#Government
McMoran still controls Freeport Indonesia despite country's majority share
Despite the fact that the Indonesian government has acquired 51% of the gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), the control of the operation and the management of the company is still dominated by US shareholder Freeport McMoran.
Jokowi announces new trade, agrarian ministers as reshuffle deemed transactional politic
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo announced today June 15, 2022, a minor cabinet shake-up, a move that economists and political analysts see as transactional rather than an evaluation of his aides' performances.
Clouds hang over Indonesia new capital city despite government's strong commitment
The mega project of building Indonesia's new capital city in East Kalimantan is underway as the government has shown its strong commitment. However, many have doubted that the US$32 billion project would be materialized.
Global regulation of carbon market unfair: Investment minister
Investment Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the global regulation of the carbon market was unfair, considering the comparison between developed and developing countries in applying the regulation.
Indonesia Investment Authority secures IDR300 trillion in investment commitments
Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) has shown a strong performance in its maiden year of operation, securing around IDR300 trillion in investment commitments for 2021 in transportation, logistics, maritime, and digital infrastructure.
Businesses complain on bribery, conflict of interest in Indonesia
Businesspeople and investors continue to complain on rampant bribery practices and conflicts of interest within the Indonesian government.
Indonesia deploys its diplomatic resources to ensure G20 Summit success
Indonesia has mobilized its diplomatic resources to ensure that all member countries, including Russia, and guests, including Ukraine, will attend the G20 Summit despite boycott threat from the West. The outcome of the diplomacy cannot be predicted at this time, despite the efforts.
Discord inside Papua freedom movement hampers unity
Over the years, anti-independence movements in Papua have attempted to unite a movement divided by strategy, personal interests and competition among various factions, However, a recent conflict showed that it needed more efforts to do so.
Indonesia has huge potential in renewable energy despite several bottlenecks
Indonesia has huge investment opportunities for foreign investors in renewable energy including solar, hydroelectric, geothermal and wind energy in various parts of the country. The potential makes an investment in the green energy sector a lucrative opportunity.
Terrorist group raises funds through charities in Indonesia
Indonesia's anti-terrorism squad Densus 88 arrested three people in Bekasi, West Java, on November 16, 2021, who are linked to the funding of Indonesia's notoriously terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Indonesia's anti-graft body weakened after law revisions
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was facing its most dire situation since its establishment in 2003 following the controversial revision to the KPK Law and the appointment of the anti-graft body new commissioners, activists said.
JI establishes political party as part of strategy: Security official
Terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) established a new political party as part of political agenda. A source said that the Jamaah Islamiyah Foundation was affiliated to a newly established Islamist political party, Indonesian People's Dakwah Party (PDRI).