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Indonesia targets 28 percent increase in renewable energy investment for 2025

Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Eniya Listiani Dewi, said the government has set the target for investment in new, renewable energy (EBT) in Indonesia to increase by 28 percent in 2025.

RI eyes US$49B investment in food downstreaming to boost economy, cut imports

Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, has revealed of Rp802.58 trillion (US$49 billion) investment opportunity in the food downstreaming program for 11 commodities, with initial project focusing on developing seven commodities of around Rp406 trillion investment.

İstimewa

TSE Group builds first biogas plant in South Papua

Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) Group, a company engaged in the palm oil sector, is building the first biogas plant in South Papua as part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions and support the green energy transition. 

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Indonesia pushes CCS development as key to energy security, decarbonization

Indonesia is positioning itself as a leader in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with strong regulatory support and growing industry collaboration, an energy expert says.

Corporate Affairs

Uncovers the dynamics of state-owned enterprises and corporate giants with a vibrant and insightful approach, making the corporate world both fascinating and accessible.

Corporate Secretary

PLN, SOEs ministry provide free homecoming trip for over 11,000 participants

State power utility company PT PLN and the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) has opened the 2025 SOE Free Homecoming program on March 14-18, 2025,with a quota of more than 11,000 travelers to be departed from four cities.

Pertamina launches oil & gas exploration in Natuna to strengthen energy security

Pertamina East Natuna, a subsidiary of Pertamina’s upstream oil and gas division, has commenced exploration in the North Natuna Sea as part of efforts to increase Indonesia’s domestic hydrocarbon reserves. 

Maroef Sjamsoeddin as MIND ID chief

House Commission VI supports Maroef Sjamsoeddin's leadership at MIND ID

The House of Representatives’ (DPR) Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission VI has welcomed the appointment of Maroef Sjamsoeddin as President Director of MIND ID, citing his capacity to address governance challenges within the MIND ID Group.

BCA announces changes in top executive, oversight commission posts

PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) has formally appointed outgoing President Director Jahja Setiaatmadja as the company’s President Commissioner, replacing Djohan Emir Setijoso, while naming Gregory Hendra Lembong to fill in the post left by Jahja. 

Profiles

Unveil the stories of influential figures transforming Indonesia’s industries, economy, and political landscape.

  • Sofyan Djalil - image source: Kementerian ATR

    Sofyan Djalil

    Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.

  • Siti Nurbaya Bakar - image source: Liputan6.com/Angga Yuniar

    Siti Nurbaya Bakar

    Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.

  • Sandiaga Uno - image source: sandiuno.com

    Sandiaga Uno

    Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was born in 1969 in Riau, Indonesia. Uno is the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. During his childhood, he met with Erick Thohir and was in the same elementary school as a schoolmate. Sandiaga Uno was an undergraduate of Wichita State University in the United States, he graduated with a cum laude. He continued his university education in the United States at George Washington University in 1990 after receiving a paid scholarship from William Soerjadjaja and graduated with an MBA in 1992 and a GPA 4.00. 

  • Sakti Wahyu Trenggono - image source: Merdeka/ Arie Basuki

    Sakti Wahyu Trenggono

    Wahyu Sakti Trenggono was born in Semarang in 1962, He is the current Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Trenggono is a person who focuses on business development. He attended a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, after which he continued his Masters in Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology.

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    Ridwan Kamil

    Mohammad Ridwan Kamil called Kang Emil or Ridwan was born in Bandung in 1971. Kamil is the Governor of West Java since 2018. He is the son of a husband and wife Dr. Atje Misbach, S. H. and Dra. Tjutju Sukaesih. Ridwan is the second of five children. Ridwan has a family, he is married to Atalia Praratya Kamil and has children Camillia Laetitia Azzahra and Emmiril Khan Mumtadz.

Investigations

Deep dives into hidden truths, exposing the scandals and secrets that shake the foundations of business and governance.

Benih Lobster image source: Mongabay

Indonesian Coast Guard foils smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters

The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. 

Top officials, business partners named suspects in Pertamina graft scandal

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named seven individuals − four are top officials within PT Pertamina Group and the other three are business partners − as suspects in a corruption case related to mismanagement of crude oil and refinery products at the State energy company, its subholdings and contractors during the 2018-2023 period.

BISNIS/Alifian Asmaaysi

Police raise sea barrier case status in Tangerang to “comprehensive investigation”

The National Police’s Directorate of General Crimes Investigation has raised the status of the 30-kilometer sea barrier case of Tangerang waters in Banten Province from preliminary investigation (penyelidikan) to comprehensive investigation (penyidikan) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Politics

Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.

Maroef Syamsudin

Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense

The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.

