Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Hutama Karya uncovers PMN absorption, progress of projects
PT Hutama Karya (HK) reveals that they have absorbed 76 percent of the total State Capital Injection (PMN) amounting to Rp112.5 trillion (US$6.9 billion) injected from 2015 until 2023.
Geologists: Madura Strait still holds potential oil reserves
The Indonesian Association of Geologists (IAGI) has identified the Madura Strait oil field, also known as the Madura Straits PSC, as still prospective for further exploration.
Prabowo will be grateful, but independent of Jokowi: Researcher
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has confirmed the victory of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka in the 2024 presidential election two days after the Constitutional Court rejected the election dispute lawsuits filed by the other two pairs of presidential-vice presidential candidates. Speculations are rife whether outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who is also the father of Gibran, will exert influence on the running of the new government.
Water quality monitoring, key topic at 10th World Water Forum
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) ensures that water quality monitoring in the country has extensive coverage with 15,065 monitoring points spread out. The monitoring system becomes one of the discussion topics at the 10th World Water Forum held on May 18-25, 2024, in Bali.
President Jokowi reviews progress of Bolango Ulu Dam project
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), Basuki Hadimuljono, reviewed the progress of the national strategic project (PSN) Bolango Ulu Dam in Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo on Monday, April 22, 2024.
President-elect Prabowo to establish state revenue authority in 2025
President-elect Prabowo Subianto intends to establish the State Revenue Authority in 2025, as outlined in the initial draft of the 2025 Government Work Plan (RKP) prepared by the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas).
Jokowi inaugurates repair of regional roads in Gorontalo
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated on Monday, April 22, 2024, the repair works of regional roads in Gorontalo Province, with a total cost of up to Rp161 billion (US$11.23 million).
Government dismisses layoffs in Bangka-Belitung tin smelters
The government has dismissed reports of widespread layoffs in several tin smelter companies in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province (Babel) as a consequence of the recent downturn in the tin industry.
BPMA awaits proposal for Pertamina EP's oil asset return to Aceh
The Aceh Oil and Gas Management Agency (BPMA) is awaiting the proposal from Pertamina EP regarding the return of certain oil block assets to the Aceh Provincial Administration.
CERI questions government’s oil import policy
The Center of Energy and Resources Indonesia (CERI) has questioned the government’s policy of importing a large amount of oil, far exceeding domestic production, calling the condition as worrying for national energy security.
“People are desperate after election”: Study by UGM Student body
The Student Executive Board of the Gadjah Mada University (BEM-KM UGM), through its Strategic Issue Analysis Department, has released a study probing the impact of the 2024 general elections. The study, entitled "Melarat pasca pesta rakyat" or Turning destitute after end of the People's Party, was held to find out the impact of the 2024 elections on Indonesian people's lives.
President Jokowi vows smooth transition to Prabowo-Gibran administration
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed readiness to facilitate the transition process from the current Cabinet of Indonesia Maju to the upcoming administration led by Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.