Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
MIND ID, Vale and Indonesian government to sign deals today
The Indonesian government, State-owned mining holding company MIND ID and a subsidiary of Brazilian mining company Vale, PT Vale Indonesia, are scheduled to sign a deal on divestment share's price and extension of mining business permit today, February 26, 2024.
Export destination diversification sought amidst Japanese economic recession
Experts have suggested that the government diversify its export destination for non-oil and gas commodities in the wake of economic recession that currently hit Japan, Indonesia’s main non-oil and gas export destination.
Former minister shares a hint to counter fluctuating palm oil prices
Former Minister of Industry Saleh Husin has given a clue for the government in dealing with the fluctuating prices of palm oil, suggesting a number of downstream policies and incentives as strategies.
Government bans export-import of power from rooftop solar power plants
In order to improve the use of solar energy for electricity generated from rooftop solar power plant, the government has issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource Regulation No. 2/2024 on Rooftop Solar Power Plants in connection with the Electricity Network of Electricty Supply Business Permit Holders for the Public Interest .This regulation is a revision to the Minister Regulation No. 26/2021.
Govt asked to act over gas leak incident in Mandailing Natal
The Mining Advocy Network (Jatam) has asked the government to take legal action against a geothermal company following a suspected gas leak incident that has poisoned hundreds of residents in North Sumatra on Thursday.
PLN collaborates with five partners to develop EV ecosystem
State electricity company PT PLN signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement with five partners for the development and provision of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) and Home Charging Services (HCS), which is aimed at strengthening electric vehicle ecosystem in the country.
Revised regulation on rooftop solar power plants issued, quota system imposed
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Arifin Tasrif, has issued a revised regulation regarding the utilization of rooftop solar power plants.
Professor proposes overhaul of constitutional court justice selection
Iwan Satriawan, a Constitutional Law Professor at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta, has raised concerns about the Constitutional Court's effectiveness in performing its check and balance duties, stating that the current system has been compromised.
Chalid Said Salim named CEO of Pertamina Hulu Energi
State-owned energy company Pertamina has undertaken a restructuring within its subsidiaries and sub-holdings, appointing Chalid Said Salim as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE).
ESDM to open household gas network development to foreign investors
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) plans to open international tenders to accelerate the development of household gas networks (jargas), which have long been stagnant.
Bawaslu identifies issues in 2024 elections, recommends remedial actions
Indonesia's Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has brought to light several concerns regarding the organization and vote counting of the 2024 elections, recommending specific measures be taken in 1,496 polling stations (TPS), an equivalent to 0.18 percent of the total 820,161 TPS across the country’s 38 provinces.
Prabowo-Gibran to create new ministry to manage free food program
An expert at the National Campaign Team for Presidential and vice presidential candidates pair of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka reveals that the pair has devised a plan to establish a new coordinating ministry to manage free lunch and milk program if they are officially declared winner of the 2024 presidential election.