#Government
Prabowo introduces ‘synchronization task force’ to ensure smooth transition
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a "synchronization task force" composed entirely of senior members from his Gerindra Party, signaling a move to ensure seamless transition from outgoing to incoming administration.
Labor union calls for investigation intowork incident at PT ITSS
A labor union of mining and energy industry has called on the Ministry of Industry to visit and hold an investigation into the recent work accident within the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi.
RI-Cambodia collaborate on protecting Indonesian citizens involved in online gambling, scams
A delegation of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs went on a visit to Cambodia on June 11-15, 2024 to strengthen cooperation on the protection and handling of Indonesian citizens allegedly involved in online gambling and scam.
Energy ministry supports Pertamina's acquisition of Brazilian bioethanol company
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) backs State oil and gas company PT Pertamina's plan to acquire a Brazilian bioethanol company as a strategic move to foster the bioethanol market in Indonesia.
President-elect Prabowo plans to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to near 50 percent of GDP
President-elect Prabowo Subianto is reportedly planning to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to nearly 50 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next five years, a significant rise from the projected 37.98-38.71 percent for 2025, though it remains within the 60 percent maximum limit set by Law No. 17/2023.
Aeroflot and Indonesia explore reviving Moscow-Bali direct flights
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, welcomes Russian flag carrier Aeroflot's proposal to reinstate direct flights between Moscow and Bali, a move aimed at boosting tourism and economic ties between the two nations.
S. Korea-UAE business association explores oil refining opportunities in Indonesia
President Joko Widodo met with a delegation of the South Korea-United Arab Emirates Business Association at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, discussing potential investments in Indonesia's oil refining sector.
DPR asks KLHK to do research on river pollution from illegal mining
A legislator with the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Agriculture, Environment and Forestry Commission IV, has called on the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to conduct research on river water in mining areas potentially contaminated by illegal mining activities.
Pertamina books US$ 4.77 billion profit in 2023
State energy company PT Pertamina recorded positive performance in 2023, booking a total profit of US$ 4.77 billion (Rp 72.7 trillion), an increase by 17 percent from 2022, and its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at US$14.36 billion, a six-percent increase from the 2022 figure.
Prabowo discusses bilateral, global issues with Saudi Crown Prince
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) in Jeddah on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, discussing measures to expand Indonesia-Saudi bilateral relations and global issues, including the situation in Palestine.
Indonesia explores nuclear energy collaboration with Russia to boost power supply
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, says that the government is considering nuclear energy collaboration with Russia to enhance domestic electricity availability and support Indonesia’s energy infrastructure development.
Prabowo: Palestinian independence, a solution to Gaza Conflict
Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, told a recent international forum in Jordan that the establishment of a Palestinian state is the real solution to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza.