#Government
Local workers lose out to Chinese workers
As a result of establishing the nickel-related industrial park in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, by an Indonesia-China joint venture in 2013 and multiple other Chinese investments, hundreds of thousands of Chinese workers have entered Indonesia in a massive influx, sparking controversy among Indonesians.
BKPM, Indonesia's focal point to bring in investors
The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is a government agency in charge of implementing policy and service coordination in the investment sector in accordance with the regulations. It was founded in 1973, to replace the previous functions undertaken by the Investment Technical Committee, a government institution that was established in 1968. A primary interface between business and government, BKPM was created to boost domestic and foreign direct investments by creating a conducive investment climate. In 2009, the status of BKPM returned to ministerial status and it reports directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia. Its goal is not only to seek domestic and foreign investment but also to seek quality investments that may drive the Indonesian economy and absorb manpower. Since October 2021, BKPM has been led by Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
I am donating my body and soul to the nation: TNI Lieutenant General (Ret.) Muhammad Herindra
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Muhammad Herindra is the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense. He graduated from the Military Academy in Magelang, and later graduated from The Military College of Vermont-Norwich University USA, and the National Defense University USA. He is also the recipient of many accolades including the prestigious Bintang Yudha Dharma (Grand Meritorious Military Order Star). Herindra recently opened up to Indonesia Business Post about his deepest thoughts regarding his duty and how his experience in the field has shaped his personality and leadership style.