Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
PLN faces difficulty to improve the capacity of solar power generator
The oversupply of electricity makes it difficult for PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), to increase the capacity of installed solar panels.
Urgent call for revising solar rooftop regulations in Indonesia to boost solar energy capacity
As the investment and installed capacity of solar panels have stagnated over the last decade, some businesses urge the Indonesian government to expedite the finalization of revisions to Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) No. 26/2021 on Solar Rooftop Power Plants (PLTS).
Batam contributes to foreign direct investment in Riau Islands
Batam has emerged as the primary contributor of foreign investment in the Riau Islands Province.
Anwar Usman and 8 other judges stated to have violated ethical standards in the examination of the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates case
The Constitutional Court's Honorary Council deems nine Constitutional Court judges in violation of ethical standards for their handling of a case regarding the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Government plans to relax manufacturing export regulation to boost exports amidst economic slowdown
Indonesia plans to relax export regulations for manufactured products to counteract declining exports, a significant factor in the nation's recent economic slowdown.
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics promotes 3P approach and highlights main concerns in using AI
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) is encouraging a 3P approach, which stands for policy, platform, and people, to address the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
Indonesia accelerates foreign carbon trading regulations ahead of COP28
The Indonesian government is expediting the establishment of legal frameworks for foreign carbon trading policies. Erick Thohir, Interim Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, aims to finalize these regulations before the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in the United Arab Emirates on November 30, 2023.
Indonesia to reveal energy transition plan in November, prior to the COP 28 summit
Indonesia is set to reveal its US$20 billion energy transition investment plan in the coming month, ahead of the UN COP28 climate summit.
Domestic bankruptcy laws raises concern as cases surge
Indonesia's bankruptcy cases, both for listed and non-listed companies, have become a growing concern in the country. According to the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) report from 2020, Indonesia ranks 38th in the world in resolving insolvency issues, lagging behind regional peers such as Thailand (24th) and Singapore (27th).
J&T Express unveils its approach in navigating through Indonesian investment regulations raising legal concerns
J&T Express boldly discloses its innovative approach to circumventing foreign investment regulations in Indonesia, raising legal questions and concerns among local legal experts.
Expert says Indonesia's road to 2045 development challenged by stagnant economy urged to prioritize dealing with poverty
Institute for Research on Economics and Society (LPEM) from the University of Indonesia (UI), has raised concerns about Indonesia's potential failure to become a developed nation by 2045.
Tesla's move to Malaysia shook Indonesia's goal to create comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain ecosystem
Tesla's choice to establish its electric vehicle (EV) car manufacturing operations in Malaysia dealt a significant blow to Indonesia's aspirations of attracting investments to create a comprehensive EV supply chain ecosystem.