Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Death of a member of the Special Counter-Terrorism Detachment 88 leaves many loopholes
The recent death of Brigadier Ignatius Dwi Frisco Sirage, a member of the National Police Special Detachment 88, has raised numerous suspicions.
Political dynasty practice remains rampant in Indonesian politics, as study discovers
A study conducted by Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has revealed that approximately 150 individuals on the Provisional Legislative Candidate List (Daftar Caleg Sementara - DCS) for the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) have family relationships.
A member of the Presidential Secret Service arrested for abduction and murder of civilian
Imam Masykur, a 25-year-old individual, tragically lost his life following an assault allegedly perpetrated by a member of the Presidential Secret Service (Pasukan Pengamanan Presiden - Paspampres) identified as Praka RM.
Election supervisor member identified to have links to political party
Mohammad Firman Ahili, the Coordinator of the People's Election Monitoring Network (Jaringan Pemantau Pemilu Rakyat - JPPR) in Gorontalo, has uncovered a potential affiliation between an individual identified as 'EK' a member of the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) in Gorontalo City and a political party.
Former deputy head of Indonesia National Police appointed as deputy main commissioner of PT Pindad
Commissioner General Agus Andrianto, Deputy Head of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) was appointed Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir to become Deputy Main Commissioner of PT Pindad (Persero).
Uncovering fund source of recently arrested ISIS supporter
The recent arrest of a terrorism suspect in the Bekasi shocked many people. Dananjaya Erbening, the suspect, who works as a railway officer at PT Kereta Api Indonesia, has been revealed to have links to terrorism, particularly as a supporter of ISIS. Police even explained that Dananjaya was planning to carry out a terrorist attack.
12 former corruption convicts take part in upcoming election as legislative candidates
Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has raised concerns about the inclusion of former corruption convicts in the provisional list of legislative candidates for the 2024 elections.
Indonesian Government considers relaxing TKDN to facilitate solar power development
The Indonesian government is currently considering the relaxation of domestic content requirements (TKDN) within the 2021-2030 General Plan for Electricity Supply (RUPTL) to streamline the development of solar power plants (PLTS).
OJK issues regulation on carbon trading, government expects trading value to reach US$ 15 billion annually
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a regulation regarding carbon trading via carbon exchanges. This regulation, referred to as OJK Regulation (POJK) No. 14/2023, provides instructions and guidance for market organizers engaged in carbon trading through carbon exchanges.
Ministry of Industry stresses no need incentives in manufacturing sector for emission reduction
Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the Minister of Industry, has emphasized that there is no need for incentives to induce emission reduction among manufacturing industry players. He believes that such reduction efforts will occur voluntarily due to the growing trend of green products in the global market.
Energy transition funding delayed to end of 2023 while energy organization object towards the funding
The Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) for the funding of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), which was initially scheduled for release on Wednesday, August 16th, has been postponed until late 2023.
PDIP criticizes Jokowi's mega food estate project, highlights environmental concerns and mismanagement
The mega food estate project is back in the spotlight when the PDI-P Party calls President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's food estate program a failure, and has become an environmental crime.