Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
May Day 2024: Workers seek Omnibus law revocation, outsourcing abolishment
President of the Indonesian Labor Party and Confederation of the Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), Said Iqbal, has revealed that hundreds of thousands of workers will hold rallies at industrial cities across the country on the International Labor Day, May 1, 2024.
Bahlil discusses fate of Djarum and Wings investments in IKN
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, provided updates on the investment plans of Djarum Group and Wings Group in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN).
Industrial area entrepreneurs asks Prabowo-Gibran to improve local competitiveness
The Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI) is requesting the President and Vice president-elect, Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to enhance the competitiveness of industrial zones amid increasingly fierce global competition.
Ministry ensures plastic raw material imports free from import restrictions
The Ministry of Industry ensures that the import of plastic raw materials such as Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) is not subject to import restrictions (Lartas) and is free from Technical Considerations (Pertek).
Civil society coalition seeks revocation of PT Mayawana Persada's license
A coalition of Civil Society groups together with representatives of the Kualan indigenous community in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, reported industrial plantation forest concessionaire PT Mayawana Persada to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) in Jakarta on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Microsoft to invest US$1.4 billion in AI development in Indonesia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed commitment to a substantial investment for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country, estimated at around US$1.4 billion.
Gelora Party rejects PKS's bid to join Prabowo-Gibran government
Secretary-General of Gelora Party, Mahfuz Sidik, has rejected the offer made by the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) to join the government led by Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Indonesia records 22.1 percent increase in investment in Q1 of 2024
The Ministry of Investment has reported a 22.1 percent year-on-year increase in investment value in the first quarter of this year, reaching Rp401.5 trillion (US$ 24.7 billion). All funds were allocated to 239,644 projects within the country.
PGN optimizes LNG to meet industrial energy needs
State-owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is set to optimize liquefied natural gas (LNG) products to penetrate deeper into the market and meet industrial energy needs. This strategic move aims to ensure resilience amidst global geopolitical risks.
Hydro-diplomacy: A solution to global water issues
A senior government official has highlighted the privotal role of water diplomacy in tackling the pressing global issue of water scarcity, emphasizing the urgent need for cross-border cooperation in managing increasingly limited water resources.
Government issues permit extension for Vale Indonesia
The Indonesian government has issued the extension of PT Vale Indonesia’s special mining business permit following the divestment of 14 percent of the company's share.
ESDM ministry: Prabowo's B40 Biodiesel Program needs 17.57 M Kiloliters of CPO
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) estimates that a minimum stock of crude palm oil (CPO) of around 17.57 million kiloliters will be needed to support the Biodiesel B40 program.