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Pertamina Patra Niaga supports F1 Power Boat event
State oil and gas company PT Pertamina, through its subsidiary Pertamina Patra Niaga, has supported the energy needs for the implementation of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia World Powerboat Championship Formula 1 (F1H2O) held at one of Indonesia's popular destinations, Lake Toba, on March 2-3, 2024.
Observers urge investigation into alleged irregularities in vote counting
A legal election from the University of Indonesia, Titi Anggraini, has urged the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) to seriously investigate allegations of the shifting of invalid votes into the vote count of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).
Repair of 10 road sections, a bridge in East Kalimantan completed
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has completed the repair of 10 road sections and 1 bridge in East Kalimantan, utilizing a budget of Rp561 billion (USD 39.2 million). This significant infrastructure achievement aligns with the objectives outlined in the Regional Road Presidential Instruction (IJD) and underscores the government's commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and fostering socio-economic development.
Indonesia mulls tax adjustment for crypto transactions
In a bid to stimulate the growth of domestic crypto market, the Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) is considering a tax evaluation that would require investors to bear only half of the current tax burden.
DPD plenary session agrees to form Special Committee on 2024 Elections
The 9th plenary session of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on Tuesday, February 5, 2024, agreed to set up a special committee to follow up on reports of frauds in the recently concluded 2024 general elections.
Government defends new Ministerial regulation on rooftop solar power plant
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource Arifin Tasrif issued Ministerial Regulation Number 2/2024 on Rooftop Solar Power Plant, a revision to the ministry regulation number 26/2021.
Presiden Xi's belt road initiative and its pivotal role in Indonesia's nickel triumph
Indonesia has emerged as a global powerhouse in the nickel industry, overcoming staunch opposition from the European Union through the World Trade Organization.
NGOs criticize free lunch program by Prabowo-Gibran
A number of non government organizations have critized the free lunch program initiated by presidential and vice presidential candidates pair of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka, citing its negative implications.
MK discards parliamentary threshold by 2029 citing no rational basis
The Constitutional Court (MK) considers that the parliamentary threshold provision of 4 percent is not in line with the principles guaranteed by the Constitution, therefore suggesting that it be discarded by the 2029 election.
Erick Thohir advocates for integrated Petrochemical fertilizer industry
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) underscores the crucial role of the petrochemical industry in boosting productivity and self-sufficiency in domestic fertilizer production.
Pertamina EP to drill 19 oil wells in West Java this year
Pertamina EP Zone 7, as the contractor under the cooperation contract (KKKS) responsible for upstream oil and gas operations in the western part of Java, has unveiled ambitious plans to intensify drilling activities in the region throughout 2024.