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Ministry of Communication and Informatics admits need of more comprehensive regulation in the field of AI
The Indonesian had initiated the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem since 2020. However, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics believed that more comprehensive regulations in the field of AI are necessary.
President Jokowi tightens import restrictions electronics and textiles, and 9 other key commodities
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, has announced significant restrictions on the importation of 9 (nine) specific commodity categories. This strategic decision was reached during a closed-door meeting led by President Jokowi on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Indonesian Armed Forces enhances defense capabilities with new planes, boats, tank and aircraft
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia or TNI) celebrated its 78th anniversary on October 5, 2023. Over the years, the TNI has been a stalwart guardian of the nation, continually strengthening itself with various state-of-the-art weapon systems.
DEFEND ID deny allegations of weapons sales to Myanmar military
In response to recent allegations selling weapons to the Myanmar military, the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (Kementerian BUMN) and DEFEND ID have both vehemently denied any involvement in such activities.
Attorney General initiates investigation into sugar import scandal at the Ministry of Trade
Investigators from the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) conducted a search at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) on October 3, 2023. This move is part of an ongoing probe related to sugar imports.
Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo went missing during European trip, his current whereabouts unknown
Indonesia has been left in the dark regarding the whereabouts of Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL), Agriculture Minister, who embarked on an official visit to Europe. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the loss of contact with Minister Syahrul during his visit, which was meant to strengthen diplomatic and agricultural ties with European countries.
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.