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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Freeport seeks copper export relaxation extension until year end
Gold and copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia hopes to get an extension of its copper concentrate export relaxation licence from the Indonesian government until the end of 2024 over operational technicalities.
Prabowo-Gibran still leads the polls after 3rd debate
State leadership candidates pair of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka continues to lead the poll after the third presidential debate on Sunday. A survey by Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO) from January 1-7, 2024 found that 42.3 percent of the respondents will vote for Prabowo-Gibran, while 34.5 percent of them will vote for Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar and another 21.5 percent will vote for Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD.
SKK Migas waits for validation of discovery for new LNG plant
The Upstream Oil tatedand Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) confirms that the decision to build a novel liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the vicinity of Aceh will be contingent upon the fulfilment of the development blueprint (PoD) for Andaman II and South Andaman Blocks.
CMNP secures IDR 600 B, Harbour Toll Road II to complete by 2025
Director General of Highways at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Hedy Rahadian, said on Monday that he was optimistic that the elevated Harbour Toll Road II, connecting East Ancol to Pluit, will be completed by 2025.
Repeated delays: Karian Dam construction takes 9 years
President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated the Karian Dam located in Pasir Tanjung Village, Rangkasbitung Sub-district, Lebak regency, Banten on Monday.
Operational commencement of Cleo mineral water factory in IKN
The mineral water factory belonging to the mineral water emitter affiliated with conglomerate Hermanto Tanoko, namely PT Sariguna Primatirta (CLEO) of Tanobel Group, is officially operational in the New Capital City (IKN) of Nusantara.
Indonesia postpones Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet purchase from Qatar
The Indonesian government has decided to postpone the purchase of used Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar, citing fiscal limitations. The issue was later on brought to public by Presidential Candidate Number 3, Ganjar Pranowo, during the third presidential debate session on Sunday.
Indonesia offers import duty, luxury goods tax exemptions for EV
Starting from the 15th of January, 2023, the government will waive import duties and luxury goods tax on completely built-up (CBU) electric car imports. Nonetheless, manufacturers must fulfill certain requirements in order to qualify for this incentive.
Ganjar Pranowo top performer at third debate
Presidential candidate number 3 Ganjar Pranowo is considered to be the best master in the third debate session on Sunday compared to the other two rivals, said the Kompas Research & Development poll results.
Two nickel mining company go public early this year
Robust sales of electric vehicle (EV) and its key component − battery − have led to increase demand of solid nickel, which subsequently lure mining business players to increase their production capacity and profiles, including two nickel mining companies − PT. Sumber Mineral Global Abadi and PT. Adhi Kartiko Pratama − which have decided to go public in early 2024.
Presidential hopefuls unveil strategies for handling RI's foreign debt
The three Indonesian presidential hopefuls outlined their strategies for managing the country's foreign debt, shedding light on their distinct approaches and perspectives. The three presidential candidates − Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto and Ganjar Pranowo − presented their insights at the third debate session for the 2024 Presidential Election on Sunday evening.
Acting regional heads more likely to commit election fraud
The potential for fraud in the 2024 elections is anticipated to be much greater than in previous elections. Acting regional heads down to village heads are considered to have the most potentials to commit fraud by exerting their influence to direct voters to certain candidate pairs.