#Government
Prabowo ought to pave his own path, outstrip the bar set by his forerunner
Today, October 20, 2024, seven months after the General Elections Commission (KPU) anounced the results of the February 14 presidential election, General (ret.) Prabowo Subianto is inaugurated as the country’s President along with his election running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Vice President.
Economist warns of impacts of online loans, stagnant real sector
The economically depressed society is a result of their rampant subscription to online lending platforms (pinjol), massive layoffs, VAT increase and the contracted Manufacturing Index, an economist has warned.
Workers demand minimum wage hike in 2025, revocation of Job Creation Law
President of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), Said Iqbal, said on Friday, October 18, 2024, that members of labor union and trade union confederations across the country have agreed to stage a massive national strike in November.
BI Governor: Rupiah to remain stable despite external factors
Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank (BI), Perry Warjiyo, has predicted that the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar will remain stable and even tend to strengthen in the near future amidst global uncertainty due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Fat cabinet and its impacts on government’s performance
The "fat" cabinet structure, with the possibility for opposition forces joining the government, has turned into a hot topic in the society as it will have significant impact on the government’s efficiency and the check and balances system in the country.
SMRC: 64.5 percent of public wants a sizable number of opposition parties
Results of a survey held by the Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) on October 4-11, 2024 reveal that 64.5 percent of the public wants a sizable number of political parties to stay outside the new government as opposition forces.
Celios warns of potential budget swell from Prabowo’s expanded cabinet
The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has projected that Indonesia's state budget could increase by Rp1.95 trillion (US$126 million) over the next five years due to President-elect Prabowo Subianto's plan to expand his cabinet with hundreds of ministerial, deputy ministerial, and agency head positions.
Raffi Ahmad, Yovie Widianto absent from Ministerial briefing at Prabowo's residence
Celebrity Raffi Ahmad and musician Yovie Widianto were noticeably absent from the ministerial briefing held at Prabowo Subianto's residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Association calls for agency creation to combat Illegal drilling
The Association of Oil and Gas Companies (ASPERMIGAS) has proposed the formation of an agency under the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs to handle the problem of rampant illegal drilling in a number of Indonesian regions for decades.
Pertamina NRE-PIS strike a deal on green hydrogen collaboration
A subsidiary of state owned energy Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has set up a cooperation with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Pertamina's Integrated Marine and Logistics Sub Holding, to develop a transportation business, particularly related to the transportation of green hydrogen and other sustainable fuels.
Indonesia, EU, IOM launch Risk Index data tool on climate-induced displacement
The Indonesian government, the European Union, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD), a data tool designed to provide operational foresight to anticipate, reduce, and respond to climate-induced displacement.
Government optimistic with 8-percent economic growth target
The government is optimistic that the eight-percent economic growth target set by President-elect Prabowo Subianto is achievable in view of the scenario of the National Long-Term Development Plan (RJPN) Golden Indonesia 2045.