#Domestic Market Obligation
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
Indonesia to reinstate RKAB system to tackle oversupply, market manipulation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced that the government will return to issuing annual mining work plan permits (RKAB) starting in 2026, in an effort to address oversupply, price instability, and poor regulatory oversight in the country’s mineral and coal sectors.
Experts, industry player optimistic of room for Indonesia to maneuver amid global uncertainty
A senior economist, a diplomat and an industry player are confident that there is still room for Indonesia to maneuver amid global uncertainty and instability that have particularly been triggered by economic policies of U.S. President Donal J. Trump.
Energy minister downplays concerns over domestic bauxite sales
Amid claims that bauxite from state miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam ) is not selling due to export restrictions, Energyand Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said he would review the progress but defended the current export ban.
Indonesia coal production 2024 sets the highest record in history
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)has recorded extraordinary achievement in the coal sector throughout 2024, with national coal production reaching 830.48 million tons, exceeding the target set at 710 million tons.