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Energy transition in Indonesia needs more international supports
Indonesia has invited Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to invest in the new renewable energy sector in the country through the Indonesia-Nordic Energy Investment Day: Collaboration to Achieve Net Zero Emission Target. This is part of the Bali Compact G20 2022, where the host country sees that forging international partners is critical in the energy transition process, supports new economies and increases investment in net zero energy systems.
Soccer gambling is an undying phenomenon
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has entered the quarterfinal stage. Brazil and France have become the most favorite team to lift up the coveted trophy. Indonesia, despite its national team has never reached the World Cup, is not an exception. The country has 69% of its 270 million population as soccer lovers, according to databoks.katadata.co.id.
Pertamina Hulu Energy, Pertamina Geothermal Energy to go public
The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises has planned to launch an IPO for two state oil and gas giant PT Pertamina's subsidiaries, namely PT Pertamina Hulu Energy (PHE) and PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE).
Islamist group consolidates power ahead of 2024 elections
The Islamist group Brotherhood of 212 Alumni gathering has no political agenda, according to spokesman Novel Bamukmin. He argued that the purpose of the reunion was pray to God for the unity and safety of Indonesia so the nation can be spared form disasters and catastrophe.
Sweden, Indonesia sign 10 points of cooperation
Sweden and Indonesia have agreed on 10 points of cooperation during Sweden-Indonesia Sustainable Partnership (SISP) 2022.
Sweden, Indonesia sign renewable cooperation agenda 2030
Sweden and Indonesia have committed to establish an agreement for Sustainable Development Goals and established the Agenda 2030 through the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership 2022 (SISP). Both countries' representatives signed the partnership in Jakarta on December 5, 2022.
Jokowi insists to promote downstream nickel industries despite loss at WTO
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo reiterated that Indonesia would continue to develop the nickel downstream industry program despite losing the lawsuit by the European Union at the World Trade Organization over the nickel ore export ban. In response to the WTO ruling in favor of the EU, Jokowi instructed his ministers to appeal the decision. He argued that the decision did not have an absolute and binding power, and an appeal is still possible.
DPR passes controversial Criminal Code into law
The House of Representatives (DPR) eventually passed the controversial Criminal Code (KUHP) Bill into a law on December 6, 2022. The new Criminal Code law, will take effect three years after it is ratified. Activists have seen this new law as undemocratic and conservative.
Ministries have split opinions on Freeport smelter progress and export tax reduction
Gold and copper mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has yet to receive export tax reduction for their copper concentrate export as Indonesian ministers have not agreed on the percentage of the company's smelter progress in Gresik, East Java.
G20 electric vehicles are up for sale with a discount and allocated for government needs
The electric vehicles used for the G20 Summit in Bali in November 2022 are currently being sold at a discounted price or allocated for other government needs. Indonesia has committed to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy by using electric vehicles - cars, motorcycles and buses - for the event’s mobility needs.
Anies Baswedan's presidential candidacy is in disarray
Anies Baswedan's presidential candidacy is in a state of disarray after Nasdem Party, Democratic Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), that initially supported him, have not agreed on several issues in the negotiations to establish a coalition. The Law No. 7/2017 on General Elections stipulates that only a political party and/or a coalition of political parties with 20% seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) can propose a presidential candidate.
China controls Indonesia's nickel industry
China has dominated Indonesia's nickel industry, according to a lawmaker and an observer. A member of the House of Representatives' Commission VII overseeing energy and mineral resources and industry, Zulfikar Hamonangan, probed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource Arifin Tasrif in a hearing that 90% of nickel mines in Indonesia was under China's control.