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Prabowo meets Ukrainian president, discusses efforts for international peace, security establishment
Singapore − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024, discussing measures to enhance bilateral defense cooperation and addressing pressing global issues.
Energy minister visits Chinese firms for EV transition, industrial collaboration
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Arifin Tasrif, was recently on a two-day tour to China in an effort to actively promote energy transition, particularly in accelerating battery-based electric vehicles (KBLBB), and explore collaboration opportunities with Chinese firms.
Prabowo meets Singapore PM, discussess strengthened defense cooperation
Singapore − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong at the Istana in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.
Leadership transition sparks promises of accelerated development in IKN
Minister of State Secretary, Pratikno, has announced the President’s approval on requests for resignation filed by Head of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono, and Deputy Head of the IKN Authority, Dhony Rahajoe.
Government encourages ‘Jargas’utilization in households
June 1, 2024 − The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), through the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, continues to encourage the Indonesian households to use natural gas through the natural gas network (Jargas) program.
PGE and PLN Indonesia Power partners Pertamina Geothermal to boost geothermal capacity, advancing national energy transition
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) and PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in order to increase the geothermal power generation capacity of a number of Geothermal Power Plants (PLTP) in Indonesia.
Indonesia seeks nuclear technology cooperation with S. Korea for energy, food preservation
The Indonesian government is exploring cooperation with South Korea to develop Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, intended to be utilized as a new energy source and for food preservation.
Israel attempts to block Indonesia's OECD membership
Israel has attempted to block Indonesia's membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by setting a specific condition that requires Indonesia to recognize it as a state in return to Indonesia’s ascension to full membership of the organization.
Ministry to regulate Starlink operations amid telecommunication industry debates
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics has planned to impose regional restrictions on the operation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia.
Gas power plant expansion threatens Indonesia's energy security: GEM Report
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − A new report by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reveals that the expansion of gas-fired power plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import-export facilities in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, will keep the region dependent on volatile fossil fuels and simultaneously reduce renewable energy investment in the region.
PLN partners with GoTo to provide official vehicles
Jakarta, June 1, 2024 − State electricity company PT PLN signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia to provide official transportation within the PLN Group.
Prabowo: Indonesia ready to send peacekeeping force to Gaza
Singapore − Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto told an international forum held in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024 that Indonesia will continue to provide assistance to Gaza and is ready if needed and requested by the United Nations to send peacekeeping troops in the Palestinian territory.