TNI AU affirms commitment to strengthening weapon system, food security
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) commemorated its 79th Anniversary in a simple manner at its headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Masela Block the first LNG Project in Indonesia to use CCS technology
The Abadi LNG Project in the Masela Block, Maluku, is certain to be the first liquefied natural gas project in Indonesia to integrate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology from the start of its development.
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U.S. tariff policy deemed counterproductive, pressures rupiah, threatens exports
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Trump's tariff policy creates an export boost opportunity for Indonesian TPT sector
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Indonesia moves to revoke key trade policies in response to U.S. tarrifs hike
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the revocation and adjustment of a number of trade and industrial policies implemented during the administration of the 7th President Joko Widodo.
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SKK Migas pushes for early final investment decision on Masela block
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has requested that the final investment decision (FID) for the Masela Block project be completed in 2026 or ahead of the initial target of 2027.
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RI-UAE strengthen ties in infrastructure, security and global peace cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, discussing cooperation in infrastructure development and global security and peace.
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Indonesia’s push for DME faces economic hurdles: Expert
An analyst has questioned the feasibility of President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction to the National Energy Resilience and Downstream Task Force to revive coal gasification of dimethyl ether (DME) projects in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which is aimed at reducing Indonesia’s reliance on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports is questionable.
RI's manufacturing sector remains attractive despite layoffs, export challenges
The Ministry of Industry is optimistic that the country’s manufacturing sector will still attract investment early this year amidst reports of layoffs in the non-oil and gas processing industry.
Indonesia's renewable energy industry holds up to US$551 billion in potential
Indonesia has potential in three sectors of manufacturing development in new renewable energy such as solar power plants (PLTS), wind power plants (PLTB) and battery storage systems with economic potential reaching US$551 billion (Rp9,146 trillion), says an energy expert.
Fore Coffee announces IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
PT Fore Kopi Indonesia (Fore Coffee), a premium Indonesian coffee chain, has announced its plan to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), aimed at supporting the company's expansion plans and solidify its position in the premium coffee market.
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Masela Block the first LNG Project in Indonesia to use CCS technology
The Abadi LNG Project in the Masela Block, Maluku, is certain to be the first liquefied natural gas project in Indonesia to integrate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology from the start of its development.
IFG Provides Protection for Free Homecoming Participants 2025
The state insurance holding company Indonesia Financial Group (IFG) provides insurance protection for 23,093 homecoming participants ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2025, in the “Mudik Gratis Bersama BUMN” [Free Homecoming Trip with SOEs] program.
Widjaja Family completes acquisition of Sinarmas Land, to delist from SGX
Lyon Investments, an entity controlled by Indonesian billionaire Widjaja Family, has submitted an unconditional voluntary cash offer to acquire all of Sinarmas Land's shares that it does not already own.
Semen Baturaja books positive performance in 2024
Cement producer PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (SIG), managed to record positive performance in 2024 − securing Rp2.09 trillion (US$127.4 billion) in revenue, a 2.5-percent increase from the previous year (yoy) − despite pressure on domestic cement market amidst market corrections and oversupply.
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Balancing strategies for Indonesia's beef and milk self-sufficiency
Profiles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Armed separatist group claims execution of 11 Indonesian gold miners in Papua
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 illegal gold miners in Yahukimo, Papua, while alleging the casualties as soldiers disguising themselves as gold miners in a mission to infiltrate their operational areas.
More Indonesians evacuated from Myawaddy, after 400 others in 1st attempt
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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.
Politics
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President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
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.
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.
Capitol Influence and Lobbying
Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.
Indonesia, ASEAN strategize to tackle U.S. tariff hike, boost agricultural imports
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has hinted at Indonesia's strategic approach to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing measures to enhance agricultural imports from the U.S. to balance the trade deficit and strengthen bilateral relations.
Indonesia eyes for negotiation, strategic adjustments against U.S. import tariff hike
Indonesia is preparing an official response to the United States' recent tariff hikes, with a focus on negotiations and strategic policy adjustments, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Indonesia explores dairy industry cooperation with Estonia
Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed Indonesia’s interest in exploring potential cooperation opportunities in the dairy industry with Estonia.
FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Geopolitics and Diplomacy
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Indonesia seeks diplomatic solutions to U.S. tariffs, prioritizes negotiation and adjustment
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, met with U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala S. Lakhdhir on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 discussing Indonesia's steps in responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's new import tariff policy.
