#Government
Indonesia's Supreme Court orders Election Commission to revoke articles allowing ex-corrupt convicts to register as legislative candidates
The Indonesian Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission (KPU) to revoke two articles that made it easier for former convicts of corruption cases to run as legislative candidates.
Minister of Trade sets regulation to require foreign sellers in local online market to meet national standards
Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Trade has announced plans to mandate that foreign sellers in local online markets adhere to national standards. This requirement is part of the recently issued Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 31 of 2023.
Indonesian Government bans TikTok from selling products and facilitating payments
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has officially prohibited social commerce platforms, such as TikTok Shop, from acting as producers and facilitating payment transactions on their platforms.
Controversy surrounds extended land use rights in IKN
The Indonesian Capital City Authority (IKN) has come under scrutiny regarding land usage rights, commonly known as Hak Guna Usaha (HGU), in the proposed new capital of Indonesia.
Government simplifies environmental approvals for public EV charging stations
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), is introducing measures to streamline the environmental approval process for EV Public Charging Stations (SPKLU) operators, aimed at bolstering the Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicles (KBLBB) ecosystem.
President Jokowi to regulate social media-based e-commerce to protect small business
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has emphasized that regulations will soon be prepared to control social media-based electronic commerce or e-commerce through relevant ministries.
International seminar on water security: Defense University of Indonesia address the water crisis with advanced technologies
In response to the growing water crisis in Indonesia, Universitas Pertahanan (Defense University) in collaboration with Indonesia Business Post Media organized a Water Security Seminar - Technology for Indonesia on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Revised trade regulations on social commerce like TikTok shop expected to be completed this months
The Ministry of Trade is targeting the completion of the revision of Ministerial Regulation No. 50 of 2020 later this month. This revision will incorporate several rules related to social commerce, such as TikTok Shop.
China seeks deeper and higher-quality cooperation with Indonesia through the belt road initiative
China is willing to further align its development strategy with Indonesia, enhance the Belt and Road cooperation, and create high-standard and sustainable cooperative projects for the well-being of both nations.
Indonesia's electric vehicle motorcycle industry is regulating battery standardization
State-owned enterprise PT Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) is gearing up to commence battery standardization in collaboration with three domestic electric motorcycle manufacturers: Gesits, Alva, and Volta. This transformative initiative is expected to kick off no later than early next year.
Indonesia's OJK revises green taxonomy, considering green label for coal plants in energy transition
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is in the process of revising Indonesia's green taxonomy, including the possibility of granting a green label to coal-fired power plants (PLTU) involved in energy transition.
Indonesia's renewable energy transition hindered by two key policies expert warns
As Indonesia strives towards its net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060, or possibly sooner, two government policies have come under scrutiny for impeding the energy transition. However, eliminating such policies could impact electricity prices in Indonesia.