Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Bahlil accused of fraudulent practices
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has accused Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia of fraudulent practices by setting tariffs or fees for mining companies seeking reinstatement of their rescinded licenses.
Government to issue permit extension for Freeport before end of term
The decision to award the extension of PT Freeport Indonesia special mining business permit after 2041 will not be delegated to next Indonesian government, a Cabinet minister says.
Authority defends President Jokowi’s statement on sale of IKN’s land
The Capital City of Nusantara Authority (OIKN) has responded to President Joko Widodo's directive allowing land in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN) to be sold to investors.
PLN EPI Ensures Coal Stock for Power Plants Secure During Ramadan
PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has assured that coal supply for power generation are generally in a secure condition.
Pertamina Hulu Energi seeks cost recovery scheme for 4 oil and gas blocks
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), a subsidiary of State energy company PT Pertamina, has submitted a request for a contract scheme change from the gross split to cost recovery in four oil and gas blocks managed by the company earlier this year.
Ministry targets completion of Personal Data Protection regulation by July 2024
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics has submitted a Government Regulation Plan (RPP) for the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP) which is targeted for completion in July 2024.
Government halts corn imports to support domestic production, stabilize prices
In an effort to ensure adequate absorption, price stability and optimum corn production, the government has decided to stop corn imports in April 2024.
Minister Arifin inaugurates top officials at ESDM
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif inaugurated top officials within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in a ceremony held at the ministry’s Secretariat General in Jakarta on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Jokowi inaugurates 33 refurbished provincial roads in East Java
President Joko “Widodo” Widodo has inaugurated the refurbished provincial roads in East Java Province. The refurbishment project of the roads cost Rp925 billion (US$62.6 million).
Government calculates tax for Vale Indonesia before permit extension
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, said the government is calculating tax for PT Vale Indonesia before granting contract extension for the company in the form of special mining business permit (IUPK) after its share divestment.
House’s Commission VII to summon Bahlil over alleged abuse of authority
Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is set to summon Bahlil Lahadalia, the Head of the Task Force for Land Use and Investment Arrangement, in mid-March over allegations of misuse of authority related to the revocation and reactivation of Mining Business Licenses (IUP).
Ministry of industry to adjust TKDN calculation method
The Ministry of Industry is gearing up to implement adjustments in the calculation method for the Domestic Component Level (TKDN).