#Government
On the trail of defamation
The name Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti have been coming up in most headlines lately. Both Haris and Fatia have been named as suspect in a defamation case against Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Indonesian Customs and Excise claims to have obtained proof of illegal nickel export and identity of the exporters
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance is currently investigating the suspected illegal export of 5 million tons of nickel ore to China following recent findings by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The KPK discovered that illegal export of nickel ore had taken place from January 2020 until June 2022.
Prabowo Subianto met with Jokowi, discusses key geopolitical and defense issues
Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense, met with President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to discuss a number of defense issues, including the Ukrainian war, military cooperation with African countries, and technology development cooperation with South Korea.
KPK discover illegal nickel export amounting to 5.3 million tons to China
The Indonesian government was presented with a surprise after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) found evidence of illegal nickel export to China.
Indonesian Army General Yudo Margono visits the Pentagon, discusses strategic partnership and South China Sea
Indonesian Army General Admiral Yudo Margono, met with the United States Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) General Mark A. Milley in Washington DC on Wednesday (21/6) US local time.
Pertamina partners with Chevron and Exxon to develop CCUS prototype
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that the government is currently in the process of developing prototype of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology.
Bank Indonesia ready for rupiah redenomination despite experts warn of economic risks and challenges
Bank Indonesia (BI) expressed its readiness to redenominate the Rupiah. Despite this, there are dangers of redenomination of the economy if not prepared. Several experts have shed light on the issue.
Environment watchdog raise concern over sand export plan, highlights long-term effect
The recent issuance of Government Regulation No. 26/2023 on the Management of Sedimentation Products in the Sea has drawn criticism from Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi), an environmental non-governmental organization.
Indonesia strengthen international ties through OECD membership in Competition Committee
Indonesia has become an official member of the Competition Committee within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Government confirms purchase of used fighter jets from Qatar
Indonesia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday (14/6) confirmed a purchase of 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets used by Qatar, saying that the purchase is needed to boost the Indonesian air force capabilities amid a shortage of combat-ready aircraft.
TikTok invests US$ 10 billion in Indonesian MSMEs as a gesture of gratitude
TikTok invests US$ 10 billion (IDR 148 trillion) to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, as a form of appreciation to the Government of Indonesia for their support for TikTok.
Megawati's son in law under scrutiny for involvement in corruption case
Muhammad Yusrizki, Chair of the Standing Committee on Renewable Energy of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and President Director of PT Basis Utama Prima, was detained by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).