 24-May 10, 2024.