#Government
Indonesian Government considers closing doors to Rohingya refugees
Mahfud MD, The Coordinating Ministry for Politics, Legal, and Security Affairs, has stated that Indonesia may close its doors to Rohingya refugees. This could be implemented if the arrival of asylum seekers, commonly known as 'boat people,' creates issues in society, particularly for the residents of Aceh.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources opens path for automotive workshops to convert to electric motorcycles
The Indonesian government is paving the way for automotive workshops or entrepreneurs in the automotive sector to undertake electric motorbike conversions. Dadan Kusdiana, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), mentioned that they are in the process of amending the regulations.
Indonesian government offers Land and Building Ta waiver for eligible businesses in key sectors
In a significant move to bolster the economy, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has unveiled a property tax (PBB) waiver, offering businesses, from palm oil farmers to coal miners, discounts reaching up to a whopping 100%.
President Jokowi and Prime Minister Kishida Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Various Fields, Including the Issue of Palestine
President Joko Widodo engaged in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on December 16, 2023, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo.
Minister Mahfud Md reveals 84% of corruptors in Indonesia are university graduates
In a recent address at the State University of Padang, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Prof. Dr. Mahfud Md, disclosed that 84% of corrupt individuals in Indonesia hold university degrees.
Indonesia and Australia forge climate and energy partnership for a green transition
Australia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Penny Williams, announced a collaborative climate partnership between Australia and Indonesia. Focused on energy transition for faster achievement of net-zero emissions, the partnership aims to attract investments in climate and clean energy.
OJK plans summit with Google and Meta to tackle illegal online lending
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) intends to engage Google and Meta, Instagram's parent company, in discussions to combat illegal online lending activities.
Indonesian government allocates IDR 10.65 trillion capital injection to PT PII
The Indonesian government has injected IDR 10.56 trillion into PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (PT PII) as a demonstration of its unwavering commitment to advancing infrastructure development.
GAPKI rejects EU Deforestation Regulation to align with local palm oil industry
The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) aligns with the government's firm rejection of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Indonesia- Sweden Agreed to Cooperate in Four Sectors
Indonesia and Sweden government have agreed to cooperate in four sectors as part of Sweden-Indonesia's Sustainability Partnership. The four sectors are transportation, energy, health care sector and mining industry.
Alleged human trafficking network involved in Rohingya refugee crisis in Indonesia
Mahfud Md, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, revealed that there are internal parties in Indonesia suspected of engaging in human trafficking related to the arrival of Rohingya refugees in the country.
Bank Indonesia and Bank of Korea signed MoU on Local Currency Transactions (LCT) to reduce dependence on US Dollar
Bank Indonesia and Bank of Korea agreed to implement the use of local currency in financial and economic transactions or Local Currency Transactions (LCT) starting next year.