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Erick Thohir builds long career with media business
Erick Thohir is a very well known figure in Indonesian business and politics. He is one of many members of the famous Thohir family who has various businesses in Indonesia. The Thohir family has many businesses, such as Mahaka Group owned by Erick and Adaro Energy by Garibaldi Thohir. Thohir now is the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises.
Indofarma Global Medika declared bankrupt amid ongoing graft investigation
PT Indofarma Global Medika, a subsidiary of State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma (INAF), was declared bankrupt by the Supreme Court through its ruling on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Pertamina unveils dual growth strategy for energy independence, low-carbon future
State energy company PT Pertamina, through its Long-Term Company Plan until 2029, will develop its business with a dual growth strategy to maximize its oil&gas output and develop renewable energy.
Erick Thohir targets merger of three state-owned airlines by Q1 2025
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, has targeted the merger of three state-owned airlines − PT Garuda Indonesia, PT Pelita Air Service and PT Citilink Indonesia − in the first quarter of this year.
PLN unveils US$4.4 B project to support 8-percent economic growth target
State power utility PT PLN has confirmed its commitment to supporting the 8-percent economic growth target through the development of electricity infrastructure that will cater the needs of industry, new areas development, and remote regions.
PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh - PLN to develop Muara Laboh geothermal units
PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh (SEML), a joint company between PT Supreme Energy Sumatera, Sumitomo Corporation and Inpex Geothermal Ltd, signed an amandement of power purchase agreement (PPA) with State power utility PT PLN on December 23, 2024 to develop units 2 and 3 (140 MW) of Muara Laboh geothermal located in South Solok regency, West Sumatra province.
Half a Century of SMBR: Looks to the future amidst pressured national cement industry
Cement producer PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia Group (SIG), is determined to focus on strategic measures to keep up its competitiveness and operational sustainability as well as manage excess production capacity, tight competition and the need for efficiency.
PT PGN LNG Indonesia joins North Papua gasification development project
PT PGN LNG Indonesia, as part of Pertamina's Gas Subholding, has joined the development of a gasification project in North Papua, intended to strengthen the gas supply chain through the development of LNG infrastructure for power plants in the region.
Govt asked to accelerate LPG conversion in East Nusa Tenggara
The government must accelerate the process of converting kerosene to 3 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for people in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, in particular West Flores regency, for the sake of sustainable livelihood of the people and the government’s green energy target, an energy observer says.
BRI assures customer safety amid claim of ransomware attack
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has addressed claims of a ransomware attack, assuring customers that their data and funds remain secure.
Gregory Hendra Lembong tipped to become CEO of BCA
PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) is reportedly planning to reorganize its board of directors by the end of 2024, with Gregory Hendra Lembong being anticipated as a strong candidate for the position of BCA’s President Director, succeeding Jahja Setiaatmadja, who is speculated to assume the role of BCA’s President Commissioner.
Slow renewable energy project negotiations potentially hinder 75 GW target
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has found that most renewable energy projects have not yet reached the power purchase agreement (PPPA) stage, despite being auctioned two years ago.