Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Investment ministry ready to build new housing for Rempang residents
Amid the hustle and bustle of the 2024 general elections, the Indonesian government renews its commitment to fulfil the rights of residents affected by the Rempang Eco-City development project, following a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of new houses for the affected residents at the Batam Authority (BP Batam) on January 10, 2024.
PLN constructs 191 SUTT towers, 30 MVA substations in West Kalimantan
State electricity company PT PLN has constructed 191 high-voltage overhead transmission line (SUTT) towers of 150 kV Sandai - Incomer (Ketapang-Sukadana) with a length of 129,762 kilometers of circuit (kms) and provided electricity to the 30 Megavolt Ampere (MVA) Substation in Muara Jekak Village, Ketapang, West Kalimantan.
Empowering communities, expanding horizons: Indofon's journey to global arena
With a steadfast commitment to innovation and expansion, PT Indonesia Plafon Semesta, a leading PVC Ceiling manufacturer, continues to chart new territories in its entrepreneurial journey.
Indonesia prepares anti-monopoly regulations for digital ecosystem
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics is working on anti-monopoly regulations for digital ecosystems, including prepares measures for large startups. The ministry is studying the European Union's Digital Market Act (DMA) and Digital Service Act (DSA) as part of this initiative.
Ombudsman finishes probe on Rempang City project, points up maladministration
The Indonesian Ombudsman has concluded its investigation into the disturbances surrounding the development of the National Strategic Project, Rempang Eco City, in Riau Islands province.
Rubber producers threatened with export difficulties to Europe
Business players have anticipated heavier pressure on the national rubber industry in 2024 along with the planned implementation of the European Union's Anti-Deforestation Law (EUDR), which will be effective from January 1, 2025. Under this regulation, operators that export commodities and their derivative products to EU members are required to prepare geolocation data of raw material sources.
Citizens caught in between colliding interests of businesses, elites
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia have come in the defense of government’s nickel downstreaming and electric vehicles development policies.
Pertamina & partners win bid to manage oil & gas block in Malaysia
PT Pertamina Malaysia Exploration Production (PMEP) and its partners have won the bidding for the SK510 exploration block through the Malaysia Bid Round (MBR) 2023, a series of bidding activities held annually by Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) PETRONAS, the agency responsible for oil and gas resources in Malaysia.
Recurring gas leakage Incidents at Pindo Deli, 123 residents affected
The caustic gas leakage incident at the production facility of PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper, a subsidiary of Asia Pulp & Paper or Sinar Mas Group, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, was not the first occurrence as it echoed a similar incident in 2023.
Increased expenditure for land acquisition in PSN reaches Rp14.3 T in 2023
The National Asset Management Agency (LMAN) reported a disbursement of Rp18.2 trillion for land acquisition in national strategic projects (PSN) throughout 2023.
Bahlil concerned with entertainment tax hike impact on foreign investment
Minister of Investment Bahlil Lahadalia has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of increased taxes on certain entertainment businesses on foreign investment in Indonesia.
Election 2024: Oligarchy's grip strengthens, citizens' sufferings increase
Business tycoon Garibaldi Thohir or Boy Thohir has claimed that a significant number of Indonesian giant business group owners are ready to help the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka pair win the 2024 presidential election. These business entities include Djarum Group (Michael Bambang Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono), Sampoerna Group (Putera Sampoerna/heir of the Sampoerna family), Arini Saraswaty Subianto (daughter of the late Indonesian tycoon Benny Subianto) and Boy Thohir himself, owner of Adaro Group.