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Eight Electric Motorcycle Companies to Benefit from Government Subsidy Program
Eight electric motorcycle companies had successfully qualified to receive the electric vehicle subsidy from the government. Through the subsidy, the motorcycle companies will receive a subsidy of Rp 7 million for one electric motorcycle unit. The Industry Ministry's director general of metals, machinery, transportation equipment, and electronics industry (ILMATE) Taufiek Bawazier, said that the eight companies had fulfilled the government's condition that requires companies to produce the motorcycle with 40% of local components ratio.
WSBP invest IDR 80 billion to build Nusantara's Presidential Palace and working roads
PT Waskita Beton Precast (WSBP) is a publicly traded Indonesian state-owned enterprise (SOE) founded in 2014 and a subsidiary of PT Waskita Karya (Persero). It is the country's largest producer of precast and mixed concrete. The company intends to invest IDR 80 billion (US$ 5.2 million) in capital expenditure (Capex) to develop Indonesia's New Capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.
Government plan to grant early extension of Freeport permit will violate mineral and coal law
The Indonesian government is awaiting the submission of PT Freeport Indonesia's request for an early extension of its special mining business permit. The current permit will expire in 2041. "We are currently waiting for Freeport to request an extension," Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif stated on March 17, 2023.
Russia gives simplifying visa for 'friendly countries'
Moscow is working on simplifying visa procedures for six of its friendliest countries, including Indonesia, due to the recent drop on tourist number in Russia. The other nation receiving the simplifying visa procedures are Angola, Vietnam, Syria and the Philippines.
BSKLN, UMRAH partnering to optimize foreign policy strategies in the South China Sea
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Foreign Policy Strategy Agency (BSKLN) signed an MoU on cooperation with Raja Ali Haji Maritime University (UMRAH), Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands on March 9, 2023 to optimize the study and development of foreign policy strategies in the South China Sea.
Supporter wants Prabowo-Ganjar pair for 2024 election
When President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo gathered during a rice harvest event in Kebumen, Central Java, on March 9, 2023, many speculated that the president endorse the two presidential hopefuls for the 2024 election.
Indonesia, Sri Lanka explore collaboration to boost bilateral cooperation
To enhance collaboration and bilateral ties in different domains, the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the latter's office in Sri Lanka on March 4, 2023.
Sinar Mas Land, KUMPUL.ID support startups in finding investors through DNA Demoweek
Real estate development company Sinar Mas Land (SML) and entrepreneur ecosystem builder KUMPUL.ID held the Digital Hub Next Action (DNA) Demoweek to support startups in finding angel investors, venture capitalists, and investors.
BPK, South Korea's BAI work together in audit institutions
Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Isma Yatun met with Chairman of the Korean Board of Audit Inspection (BAI) Choe Jaehae in Seoul on March 3, 2023, to create an action plan for future bilateral cooperation. The potential cooperation includes arrangements for the two institutions to exchange examiners for secondment at each other's Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).
ILO launches Promise II Impact program to support Indonesia's SMEs
The International Labor Organization (ILO) launched the "Promise II Impact" second stage program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access financial services through entrepreneurship.
Luhut's affiliation with EV company might spur controversy over conflict of interest
The policy to provide government assistance for the purchase of electric vehicles carry out a moral hazard for Coordinating Minister For Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, according to an expert.
Indonesia, Namibia discuss collaboration in vocational education
The Indonesian Ambassador for Namibia Wisnu Edi Pratignyo led a virtual meeting with Namibia's Executive Director at the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Alfred van Kent and Director of Planning and Policy Tuanda Keeja on March 2, 2023, to discuss the potential collaboration in vocational education between Indonesia and Namibia.