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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.
Prabowo meets Lloyd Austin, discusses Indonesia-US strengthened partnership
Jakarta − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen long-term partnership between the two countries and issues of mutual interest.
Gerindra: Prabowo to prioritize peaceful solutions on North Korean issue
A senior executive with Gerindra Party has ensured that President-elect Prabowo Subianto will maintain the country’s free-and-active foreign policy in its international relations, focusing on promoting peaceful solutions in resolving international disputes, including conflict along the Korean Peninsula.
Jokowi issues regulation on mining permit for mass, religious organizations
President Joko Widodo signed on May 30, 2024, a government regulation that allows the granting of mining permit for mass and religious organizations.
SKK Migas on a road show at recent Future Energy Asia 2024 Summit
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) was recently on a road show in Bangkok, Thailand, to introduce Indonesia’s oil and gas potentials and lure international investors to invest in the country’s oil and gas sector.
Indonesia aims to finalize EU trade agreement by July 2024
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is targeting the completion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) by July 2024, with final negotiations being expected to take place in Indonesia during the 19th round of talks on July 1-5.
Indonesia targets completion of three trade agreements to prevent dual deficits
The Coordinating Ministry for Economy aims to finalize three significant trade agreements by the end of this year to prevent potential dual deficits − both in the balance of payments and the fiscal balance.
Supreme Court's age requirement change for governors criticized as favoring Jokowi's son
The recent Supreme Court ruling altering the minimum age requirement for gubernatorial and vice-gubernatorial candidates has sparked criticism, with many viewing it as a move to clear the path for President Joko Widodo's youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, to run in the 2024 gubernatorial election.
Prabowo meets Commander of the British Armed Forces, discusses bilateral defense cooperation
Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto met with Commander of the British Armed Forces/Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Tony Radakin in Jakarta on Thursday, May 30, 2024, discussing possible defense cooperation between Indonesia and the UK.
Economists skeptical of 8 percent economic growth under Prabowo administration
Economists foresee difficulties in achieving the eight-percent economic growth target under President elect Prabowo Subianto's administration if it continues with policies similar to those of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.