Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Indonesia's Health Bill passed, prompting controversy over 9 disputed articles
The recent enactment of the Health Draft Bill into a law by the House of Representatives on July 11, 2023, had resulted in numerous rejections from various elements. The new Health Law is believed to contain problematic clauses.
National Cyber and Encryption Agency reveals millions of suspicious activities in Indonesia's internet
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) stated that during the period of January 2023 to July 2023, there has been more than 204 million suspicious internet activities within Indonesia's network.
Economist argues that ban on gas exports may trigger retaliatory actions
The plan of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, to continue the downstreaming policy by halting the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is considered high-risk for the country's exports. This is because Indonesia could be perceived as engaging in trade protectionism, leading to retaliatory actions from its trading partners.
Indonesia immigration reports thousands of Indonesians change citizenship to Singaporean
Director-General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham), Silmy Karim, revealed that approximately 1,000 students switch their citizenship to become Singaporean citizens each year.Silmy mentioned that the majority of these individuals who change their nationality are between the ages of 25 and 35. "Around 1,000 people per year, aged 25 to 35," stated Silmy on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).
Understanding Al Zaytun's boarding school controversy and polemic
The Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School has drawn public attention following statements made by its caretaker, Panji Gumilang, which led to allegations of deviant teachings. This controversy has prompted the Minister of Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud Md, to intervene.
Government appoints state-owned banks and ministries to implement coal collect-channel scheme, bringing hope to coal companies
The government is appointing state-owned banks and ministries to implement and manage the collect-channel scheme in coal management in the country, for export as well as the domestic market obligation (DMO).
US, India, and Czechia aicrafts violated Indonesian airspace linked to Singapore FIR agreement
A number of foreign aircrafts violated Indonesian airspace that are linked to Singapore’s FIR agreement with Indonesia and the weakness of Indonesia air defenses.
Minister of Trade expects US$ 11 billion transaction value from Trade Expo Indonesia event
The Ministry of Trade aims to achieve US$11 billion or around Rp 167 trillion in transaction value at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2023. The hybrid format of this expo is claimed to be able to help with the achievement of the target.
Professors and doctors across institutions collaborates to oppose the controversial Health Bill with a petition of 200 signatures
The House of Representatives had finally enacted the new Health Draft Bill (Health Bill) on July 11, 2023. Agung Sapta Adi, Chairman of the Presidium of United Indonesia Doctors invited various professors from various campuses to try to oppose the passing of the Health Bill.
Minister Luhut responds to intensifying demand to end ban on raw nickel export and EU's lawsuit at the WTO
In response to the continuous demands to lift the ban on raw nickel export, and the EU's lawsuit against Indonesia at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, fired back at the European Union.
Many claims Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) renovation driven by political motives
A number of individuals said that the renovation of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) could not be separated from political maneuvers related to general elections.
BNPT claims terrorism in Indonesia declining but infiltration on ideology is on the rise
Head of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), Rycko Amelza Dahniel, has stated that the number of terror attacks in Indonesia is on a decline.