#Government
Presidential candidates in bed with 'Nine Dragons'
Indonesia's wealthy conglomerates, popularly known as the "Nine Dragons", are taking a wait-and-see measure while analyzing the situation before making a decision which presidential candidate they will support in the 2024 general elections.
Polarization, identity politics continue to threaten democracy in 2024 general elections
With the current configuration of political coalitions and presidential candidates, experts believe that polarization and identity politics will threaten Indonesia's social harmony and democracy as the 2024 general elections approach.
Developed countries called on to support sustainable infrastructure
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has urged developed countries to rally support for sustainable infrastructure during the “Infrastructure Development Through Innovation and Collaborative Financing: Toward Greater Inclusivity and Productivity” event in Washington DC.
Investment minister violates law in activating mining permit in Aceh, expert says
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia has shown a careless behavior in activating the mining business permit of a gold mining company in Aceh province, according to an expert.
Indonesia upbeat on economic condition, but needs to stay alert: Jokowi
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has been cautiously optimistic on Indonesia's economic performance amidst the global uncertainty, following Russia's invasion to Ukraine that has created a multiplying effect in numerous sectors including food resilience and energy crisis.
Freeport-McMoRan in talk with government on permit extension
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is seeking for an early extension of its special mining permit in Papua when the existing permit expires in 2041. Chief Executive Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Richard Adkerson, said the company was having a discussion with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the Indonesian government on how to deal with Freeport's resources after 2041.
Indonesia, South Korea strengthen economic cooperation through IKCEPA, RCEP
Indonesia and South Korea continue to strengthen their economic cooperation as both countries have ratified the Indonesia-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IKCEPA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
Understanding political influence in media industry in Indonesia
There are a few Indonesian politicians own media group while several elected lawmakers come from major media groups. The political stance of media in Indonesia comes into question whenever general elections are approaching. Will they be impartial, biased or lean towards supporting certain political parties or figures? Another interesting question is how the media in Indonesia can create public opinion on important issues?
Government plans to grant Freeport contract extension, export tax reduction
The government has planned to grant contract extension for PT Freeport Indonesia when the current contract expires in 2041. The extension of the contract is granted earlier than scheduled because the government considers the economic feasibility of Freeport underground mining Grasberg project. The government has also planned to provide export tax reduction to the mining company.
Political whisper among activists related to 2024 general elections
The big scenario which has been done by trio king maker Jusuf Kalla-Surya Paloh-Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for the Presidential election in 2024. The trio will make an effort so Ganjar Pranowo will not be nominated by any political coalition, and then Jokowi’s sympathizers will be conditioned as floating masses, then be dragged to a particular political group.
Fuel price dilemma: Mass strikes to happen in next several months
The government recently raised fuel prices to avoid an overburdening of the state budget from subsidies designed to keep domestic fuel costs low despite increasing global oil prices. Some may question, though, why even supposedly unsubsidized fuel in Indonesia is still priced significantly below global standards. And a lot of it has to do with definitions.
Papua governor graft case not criminalization: Government
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Papua Governor Lukas Enembe as a suspect in a IDR 1 billion bribery case. Enembe's lawyer, Stefanus Roy Rening, questioned the basis for the KPK in naming his client as a suspect.