#Government
Indonesia prepares anti-monopoly regulations for digital ecosystem
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics is working on anti-monopoly regulations for digital ecosystems, including prepares measures for large startups. The ministry is studying the European Union's Digital Market Act (DMA) and Digital Service Act (DSA) as part of this initiative.
Ombudsman finishes probe on Rempang City project, points up maladministration
The Indonesian Ombudsman has concluded its investigation into the disturbances surrounding the development of the National Strategic Project, Rempang Eco City, in Riau Islands province.
High hopes on follow-up of Anies-Emil Salim meeting
A key person in the Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar National Election Winning Team expressed hope that the recent meeting between Anies and veteran politician Emil Salim would encourage all components of the nation to realize ethical, democratic, honest, fair and dignified partaking in the upcoming presidential election.
Indonesia asks Israel’s compliance with ICJ decision to prevent Gaza genocide
The Indonesian government has asked Israel to comply with the pre-trial ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICVJ) as a measure to genocide in Gaza, Palestine.
Rubber producers threatened with export difficulties to Europe
Business players have anticipated heavier pressure on the national rubber industry in 2024 along with the planned implementation of the European Union's Anti-Deforestation Law (EUDR), which will be effective from January 1, 2025. Under this regulation, operators that export commodities and their derivative products to EU members are required to prepare geolocation data of raw material sources.
Citizens caught in between colliding interests of businesses, elites
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia have come in the defense of government’s nickel downstreaming and electric vehicles development policies.
SKK Migas to become CCS business regulator in Indonesia
The government is expanding access to carbon capture and storage (CCS) activities beyond the oil and gas working area (WK), designating the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) as the regulator for future CCS activities. The additional role of SKK Migas will be regulated in a Presidential Decree which is expected to be completed this month.
Increased expenditure for land acquisition in PSN reaches Rp14.3 T in 2023
The National Asset Management Agency (LMAN) reported a disbursement of Rp18.2 trillion for land acquisition in national strategic projects (PSN) throughout 2023.
Indonesia and Tanzania strengthen energy investment cooperation
In a significant move to enhance bilateral ties, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and his Tanzanian counterpart President Samia Suluhu Hassan sealed an agreement on strengthening cooperation in oil and gas sector in a ceremony at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Election 2024: Oligarchy's grip strengthens, citizens' sufferings increase
Business tycoon Garibaldi Thohir or Boy Thohir has claimed that a significant number of Indonesian giant business group owners are ready to help the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka pair win the 2024 presidential election. These business entities include Djarum Group (Michael Bambang Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono), Sampoerna Group (Putera Sampoerna/heir of the Sampoerna family), Arini Saraswaty Subianto (daughter of the late Indonesian tycoon Benny Subianto) and Boy Thohir himself, owner of Adaro Group.
Finance Ministry softens stance on Rooftop Solar regulation revision
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) awaits approval from President Joko Widodo for the revision of Ministerial Regulation No. 26/2021 on the development of rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) at the beginning of this year. The harmonization process of the regulatory revision has been completed after the Ministry of Finance softened its stance on potential subsidy burdens or financial impacts on state-owned electricity company PT PLN due to the relaxation of rooftop solar installations for the general public.
Government criticized for import plan of 3 million tons of rice
An agricultural expert has criticized a plan by the Indonesian government to import three million tons of rice this year, calling such a decision as reckless."We call the decision to import rice as haphazard, without basis, without data and without calculation," Prof. Dwi Andreas Santosa, a lecturer at the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), told a discussion in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.