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.
Residents demand revocation of PSN status of IWIP
Residents living around the mining operations in Central Halmahera, North Maluku staged a protest at the coastal area of Lelilef Village, Weda Tengah District, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, expressing distrust towards the impact of the visit by Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR) to the Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) last December.
Academics reject granting of mining permits to universities
Academics and environmental activists have rejected the government's plan to grant Mining Business Permits (IUP) to universities as the policy is anticipated to weaken academics' critical power towards the Prabowo Subianto administration and have the potential to damage the ecosystem, especially those of small islands.
Study : EV mineral extraction causes environmental damage, social problem
Mineral extraction for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is driving rapid industrial expansion in nickel reserves-rich Indonesia, but concerns about environmental damage and human rights abuses are growing, a recent joint study by INDIES-APIL reveals.
Walhi opposes government’s plan to allocate 20-million ha forest for food, energy reserves
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has opposed the government’s plan to allocate 20 million hectares of forest for food and energy reserves as it will accelerate deforestation, increase land conflicts, and exacerbate environmental disasters.
PT IWIP reported to Ministry of Environment for environmental damage
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku has been reported to the Ministry of Environment by Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for alleged environmental destruction.
NGOs: Calculations show that early retirement of power plants is possible
A number of non-governmental organizations in the economy, legal, environment and energy circles have concluded that Indonesia has the strong capital to continue with its energy transition project, especially the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (PLTU).
“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.