#Government
Indonesia finalizes early retirement package for 660-MW coal-fired power plant
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, says Indonesia is finalizing an early retirement package for a 660-megawatt coal-fired power plant that will become a pilot project for energy transition.
Ganjar declares opposition to Prabowo-Gibran government
Former presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo has chosen to be on the opposing side against the government of President and Vice president-elect Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Authority invites US firms to develop green port, smart transportation in IKN
The Nusantara Capital City Authority invites companies from the United States to participate in developing green port and smart transportation projects in the future capital city (IKN).
ESDM ministry ensures reliability of Paiton power plant after Mitsui's divestment
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has ensured that electricity supply from the Paiton Steam Power Plants (PLTU Paiton) 7 & 8 in East Java will remain reliable after the divestment of Mitsui & Co Ltd's shares in PT Paiton Energy.
Indonesia gets OECD membership accession roadmap, strengthened global position
Indonesia secured the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Membership Accession Roadmap at the OECD Ministerial Level Meeting in Paris, France, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Indonesia to offer US$9.6 billion water projects at 10th World Water Forum
Jakarta, May 5, 2024 - The 10th World Water Forum is expected to create investment opportunities for water infrastructure development, a senior government official says.
Investment ministry-Surakarta City collaborate on regional entrepreneurship development
Surakarta, May 5, 2024 - The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) collaborates with the Surakarta City Administration in developing regional investment through the 10th Solo Great Sale (SGS) event held at Ngarsopuro, Surakarta City, Central Java. The event was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Investment/BKPM Ikmal Lukman, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Arsjad Rasjid, and Deputy Mayor of Surakarta Teguh Prakosa.
Jokowi calls for cabinet meeting on preparations for the 2024 World Water Forum
President Joko ”Jokowi” Widodo held a limited meeting together with Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan to discuss preparations for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) which will be held on May 18-25, 2024 in Bali.
Bahlil: Revoked mining permits to be granted to religious organizations
Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board, Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced plans to grant a number of revoked mining business permits (IUPs) to a number of religious organizations.
Indonesia-Türkiye FMs talk about Palestinian, strategic issues
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara on May 2, 2024, discussing Palestinian issue, defense cooperation, counter-terrorism and Indonesia-Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (CEPA).
Bahlil: Gov’t to increase shareholding in Freeport to support downstreaming
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the government plans to increase share ownership in PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) while extending the company's Special Mining Business Permit (IUPK) contract until 2061.
Task force begins task sharing for sugar self-sufficiency acceleration
The Task Force for the Acceleration of Sugar and Bioethanol Self-Sufficiency, chaired by Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia, held its first meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, discussing task sharing with relevant ministries/institutions that President Joko Widodo had appointed to also take a role in encouraging the acceleration of sugarcane commodity investment.