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Export destination diversification sought amidst Japanese economic recession
Experts have suggested that the government diversify its export destination for non-oil and gas commodities in the wake of economic recession that currently hit Japan, Indonesia’s main non-oil and gas export destination.
Former minister shares a hint to counter fluctuating palm oil prices
Former Minister of Industry Saleh Husin has given a clue for the government in dealing with the fluctuating prices of palm oil, suggesting a number of downstream policies and incentives as strategies.
Government bans export-import of power from rooftop solar power plants
In order to improve the use of solar energy for electricity generated from rooftop solar power plant, the government has issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource Regulation No. 2/2024 on Rooftop Solar Power Plants in connection with the Electricity Network of Electricty Supply Business Permit Holders for the Public Interest .This regulation is a revision to the Minister Regulation No. 26/2021.
Govt asked to act over gas leak incident in Mandailing Natal
The Mining Advocy Network (Jatam) has asked the government to take legal action against a geothermal company following a suspected gas leak incident that has poisoned hundreds of residents in North Sumatra on Thursday.
Revised regulation on rooftop solar power plants issued, quota system imposed
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Arifin Tasrif, has issued a revised regulation regarding the utilization of rooftop solar power plants.
Indonesia's First! PLN Launches Green Hydrogen Refueling Station
In a significant milestone for Indonesia, State electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Indonesia Power, has officially launched the first hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in the country, located in Senayan, Jakarta.
Professor proposes overhaul of constitutional court justice selection
Iwan Satriawan, a Constitutional Law Professor at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta, has raised concerns about the Constitutional Court's effectiveness in performing its check and balance duties, stating that the current system has been compromised.
Chalid Said Salim named CEO of Pertamina Hulu Energi
State-owned energy company Pertamina has undertaken a restructuring within its subsidiaries and sub-holdings, appointing Chalid Said Salim as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE).
ESDM to open household gas network development to foreign investors
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) plans to open international tenders to accelerate the development of household gas networks (jargas), which have long been stagnant.
Indonesia breaks ground as OECD initiates accession talks, aims for global standards
In a historic move, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has decided to open accession discussions with Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts.
Bawaslu identifies issues in 2024 elections, recommends remedial actions
Indonesia's Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has brought to light several concerns regarding the organization and vote counting of the 2024 elections, recommending specific measures be taken in 1,496 polling stations (TPS), an equivalent to 0.18 percent of the total 820,161 TPS across the country’s 38 provinces.
Prabowo-Gibran to create new ministry to manage free food program
An expert at the National Campaign Team for Presidential and vice presidential candidates pair of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka reveals that the pair has devised a plan to establish a new coordinating ministry to manage free lunch and milk program if they are officially declared winner of the 2024 presidential election.