#Government
Bahlil accused of fraudulent practices
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has accused Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia of fraudulent practices by setting tariffs or fees for mining companies seeking reinstatement of their rescinded licenses.
Government to issue permit extension for Freeport before end of term
The decision to award the extension of PT Freeport Indonesia special mining business permit after 2041 will not be delegated to next Indonesian government, a Cabinet minister says.
Authority defends President Jokowi’s statement on sale of IKN’s land
The Capital City of Nusantara Authority (OIKN) has responded to President Joko Widodo's directive allowing land in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN) to be sold to investors.
Ministry targets completion of Personal Data Protection regulation by July 2024
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics has submitted a Government Regulation Plan (RPP) for the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP) which is targeted for completion in July 2024.
Government halts corn imports to support domestic production, stabilize prices
In an effort to ensure adequate absorption, price stability and optimum corn production, the government has decided to stop corn imports in April 2024.
Prabowo meets with New Zealand FM, top US diplomat
Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto welcomed an honorary visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand H.E. Winston Peters at the Ministry of Defense in Jakarta on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Minister Arifin inaugurates top officials at ESDM
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif inaugurated top officials within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in a ceremony held at the ministry’s Secretariat General in Jakarta on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Jokowi inaugurates 33 refurbished provincial roads in East Java
President Joko “Widodo” Widodo has inaugurated the refurbished provincial roads in East Java Province. The refurbishment project of the roads cost Rp925 billion (US$62.6 million).
Ministry encourages investors to set up lubricant plants outside Java
The Ministry of Industry has recommended investors in the lubricant industry to build plants outside of Java Island amid significant vehicular mobility and high demand across various regions.
Indonesia-Germany strengthen cooperation in tourism, creative and green economy
Indonesia and Germany are poised to enhance their cooperation in the tourism, creative economy, and green economy sectors following a recent high-level meeting between government representatives of both countries.
Government calculates tax for Vale Indonesia before permit extension
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, said the government is calculating tax for PT Vale Indonesia before granting contract extension for the company in the form of special mining business permit (IUPK) after its share divestment.
House’s Commission VII to summon Bahlil over alleged abuse of authority
Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is set to summon Bahlil Lahadalia, the Head of the Task Force for Land Use and Investment Arrangement, in mid-March over allegations of misuse of authority related to the revocation and reactivation of Mining Business Licenses (IUP).