RI-UAE strengthen ties in infrastructure, security and global peace cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, discussing cooperation in infrastructure development and global security and peace.
U.S. tariff policy deemed counterproductive, pressures rupiah, threatens exports
The increase in import tariffs by United States President Donald J. Trump against a number of trading partner countries is considered to have put great pressure on Indonesia's economic stability, having a direct impact on the rupiah exchange rate and national export performance, says a researcher.
Prabowo to go on a Middle East diplomacy tour to support Gaza evacuation plan
President Prabowo Subianto has planned to go on a diplomacy tour to five Middle Eastern countries − the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan − in search of support for Indonesia's plan to evacuate 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza to Indonesia.
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.
CEOs and Leaders
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Voices and Media
Immersive storytelling and conversations that bring the most critical topics to life through multimedia experiences.
Cyber and Espionage
Step into the shadowy world of cyber threats, espionage, and national security in the digital age.
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Indonesia-China strengthen digital ties, eye AI innovation hub in ASEAN
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
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Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
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Indonesian banks on alert as hacker bjorka reappears with fresh ransomware attacks
Hacker Bjorka, who shook Indonesia in 2022 and 2023 when the nation had yet to completely free from the Covid 19 pandemic, now returns with an X account revealing that several private and state-owned banks in Indonesia, such as BCA, BNI, BSI, Bank Mandiri and the Central Bank (BI) will be the next targets of ransomware hacker groups.
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Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Komdigi-BPPIK team up to eradicate online gambling, focus on IT governance and HR
Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) met with Head of the Special Investigation and Development Control Agency (BPPIK) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, discussing the eradication of online gambling, with focus on improving information technology (IT), IT governance, and improving human resources (HR).
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Indonesia strengthens digital ecosystem with the launch of IIX-JK2 internet exchange
The Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) and Bersama Digital Data Center (BDDC) officially launched the Second Indonesia Internet Exchange Jakarta (IIX-JK2) at the newest data center facility, JST1 (Jakarta-South-East-1) in East Jakarta.
Financial Crimes
A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.
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Government to put illegal oil & gas operations under Pertamina supervision
The Indonesian government has decided to put illegal oil and gas operations under the supervision of State energy company PT Pertamina.
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Bahlil declares war on LPG mafia, praises police for raiding illegal LPG refilling activities
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has commended the swift action taken by the Specific Crimes Directorate at the National Police Headquarters in apprehending perpetrators involved in the illegal refilling of thousands of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in Gianyar, Bali.
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Graft allegations in National Data Center linked to 2024 ransomware attack
The Central Jakarta Prosecutors’ Office is investigating a case of alleged corruption in the procurement of goods/services and the management of the Provisional National Data Center (PDNS) at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi).
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KPK records 689 gratification reports of Rp3.17 billion in early 2025
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received 689 reports on 774 objects of gratification, with a total reported value of Rp3,176,643,372 (US$194,000) in the January-February 2025 period.
Society, Environment & Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
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NTT Governor to review geothermal projects in Flores amid mounting concerns
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
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ICCS Youth set up to raise awareness on CCS technogy among young generation
Indonesia officially has had a communication and information center meant as an arena to generate public awareness and acceptance on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and develop the capacity of young generation to be engaged in the CCS industry.
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Olympic athletes ask IOC to pioritize climate crisis mitigation
A total of 451 Olympic athletes from 91 countries, including Indonesia, have called on International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry to prioritize climate crisis response against the increasing impact of climate change, in particular reference to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics.
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Pertamina NRE to build bioethanol plant, optimize domestic resources
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a subsidiary of State energy company PT Pertamina, has proven its seriousness in developing the bioethanol business, formally establishing cooperation with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) and the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial administration on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
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Renewable energy success in Bondan village amidst limitation
PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) has utilized the Hybrid Energy One Pole (HEOP) technology that offers renewable energy through solar panel and wind power since 2017. The technology helps pave the way to more renewable energy implementation at Bondan village, Ujung Alang district, Cilacap regency, Central Java.
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Ganjar Pranowo top performer at third debate
Presidential candidate number 3 Ganjar Pranowo is considered to be the best master in the third debate session on Sunday compared to the other two rivals, said the Kompas Research & Development poll results.
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Finland-Indonesia explore digital collaboration on data centers, technology transfer
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia, Pekka Kaihilahti, has expressed his country's interest to build a data center in Indonesia during a meeting with Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) Meutya Hafid on Friday, November 29, 2024.
