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Economists warn of challenges, implications of free nutritional meals policy
The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, a major initiative by the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration, has drawn concerns from economists and policymakers over its financial sustainability and implementation challenges.
Indonesia scores 37 in 2024 CPI, signaling persistent challenges
A report by Transparency International reveals that Indonesia’s score in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) remains at 37, placing it among countries struggling with significant corruption issues.
President to launch Danantara on Feb. 24, set to manage US$900B in assets
President Prabowo Subianto has announced that he will launch on Monday, February 24, 2025, the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (Danantara), a sovereign wealth fund agency that will manage US$900 billion (Rp14,616 trillion) in assets under management (AUM).
Ministry of Manpower to report thugs disrupting factory operations to police
The Ministry of Manpower will report community organizations or groups acting as thugs that disrupt factory operations and investments in industrial areas to the police.
Prabowo, Erick asked to reconsider appointment of military general as Bulog chief
CENTRA Initiative Indonesia, an NGO focusing on security sector reform and civil society advocacy, has asked President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir to reconsider the appointment of an Indonesian MIlitary (TNI) general as President Director of State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
President Prabowo asked to be transparent on budget cuts for ministries, agencies
The Centre for Budget Analysis (CBA) has called on President Prabowo Subianto to provide a transparent explanation regarding the recent budget cuts across various ministries and state agencies, following the issuance of Presidential Instruction No. 1/2025 on Expenditure Efficiency in the Implementation of the State Budget (APBN) and Regional Budget (APBD) for the 2025 Fiscal Year.
Study : EV mineral extraction causes environmental damage, social problem
Mineral extraction for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is driving rapid industrial expansion in nickel reserves-rich Indonesia, but concerns about environmental damage and human rights abuses are growing, a recent joint study by INDIES-APIL reveals.
PT IWIP reported to Ministry of Environment for environmental damage
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku has been reported to the Ministry of Environment by Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for alleged environmental destruction.
Rosan stresses Indonesia’s 8-percent growth target by 2029 at World Bank event
Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, Rosan P. Roeslani, renews the Indonesian government’s commitment to achieve 8-percent economic growth by 2029 driven by investment and industrial transformation.
Government to set up “Supervisory Body” for 3-kg LPG distribution
The government is planning to establish a supervisory body for 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution − similar to the current fuel monitoring system − aimed at ensuring better distribution and price control of subsidized LPG.
Budget savings will not affect infrastructure projects: Yuliot
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, has affirmed that the government's budget savings initiative will not impact infrastructure projects as budget reduction only applies to ministerial and institutional expenditures, not infrastructure spending.
Govt mulls to grant Freeport extension of copper concentrate export permit
The government is planing to grant extension of copper concentrate export permit for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) after a fire broke into its smelter last October despite the fact that the country has officially banned export of raw minerals, including copper.