#Governance
Prabowo presides largest TNI structural expansion ceremony in modern history
President Prabowo Subianto presided on Sunday, August 10, 2025 the largest structural expansion in the modern history of the Indonesian Military (TNI), marking the establishment of 162 new commands and units across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Two former Jokowi ministers questioned by KPK over alleged graft cases
Two ministers in 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s second term of cabinet, Nadiem Anwar Makarim and Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, appeared before the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 for questioning in two separate high-profile corruption cases that occurred during their respective tenures.
No more bonus for SOE commissioners in push for reforms: Palace
The Presidential Palace has confirmed that the government's decision to eliminate tantiem (bonus) payments for commissioners of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is not a punitive measure but rather a structural reform to strengthen the governance and integrity of Indonesia’s SOEs.
House, government agree to raise 2026 tax revenue
Finance and monetary Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have reached a consensus to raise the tax revenue target in the 2026 State Budget Bill (RAPBN), aiming to strengthen the country’s fiscal foundation through ongoing revenue reform.
Indonesian Navy says no ties with former Marine now in Russian service
The Indonesian Navy has confirmed it no longer has any connection with former Marine officer Satria Arta Kumbara, who reportedly joined the Russian military and is now pleading to return to Indonesia.
Prabowo launches village and urban cooperatives focusing on key sectors
President Prabowo Subianto launched the Red-and-White Cooperatives (Kopdes and Kopkel) program in Klaten, Central Java, on Monday, July 21, 2025, with a simultaneous rollout in 108 locations and aims to gradually establish 80,081 cooperatives in villages and urban neighborhoods across Indonesia.
Indonesia finalizes second NDC as roadmap for sustainable, low-carbon future
The Indonesian government is in the final stages of preparing its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (Second NDC), a strategic climate policy document that will guide national efforts from 2031 to 2035.
Indonesia pushes for global palm oil standards to counter EU Deforestation Law
Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno has announced that Indonesia, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is preparing a global standard for palm oil management and trade, aimed at countering the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which poses challenges for small-scale farmers in Indonesia − particularly those in palm oil, rubber, cocoa, and coffee sectors.
Indonesia’s tax collection more efficient than India, China, Philippine: Tax chief
Indonesia has demonstrated stronger cost-efficiency in tax collection compared to regional peers like China, India, and the Philippines, as reflected in the declining cost-to-revenue ratio over the past five years, according to the Directorate General of Taxes.
OJK launches carbon trading guidebook to secure Indonesia's green market integrity
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) launched a new guidebook titled “Understanding Carbon Trading for the Financial Services Sector” on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, aimed at equipping financial service providers with essential knowledge to navigate risks and opportunities in the rapidly growing carbon trading market.
KKP–Konservasi Indonesia partner to boost blue carbon ecosystem development
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has signed a strategic partnership with Konservasi Indonesia (KI) to enhance marine spatial planning and develop blue carbon ecosystem zones.
Trade ministry proposes Rp886.63 B budget hike to support new staff, nat’l priorities
Deputy Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti, has submitted a proposal for an additional Rp886.63 billion (US$54.5 million) in funding for the Ministry of Trade’s 2026 fiscal year.