TEMPO/Martin Yogi Pardamean

PDI-P clarifies on cadres’ presence at Regional heads retreat

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has clarified that its cadres’ participation at the regional head retreat, which is currently underway at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, is still within the knowledge of party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri. 

Prabowo vows to bow out of 2029 presidential race if his performance falls short

President Prabowo Subianto says that he will not run in the 2029 presidential election if he considers his performance disappointing and that he would feel ashamed if he is unable to carry out the people's mandate.

Maruarar Sirat - image source: BUMN Track

President appoints Maruarar to chair Tapera Committee

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Minister of Housing and Residential Areas Maruarar Sirait as Chair of the Public Housing Savings Committee Program (Tapera).

Capitol Influence and Lobbying

Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.

Sugiono & Duta Besar Thailand image source: Kemenlu

FM Sugiono meets Thai Ambassador, discuss strengthened bilateral relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, Prapan Disyatat, at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing measures to strengthen bilateral Indonesia-Thailand cooperation in light of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both nations this year.

Menlu Sugiono dan Duta Besar Malaysia image source: Kemenlu

Indonesian FM, Malaysian Ambassador push for border negotiation resolution

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Dato’ Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing bilateral key issues of progress in border negotiations, economic cooperation, ASEAN affairs, and the Palestine issue.

House calls for strict action on textile import document manipulation case

Deputy Chairman of Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has brought to light the alleged manipulation of import documents − involving misuse of plastic import permits to import textile illegally − that occurred in a bonded warehouse in the Batujajar area, Bandung Regency. 

House, govt talk about TNI Law revision, emphasizing retirement age and civilian postings

Defense, foreign affairs, and intelligence Commission I at the House of Representatives (DPR) held a hearingwith Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, discussing the Draft Law (RUU) on Amendments to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI).

Geopolitics and Diplomacy

Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.

Prabowo meets To Lam - image source: Biro Pers Media dan Informasi Sekretariat Negara

RI-Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, target US$18 B trade by 2028

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Tô Lâm have agreed to upgrade bilateral Indonesia-Vienam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Dominic Jermey - image source: Katadata

UK-Indonesia strengthen ties with new strategic partnership, green investment

British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, has emphasized the United Kingdom's (UK) commitment in strengthening strategic relations with Indonesia, marking the year 2025 as an important moment for Indonesia and the UK in building a stronger foundation for cooperation.

Donald Trump & Zelensky source image: @detikNews - detikcom

Zelensky vs. Trump: The critical minerals showdown

In the intricate world of global geopolitics and geostrategy, few meetings carry the weight of the recent encounter between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The high-stake meeting held at the White House on Febrary 28, 2025 unveiled the complex interplay of energy strategy, diplomacy, and national security that shapes our contemporary world.

Indonesia’s role in peace creation, denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula

Indonesia’s foreign policy after the first 100 days of the Prabowo Subianto administration has become a widely discussed issue. As a country that upholds bebas aktif (independent and active) foreign policy, Indonesia is expected to play a strategic role in various global issues, including peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's denuclearization efforts.[1] Unlike the previous administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo,  Prabowo’s military background, along with his distinct experience and ambitions, could exert an influence on Indonesia’s approach to security diplomacy and regional stability.  

National Resilience

The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.

Waste Management

1 Indonesia to shut down three landfills due to severe environmental risks

Economics
Industry

2 KLH to announce expert findings on Lido KEK environmental damage next week

Infrastructure
Transportation

3 Indonesia eyes urban cable car network, investors show strong interest

Infrastructure

4 Govt prioritizes NCICD project for Northern Java coastal region’s flooding prevention

Cyber and Espionage

Step into the shadowy world of cyber threats, espionage, and national security in the digital age.

Financial Crimes

A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.

Hidden Truths

Expose the hidden realities and untold stories that reveal the deep-rooted, shadowy forces shaping Indonesia’s narrative.

Society, Environment & Culture

Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.

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    COP30 president calls for acceleration of US$1.3 trillion climate finance flow

    In an open letter addressed to governments, financial institutions, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and private sector, President of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has called on world leaders to accelerate the flow of US$1.3 trillion in climate finance to support global efforts in combating climate change. 

  • Study highlights peatland flood risks in Indonesia

    Flooding has emerged as a severe environmental threat due to the ongoing degradation of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems, with a newly launched study, Sinking Wetlands, by Pantau Gambut, sheds light on the alarming flood risks faced by Peat Hydrological Units (KHG) across three major regions − Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.

  • Indonesian fishing crew still vulnerable to exploitation: ILO Survey

    A new survey by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that Indonesian fishing crew members continue to face serious labor rights violations, including forced labor, lack of written contracts, excessive working hours, and inadequate access to social protection.

Energy and Resources

Escape into the world of indulgence, from serene getaways to the cultural riches that refresh the soul.

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