Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Prabowo-Gibran to Establish 10 Innovation Cities, Including Integration with the National Capital (IKN)
Presidential and vice-presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have outlined their vision to construct 10 innovation cities across Indonesia if they emerge victorious in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Indonesia aims to boost exports to non-traditional markets amid global economic slowdown
The government plans to encourage larger exports to non-traditional markets such as India, Pakistan, and Mexico. Indonesia's exports have traditionally been dominated by China, the United States, and European countries.
Ministry of Agriculture under investigation by the the Corruption Eradication Commission involving another case of alleged corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently investigating three cases of alleged corruption in the Ministry of Forestry (Kementan), involving the procurement of cattle, horticulture, and extortion.
IMOC, Real-time and Integrated Digitalization of PGN Services
PT PGN Tbk, a Subholding Gas under Pertamina, is committed to enhancing its responsiveness to customer complaints by implementing various initiatives. One such effort involves the development of tools to monitor business processes and bolster real-time, integrated customer service, exemplified by the Integrated Monitoring Center (IMOC).
Indonesia and the IPG, formally launched the JETP Investment Plan totaling IDR 333 trillion
The official establishment of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) within the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, as the Indonesian government collaborated with the International Partners Group (IPG).
Transformation for Justice Indonesia (TuK) criticize Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification for greenwashing potential
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification process, which is intended to improve governance of palm oil plantations, was criticized by the Indonesian non-profit organization Transformation for Justice (TuK), which considered it to have the potential to be a form of greenwashing.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral rejects proposal for a new renewable energy
Arifin Tasrif, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has rejected the formation of a new renewable energy management agency proposed in the Draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (EBT). The proposal was put forth by the House of Representatives Commission VII on November 7-8, 2023.
Indonesia urges swift implementation of cross-border carbon tax in anticipation of EU's CBAM policy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) emphasizes the need for the swift implementation of cross-border carbon taxes following the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) policy, set to take effect in 2026.
Ministry Communication and Informatics prepares AI ethics guidelines guaranteeing security and rights
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemen Kominfo) aims to finalize ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by December this year. The guidelines will provide recommendations and responsibilities for AI implementation in six key areas.
Nuclear power development accelerates as government removes nuclear as the last resort
The Indonesian government intensifies efforts to develop nuclear power plants (PLTN) by incorporating it into the National Energy Policy (KEN) discussions. The revision of Government Regulation No. 79/2014 aims to promote both renewable energy and nuclear power.
West Java Provincial Government and Bapeten agrees to cooperate in utilizing nuclear technology within the healthcare sector
The West Java Provincial Government and the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) are collaborating on the use of nuclear technology in the health sector.
Foreign investors are set to commence the groundbreaking ceremony at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park in early 2024
The Capital City Authority (OIKN) revealed that the first foreign investors in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) are expected to commence the project's construction or groundbreaking in early 2024.