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SE Sulawesi administration seeks regulatory overhaul for ESG compliance
Amid rapid mining operation expansion in Southeast Sulawesi province, its administration is calling for an urgent regulatory overhaul, particularly in aligning mining practices with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
Bahlil emphasizes commitment to clean energy via new RUPTL implementation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has asked state electricity firm PT PLN to consistently implement the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) as part of the country’s clean energy agenda and carbon emission reduction commitments.
Sugiono calls for strengthened ASEAN cooperation against transnational crime
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono called for a strengthened collective ASEAN response to the growing threat of transnational crime in the region in his address at the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Bahlil threatens to revoke Inpex's Masela Block permit over delays
Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has issued a stern warning to Japanese oil and gas company Inpex, threatening to revoke its permit to operate the Masela Block if the company continues to delay its project development.
ESDM ministry: CCS business potential to drive economic growth
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has continuosly disseminated the importance of developing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in line with the global push to reduce CO2 emissions and the increasingly promising business opportunity and its considerable impact on the country’s economic growth
PGN Synergy secures domestic gas supply through swap gas agreement
With government’s support, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has secured additional gas supply to meet growing domestic demand after the State-owned gas company signed two strategic agreements − a Domestic Swap Agreement and a Gas Sales Agreement − with the West Natuna Group.
Indonesia finalizes 3-kg LPG subsidy reform: Bahlil
Indonesia is in the final stages of reforming regulations related to the distribution and supervision of its 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia.
Bill Gates discusses sustainable development initiatives with President Prabowo
Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft and Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, met with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, discussing a number of sustainable development initiatives.
BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
Hasan Nasbi back in office at President's request
Chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, has formally returned to his post after previously announcing his resignation.
Handover of seized oil palm plantations to Agrinas sparks concerns
The government's decision to hand over management of seized oil palm plantations to PT Agrinas Palma Indonesia has triggered serious concerns among civil society groups and land rights activists.
Hasan Nasbi resigns as presidential communication chief amid public scrutiny
Hasan Nasbi has officially resigned from his position as Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), ending his eight-month tenure as the government’s chief communicator.