Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Finance Ministry softens stance on Rooftop Solar regulation revision
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) awaits approval from President Joko Widodo for the revision of Ministerial Regulation No. 26/2021 on the development of rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) at the beginning of this year. The harmonization process of the regulatory revision has been completed after the Ministry of Finance softened its stance on potential subsidy burdens or financial impacts on state-owned electricity company PT PLN due to the relaxation of rooftop solar installations for the general public.
Pertamina International Shipping books revenue of Rp51.56 trillion in 2023
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a subholding of Pertamina engaged in integrated logistics and shipping, reported a revenue of US$3.3 billion, equivalent to Rp51.56 trillion in its unaudited financial performance for 2023. This represents an 18 percent increase compared to the 2022 realization of US$2.8 billion or Rp43.75 trillion. The net profit after tax for 2023 reached US$304 million, marking a 48 percent increase from the previous year's figure of US$205 million.
Government criticized for import plan of 3 million tons of rice
An agricultural expert has criticized a plan by the Indonesian government to import three million tons of rice this year, calling such a decision as reckless."We call the decision to import rice as haphazard, without basis, without data and without calculation," Prof. Dwi Andreas Santosa, a lecturer at the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), told a discussion in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Boy Thohir: Djarum, Sampoerna, and Adaro to help Prabowo win the election
President Director of Adaro Energy Indonesia Garibaldi Thohir said Djarum Group, Sampoerna Strategic Group, and Adaro Group are ready to help Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka to win the 2024 presidential election.
Ganjar-Mahfud affirms commitment to food estate program with adjustments
The National Election Winning Team (TPN) for Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud has revealed that the candidate pair for president and vice president, number 3 on the ballot, will continue the food estate program initiated by the Joko Widodo administration.
Analysis of 2nd VP debate: Fierce verbal attacks and rebuttals
The second debate session of the three vice presidential candidates, or the fourth debate of a total of five debate sessions for the 2024 presidential election turned to be a fierce sequence of event, with each candidate presenting their vision and mission that promote sustainability of the nature as an important foundation in their work programs.
Another smelter fire in Morowali: Chronology
Only less than a month after a previous incident, another smelter fire occurred in the Morowali industrial area, Central Sulawesi, on Friday, January 19, 2024, affecting the smelter furnace owned by PT Sulawesi Mining Investment (SMI).
Mahfud: illegal mining mafia shielded by officials, authorities
Speaking before the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate on Sunday, January 21, 2024, third vice-presidential candidate Mahfud MD unveiled the prevalence of numerous illegal mining mafias being shielded or supported by officials and authorities.
Challenges for renewable energy projects: TKDN regulations
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reveals that a considerable number of new renewable energy projects are encountering setbacks during the negotiation phase of power purchase agreements (PPA).
Govt rediscusses tax incentives amidst increased entertainment tax
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has summoned several Cabinet ministers to discuss the significant increase in specific goods and services tax (PBJT) in the entertainment sector, particularly in businesses such as nightclubs, karaoke lounges and spas.
Candidates walk a different path in their debate preparations
The three candidates for vice presidency will meet again on Sunday, January 21, 2024 for a second round of debate organized by the General Elections Commission (KPU), with each of them taking a different path in their preparations.
BPK finds State losses of IDR 2.7 trillion in Pertamina’s LNG procurement, acquisition
The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has completed the calculation of state losses in the alleged corruption case related to the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the Maurel & Prom acquisition by Pertamina.