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Government regulation No. 25/2024 criticized for contradicting mining law
The issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which revises PP No. 96/2021 on the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Activities, has sparked controversy for allegedly conflicting with the Mineral and Coal Mining Law No. 3/2020. The new regulation prioritizes the offering of Special Mining Business License Areas (WIUPK) to religious community organizations, as stipulated in paragraphs 1-7 of Article 83A of the regulation.
Expert criticizes, CERI drafts lawsuit against PP No. 25/2024
JAKARTA − An expert has criticized the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 25/2024, which is considered to be overlapping with the Law No. 3/2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining, while an energy watchdog has planned to challenge the regulation in court for contradicting the law which is higher in hierarchy.
Indonesia extends raw mineral export permits until end of 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has announced that the export permit relaxation for certain types of raw mineral commodities will be extended until the end of 2024.
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.