Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Pertamina Geothermal Energy meet with Turkish power company Energy Holding and SDS Enerji, discusses expansion plan
The CEO of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) Tbk, Julfi Hadi, along with a team led by the Indonesian Ambassador to Turkey, Achmad Rizal Purnama, monitored a collaboration for the development of geothermal energy in Turkey.
Microsoft report on digital defense highlights China's suspected cyber espionage against various Asia-Pacific countries, including Indonesia
A recent Microsoft report on digital defense, titled "Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023," has uncovered that not only the United States, but China is suspected of engaging in cyber espionage operations against various countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Prabowo announces Jokowi's son Gibran as vice presidential candidate, survey institution warns of dropping electability
Recent announcement made by presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto to appoint the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as his vice presidential candidate sparked negative sentiment from the public.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources plans to develop nuclear power plant amid regulatory adjustment
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in Indonesia plans to build a nuclear power plant (NPP) as part of its efforts to achieve the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner. However, the construction of the NPP will require specific regulations, beyond the existing Nuclear Energy Law in Indonesia.
Government confirms continuation of Xinyi Group's investment in Rempang, Batam amidst concerns
Bahlil Lahadalia, the Indonesian Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has confirmed that the government will proceed with Xinyi Group's investment plans in Rempang, Batam, Kepulauan Riau.However, the government will prioritize the welfare and rights of the residents of Rempang in this investment process.
Probing the head of the KPK for alleged extortion
The Metropolitan Jakarta Regional Police have scheduled an examination of the Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, on Friday, October 20, 2023.
PLN signs financial support MoU with China Development Bank to accelerate energy transition
Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT PLN (Persero) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Development Bank (CDB) to expedite the energy transition. Under this agreement, CDB reaffirms its commitment to provide financial support for PLN's energy transition initiatives in Indonesia.
Constitutional Court amends requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidate
The Constitutional Court of Indonesia has partially granted a petition to review an article of Law No. 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections (Election Law), which governs the age requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The petition was registered with case number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 by Almas Tsaqibbirru Re A on August 3, 2023.
Domestic consortium silently developing Indonesian made high-speed train called Merah Putih
A group consisting of Indonesian entities and companies, which includes PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero) (INKA), BRIN, UGM, ITS, ITB, and LPDP are developing an Indonesian-made high-speed train called "Merah Putih" valued at IDR 4 billion.
Indonesia and the UNDP partners to draft blueprint on reducing carbon emissions in the tourism sector
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno announced that Indonesia has initiated a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of the Climate Promise Project to promulgate a blueprint or strategy for reducing carbon emissions in the tourism sector.
Indonesian government plans to implement carbon tax starting on 2024
The Indonesian carbon exchange has been officially launched on September 26, 2023. However, the implementation of the carbon tax will not come into effect until 2024.
Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Informatics race to complete implementing regulation for Data Protection Law
Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Information (Kominfo) is working against the clock to finalize regulations stemming from Law No. 27 of 2022, which pertains to Personal Data Protection. Several implementing regulations, including government, presidential, and ministerial regulations, need to be issued to fully implement the law by October next year.