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Indonesia and Turkey strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including aviation and defense
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and Turkey met and discussed cooperation between the two countries, including bilateral strategic agreements.
Indonesian Government takes action to boost revenue and combat obesity with excise tax on sweetened beverages
The government plans to impose an excise tax on sweetened beverages and plastics due to the increasing number of diabetes cases and tax shortfall.
Indonesia's Health Bill passed, prompting controversy over 9 disputed articles
The recent enactment of the Health Draft Bill into a law by the House of Representatives on July 11, 2023, had resulted in numerous rejections from various elements. The new Health Law is believed to contain problematic clauses.
Indonesia's become member to the Nice Agreement, expands opportunities for traditional trademarks on the global stage
The Indonesian government signed the accession to the Nice Agreement about International Classification of Goods and Services, which will open up opportunities to register Indonesian brands on the international stage.
National Cyber and Encryption Agency reveals millions of suspicious activities in Indonesia's internet
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) stated that during the period of January 2023 to July 2023, there has been more than 204 million suspicious internet activities within Indonesia's network.
Economist argues that ban on gas exports may trigger retaliatory actions
The plan of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, to continue the downstreaming policy by halting the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is considered high-risk for the country's exports. This is because Indonesia could be perceived as engaging in trade protectionism, leading to retaliatory actions from its trading partners.
Indonesia immigration reports thousands of Indonesians change citizenship to Singaporean
Director-General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham), Silmy Karim, revealed that approximately 1,000 students switch their citizenship to become Singaporean citizens each year.Silmy mentioned that the majority of these individuals who change their nationality are between the ages of 25 and 35. "Around 1,000 people per year, aged 25 to 35," stated Silmy on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).
Understanding Al Zaytun's boarding school controversy and polemic
The Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School has drawn public attention following statements made by its caretaker, Panji Gumilang, which led to allegations of deviant teachings. This controversy has prompted the Minister of Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud Md, to intervene.
Government appoints state-owned banks and ministries to implement coal collect-channel scheme, bringing hope to coal companies
The government is appointing state-owned banks and ministries to implement and manage the collect-channel scheme in coal management in the country, for export as well as the domestic market obligation (DMO).
US, India, and Czechia aicrafts violated Indonesian airspace linked to Singapore FIR agreement
A number of foreign aircrafts violated Indonesian airspace that are linked to Singapore’s FIR agreement with Indonesia and the weakness of Indonesia air defenses.
Minister of Trade expects US$ 11 billion transaction value from Trade Expo Indonesia event
The Ministry of Trade aims to achieve US$11 billion or around Rp 167 trillion in transaction value at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2023. The hybrid format of this expo is claimed to be able to help with the achievement of the target.
Professors and doctors across institutions collaborates to oppose the controversial Health Bill with a petition of 200 signatures
The House of Representatives had finally enacted the new Health Draft Bill (Health Bill) on July 11, 2023. Agung Sapta Adi, Chairman of the Presidium of United Indonesia Doctors invited various professors from various campuses to try to oppose the passing of the Health Bill.