Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Criticism arises over MPR Speaker's statement on Indonesian democracy
A statement by Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Bambang Soesatyo which suggests that democracy in Indonesia does not require opposition has drawn criticism from experts.
Political reconciliation marks a new era of unity in Indonesian politics
In the wake of the quinquennial political festivity, the movement towards reconciliation among competing factions within Indonesia's political coalition has become an integral part of the country's political dynamics.
Inter-agency cooperation sought to prevent graft cases like PT Timah
Cooperation among government's agencies and ministries is needed to prevent corruption cases, such as the alleged corruption at PT Timah which has incurred US$ 13.6 billion in State losses based on calculation of an IPB University expert.
Minister reveals update on IKN basic infrastructure development
Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono has provided an update on the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) project development throughout 2023 to the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Commission V, highlighting the support for basic infrastructure development for the capital city at Rp24.97 trillion (US$1.7 billion).
Basuki's excellent performance could earn him a Cabinet seat again
Minister of Public Works and People's Housing Basuki Hadimuljono has the potential to serve once again in the Cabinet of the next government, says a House of Representatives (DPR) legislator.
ESDM minister defends Vale Indonesia’s contract extension
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif has defended that the granting of permit extension for PT Vale Indonesia’s contract of work and its conversion into special mining business permit (IUPK) until 2035 is meant to give certainty for raw materials availibility for downstream industry.
Government debt reaches Rp8,319.2 trillion by February 2024
The government's debt has reached Rp8,319.2 trillion (US$522.3 billion) by February 29, 2024, an increase from the end of January, which amounted to Rp8,253.09 trillion. This government debt is equivalent to approximately 39.06 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), continuing the all-time high trend.
Analyst calls for Kaesang’s inquiry over alleged corruption in PT Timah
Muslim Arbi, a political and legal analyst, has asked the Attorney General's Office (AGO) to promptly examine President Joko Widodo's youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, for allegedly receiving illicit funds related to corruption at State-owned tin mining giant PT Timah.
AGO: PT Timah corruption costs state US$13.6 billion in losses
The Attorney General's Office is developing the investigation into the alleged corruption at PT Timah, with an alleged state loss of Rp 271 trillion (US$ 13.6 billion).
KPK summons former Taspen CEO for questioning in alleged corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has called in Iqbal Latanro, CEO of State-owned insurer PT Taspen from 2013 to 2020, as a witness in the investigation of a suspected corruption case involving fictitious investments at the state-owned company.
Bahlil dismisses accusation of fraudulent practices
Minister of Investment Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia has dismissed several accusations made against him of fraudulent practice by setting tarrifs or fees for mining companies seeking reactivation of their rescinded mining business permits.
ESDM to reauction 8 blocks of mineral, coal mines
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), through the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal, is embarking on an initiative to reauction eight areas of mineral and coal mining business licenses (WIUP).