politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
WIKA secures Rp15.5 T in new contracts for infrstructure development
PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA) has secured new contracts worth Rp15.5 trillion (US$996 million) by October 2024, with significant contributions from the infrastructure and building segments and key sectors like industry, property, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).
Economist supports favorable investment climate for energy self-sufficiency target
An economic expert has lent his support for President Prabowo Subianto government’s plan to leverage geothermal energy as a key component to achieve energy self-sufficiency in Indonesia, intending to offer incentives to attract investment in the sector.
Zulkifli Hasan targets food self-sufficiency by 2029, plans to utilize Papua's land
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has set a target to achieve national food self-sufficiency by 2029 and utilize idle land in Papua to meet the growing demand for food production.
Govt told to develop technology for energy self-sufficiency achievement
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto needs to secure new and renewable energy (EBT) technology in order to achieve energy self sufficiency and sovereignty, an expert says.
President Prabowo inaugurates ministerial-level officials at State Palace
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a number of ministerial-level officials for the 2024-2039 term in a ceremony held at the State Palace in Jakarta, on Monday, 21 October 2024.
Parliament, ministry asked to review ‘Power Wheeling’ scheme in EBT bill
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has requested the parliament and the ministry to review the power wheeling scheme in the new and renewable energy (EBT) bill in regards with Law No. 30/2009 which stipulates that it is state owned power utility (PLN) that has authority to distribute electricity to the consumers in affordable price.
Riding in "Maung Garuda”, Prabowo exhibits commitment to domestic defense industry
President Prabowo Subianto exhibited his commitment to promoting domestic products by riding in Maung Garuda, an SUV produced by state-owned military vehicle producer PT Pindad, while leaving the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR)/House of Representatives (DPR) complex upon his inauguration as the country’s 8thpresident on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Danone Indonesia collaborates with APL, RHJ in food waste management
Danone Specialized Nutrition (SN) Indonesia on Friday, October 18, 2024, set up cooperation with PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (APL) and PT Ray Hikmah Jaya (RHJ) in food waste management by reusing powdered milk that is not absorbed by the market.
Analyst lends support on Herindra's appoitment as intelligence chief
An analyst has lent his support for the appointment of Lieutenant General (ret.) Muhammad Herindra as Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), describing the move as an important strategy to strengthen the agenda of the Prabowo Subianto administration.
IBC and CBL strike a deal on battery cell manufacturing
PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBC) is making significant strides in the battery industry by signing an interim agreement and establishing a joint venture for battery cell manufacturing with CBL International Development Pte Ltd.
President Prabowo inaugurates 2024-2029 Cabinet ministers
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated members of the 2024-2029 Red-and-White Cabinet of the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration in a ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta, on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Pertamina and Rosneft set for FID on refinery project next month
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed that Indonesian state energy company PT Pertamina and Russian energy company Rosneft are expected to decide on their Final Investment Decision (FID) next month.