Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
President Joko Widodo to issue regulation on relocation of Rempang citizens
Minister of Investment, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that President Joko Widodo will issue a Presidential Regulation regarding the implementation of the Rempang Eco City investment. This policy will govern land ownership for the communities affected by the investment.
High-speed train attendants does not have to speak Mandarin, CEO says
Ahead of the inauguration of the Whoosh High-Speed Train serving the Jakarta-Padalarang route, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) conducted recruitment for various positions, including train attendants. It turns out that there was significant interest from job applicants for this position.
Indonesia's Supreme Court orders Election Commission to revoke articles allowing ex-corrupt convicts to register as legislative candidates
The Indonesian Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission (KPU) to revoke two articles that made it easier for former convicts of corruption cases to run as legislative candidates.
Minister of Trade sets regulation to require foreign sellers in local online market to meet national standards
Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Trade has announced plans to mandate that foreign sellers in local online markets adhere to national standards. This requirement is part of the recently issued Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 31 of 2023.
Rempang Island: the story so far
The recent turmoil on Rempang Island has its roots in an investment project that has been ongoing since 2001. PT Makmur Elok Graha, a subsidiary of the Artha Graha group owned by Tomy Winata, has held the concession for developing a 16,583-hectare business, industrial, residential, and tourism center on the island since 2001.
Dito Ariotedjo accused of being receiving funds channeled a businessman in BTS 4G corruption case
Irwan Hermawan, a commissioner of PT Solitech Media Sinergy, has admitted to channeling funds amounting to IDR 27 billion to an individual named Dito Ariotedjo for the purpose of securing a corruption case related to the provision of 4G base transceiver station (BTS) towers for the Telecommunication and Information Accessibility Agency (Bakti) of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemenkominfo).
Controversy over Jokowi's claim on possession of political intelligence data
President Joko Widodo recently claimed that he had possessed intelligence data related to political parties, which purportedly contains information about their internal affairs and strategies for the 2024 General Election.
Corruption Eradication Commission named former Pertamina CEO Karen Agustiawan as suspect in corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named the former CEO of PT Pertamina (Persero), Karen Agustiawan, as a suspect in a corruption case related to the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Indonesian Government bans TikTok from selling products and facilitating payments
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has officially prohibited social commerce platforms, such as TikTok Shop, from acting as producers and facilitating payment transactions on their platforms.
Ilegal textile imports in Indonesia estimated at US$ 2.94 billion prompting government action
Redma Wirawasta, Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Fiber and Filament Yarn Producers, estimates that the value of illegal textile imports in 2022 reached US$ 2.94 billion (IDR 43 trillion). Redma made this discovery by comparing trade records of Indonesian-Chinese textiles at the International Trade Center (ITC).
Controversy surrounds extended land use rights in IKN
The Indonesian Capital City Authority (IKN) has come under scrutiny regarding land usage rights, commonly known as Hak Guna Usaha (HGU), in the proposed new capital of Indonesia.
President Joko Widodo's youngest son Kaesang appointed as chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party
The youngest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Kaesang Pangarep, has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). This decision was made during the PSI National Gathering.