Society, Environment & Culture
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Listyo says “no problem” to Sukatani Band's apology
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo says he holds no grudges against Sukatani Band’s criticism on the police institution after the Purbalingga-based punk band apologized for the lyrics of their song "Bayar Bayar Bayar"(Pay Pay Pay) which offended the police.
Jatam slams nickel mining policies, citing social and environmental costs
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has criticized the government’s promotion of nickel mining and downstream processing policies for ignoring the staggering costs of environmental degradation and social disruption endured by local communities.
ExxonMobil supports Indonesia’s CCS development program, target
U.S. oil and gas company has expressed its support for Indonesia’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development program and target, actively working with the Indonesian government and state-owned oil company PT Pertamina to establish CCS infrastructure in key industrial zones that will help position Indonesia as a regional hub for carbon storage.
Coal power expansion risks undermining climate goals, up electricity costs
A recent analysis by Global energy think tank EMBER highlights that Indonesia’s National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) could significantly increase coal-fired power generation, jeopardizing its low-emission targets and Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) commitments while also driving up electricity costs.
“Komdigi” to impose new regulations for children's social media access
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has planned to regulate restrictions on children browsing social media, inviting social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (Twitter) to contribute in setting the terms.
Majority Indonesians satisfied with Prabowo-Gibran's 100 day performance: Survey
A poll by KedaiKopi reveals that as many as 72.5 percent of the people surveyed were satisfied with the performance of the 100 days of the government of President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, with the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) as the main factor.
Indonesia “faces diplomatic challenges” in enforcing death penalty for foreign drug convicts
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin says that the country has difficulty in implementing death penalty on foreign drug convicts due to obstacles in diplomatic relations.
OJK pushes for greater public literacy on crypto assets
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is encouraging increased public literacy on crypto assets in order to deepen investor understanding and encourage the growth of the crypto industry.
Indonesia strives to tackle extreme poverty of 3.1 million people
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, says that the government is currently focusing on addressing the problem of extreme poverty and will provide assistance in stages to help the Indonesian poor.
Union protests dismissal of a worker in Morowali over minor negligence
The Morowali Industrial Workers Union (SPIM) is protesting the decision of the management of PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS), a metal mineral processing and stainless steel production company located within the Morowali Industrial Park in Morowali, Southeast Sulawesi, to dismiss its worker for minor negligence while on duty.
Indonesia loses researchers, lags behind in marine and fisheries research: Minister
Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono expressed his concern about the condition of research in Indonesia, especially in the marine and fisheries sector.
Indonesia opens door for corruptors seeking pardon through peace fine mechanism
Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, says that the government is considering to provide the opportunity for corruptors to secure pardon through a peace fine mechanism, a follow-up to previous President Prabowo Subianto’s statement that the government could grant pardon to corruptors.