#Government
Erick Thohir revamps Pelindo’s board of commissioners
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE), Erick Thohir, has restructured the Board of Commissioners at State-owned port operators PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo).
Ministry reassesses Trans Kalimantan Gas Pipeline Development Plan
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is currently evaluating the continuation of the Trans Kalimantan gas transmission pipeline project concerning the certainty of gas supply and current industrial absorption. The evaluation includes the stretch won by PT Bakrie & Brothers Tbk. (BNBR), from Bontang (East Kalimantan) to Takisung (South Kalimantan).
Public Works and Housing Ministry auctions Rp1.7 trillion project in IKN
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has initiated the auction for the Construction of Second Government Infrastructure in the National Capital of Nusantara (IKN) worth Rp1.7 trillion (US$ 109 million). Quoting the official page of the Electronic Procurement Service (LPSE) of the ministry, the Construction of Second Government Infrastructure encompasses the construction of the Vice President's Palace, Vice President's Office, Vice President's Secretariat Office, Vice President's Residence, and other supporting buildings in IKN.
Authority claims foreign investors’s readiness to join IKN development
The Capital City Authority of Nusantara says that It has secured substantial investment commitments of Rp 55 trillion (US$3.5 billion) from foreign investors (PMA) for mega projects development in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN).
Ombudsman suggests revision on WtE regulation
The Ombudsman of Indonesia has identified the reasons behind the delayed progress of several waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, suggesting that the government evaluates Presidential Regulation No. 35 of 2018 on the Acceleration of the Development of Waste Processing Installations into Environmentally Friendly Electricity-Based Technology.
Jokowi extends term of BLBI Task Force until end of 2024
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has extended the term of the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance Fund (BLBI) Task Force until 31 December 2024 over technicality. The extension is stipulated in Presidential Decree No.30/2023, which amends Presidential Decree No. 6/2021 in conjuntion with Presidential Decree No.16/2021 which stipulates the Task Force's term lasted until 31 December 2023.
North Sulawesi’s Lolak Dam set to be inaugurated in 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has confirmed that the Lolak Dam in North Sulawesi, valued at IDR 1.6 trillion (about U$ 104 million) is ready to be inaugurated in 2024.
Government merges AP I and AP II into Angkasa Pura Indonesia
The government has merged the two state-run airport operators Angkasa Pura I (AP I) and Angkasa Pura II (AP II) into a new sub-holding company, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, according to a statement released on Thursday.
Retno: Indonesia continues to fight for peace in Gaza
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi promises that she will bring the Palestine issue to United Nation's Human Right Council as Indonesia has been elected
Government constructs 25 new airports, upgrades 38 existing ones by 2023
The government of President Joko Widodo has managed to construct 25 new airports and revitalize 38 existing ones in a period between 2015 and 2023. Three of the latest airports inaugurated this year were Ewer Airport in Asmat Regency, South Papua Province; Siboru Airport in Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province; and Mentawai Airport in West Sumatra Province.
Hong Kong delegation set to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia
A delegation led by Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is set to visit Jakarta from July 25 to 27, 2023. The visit aims to strengthen economic relations between Hong Kong and Indonesia and explore business cooperation opportunities between the two regions.
Draft government regulation on e-cigarette raises concerns among investors
The draft Government Regulation (RPP) as the implementation of Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health has raised concerns among electronic cigarette or vape industry players. This RPP has led foreign investors to withhold their investments in Indonesia.