Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
Foreign and outside labor role in poverty over society around nickel mines and smelter
Foreign workers make up the majority of workforce in nickel mining and smelter areas in Indonesia, bringing an illusion of welfare for Indonesia from nickel downstream projects.
Golkar, PAN, and PKB declare support for Prabowo Subianto
The Gerindra Party, Golkar Party, National Mandate Party (PAN), and National Awakening Party (PKB) have thrown their support behind Prabowo Subianto as a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
Experts called upon halting the construction of new smelters as nickel reserves dwindle
Mining experts and members of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR RI) have jointly called upon the government to halt the construction and implement a moratorium on new nickel smelters within the country.
Government prepares incentives for exporters in relation to new foreign exchange policy
Following the recent policy on mandatory deposit of foreign exchange originated from export, the government is planning to provide more appealing incentives for exporters who complied with the policy.
Ministry welcomes Freeport to discuss about export duty in relation to the company's export permit extension
Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, the Deputy Minister of BUMN, stated that the concerns expressed by Freeport Indonesia about the latest export duty policy will be discussed directly with the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu).
Faisal Basri criticizes nickel downstream policy, sparks response from the government on tax profits and added-value
Faisal Basri, a senior economist from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), criticized President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo regarding the government's downstream policy, claiming that the policy only profits China.
Revisiting plans to amend the 1945 Constitution
The plan for amending the 1945 Constitution is once again gaining momentum. Over the past three years, proposals to change the 1945 Constitution have consistently been accompanied by issues of election postponements and extensions of the presidential term.
Ministry claims IMF extends apology for demanding removal of mineral export restriction
The Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment has reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued an apology for recommending the removal of export restrictions on mineral commodities in relation to the downstreaming policy in Indonesia.
Asia Society report urges US to rethink American primacy concept in response to China's influence in Southeast Asia
A recent report released by the Asia Society has called on the United States to reconsider its notion of "American primacy" in order to effectively address China's growing influence in the dynamic and multi-faceted Southeast Asian region.
Goods under US$ 100 can still be traded on online marketplaces under several requirements
Teten Masduki, the Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has stated that traders can still sell imported goods under US$100 on online marketplaces. However, he emphasized that there are conditions that need to be met.