#Government
Puan Maharani struggles to continue Sukarno clan’s legacy
The House of Representatives' (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani - the daughter of Indonesia’s fourth president Megawati Soekarnoputri and Founding Father Sukarno's granddaughter - is struggling to live up to her family’s expectation in the 2024 presidential election.
Leaders agree on G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo announced that the G20 leaders have ratified the G20 Bali Leaders Declaration during the November 15-16, 2022, Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, agreeing on 52 paragraphs. He highlighted one paragraph, which needed a prolonged and heated discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Food crisis, pandemic and geopolitical tension are the G20 Summit focus
Leaders of the world's 20 strongest economies (G20) have expressed their concerns of the impact of the Russia vs Ukraine war, food security, energy crisis and finance to the developing nations.
Supporters believe Ganjar Pranowo will secure 2024 presidential election ticket despite PDIP's internal conflict
A group of volunteers supporting Ganjar Pranowo to be Indonesia's next president in the 2024 general elections believes that the Central Java governor will secure candidacy ticket from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). They also believe that the New Indonesia Coalition (KIB) - a coalition of political parties consisting of Golkar Party, the United Development Party (PKB) and the National Mandate Party (PAN) - will support Ganjar.
Three new provinces in Papua can weaken separatist movement propaganda
Indigenous Papuans should be in the front line to disseminate information on the development of the New Papua, in order to weaken separatist groups' propaganda which is increasingly growing at home and overseas, according to a political analyst.
Jokowi to oust Nasdem's minister after party supports Anies Baswedan for 2024 polls
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has planned to shake up his cabinet after his political ally Nasdem Party officially declared its support for former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate. Sources within the Jokowi administration told Indonesia Business Post that the president would likely kick Jhonny G. Plate, minister of communication and information and secretary general of Nasdem Party, from his post.
Mark the date: Jokowi's supporters to gather on November 26, 2022, to support his third period candidacy
Die-hard supporters of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will hold a massive gathering on November 26, 2022, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. A source said the gathering was to show their strong support to nominate Jokowi for a third term in office. However, the 1945 Constitution states that "The President and Vice President hold office for five years, and thereafter can be re-elected in the same office, only for one term" whereas Jokowi has been in office since 2014.
Defense industry develops well as showcased in Indo Defense Expo & Forum
The domestic defense industry has continued to develop as the government provides ample space for the private sector to help build Indonesia's defense industry, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said.
China's coal-fired power plants should be terminated over public concerns
The government should terminate all captive coal-fired power plant projects funded by the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since the projects have yet to comply with China's commitment to cease the development of coal-fired power plants at home and overseas since September 2021. Ironically, several nickel-based industrial parks are powered by coal to produce nickel-based batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
Economic growth projected to reach 5.3% in 2023
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has expressed optimism that Indonesia's economy would still be going strong, with a predicted growth of 5% in 2023. His statement has been such a slight relief as the World Bank had said that the world might be edging toward a global recession in 2023 and a string of financial crises in emerging market and developing economies.
Michelin allegedly involves in deforestation, intimidation against Jambi local community
French tire company Michelin's local subsidiary, PT Lestari Asri Jaya (LAJ), has been allegedly involved in deforestation and intimidation against local farmers although the company had secured green bonds.
Counting the days for minerals ore export total ban
The government has planned to issue a roadmap and a regulation to fully ban the export of several minerals ores like coppers, tins and bauxite next month. Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the government was discussing the regulation on the downstream industry system and the economic tree of the downstream industry of minerals.