#Government
Controversy surrounds Defense Minister Prabowo’s peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The recent peace proposal put forth by Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, regarding the resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked intense debate and controversy.
Deforestation declines yet concerns remains over impacts
Indonesia has made significant progress in reducing deforestation rates, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup). The figures suggest a positive trend in combating deforestation, although challenges persist in certain sectors that contribute to forest loss.
Boeing and AirNav partner to boost Indonesia's aviation sector
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced on Monday (12/6) that the company has signed an agreement with Indonesian state-owned air navigation firm AirNav, to explore initiatives to further enhance the safety and efficiency of Indonesia's national air traffic management system.
Ministers race to finish sand export implementing regulation
Several of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ministers are racing to complete the implementing regulation for the recently permitted sand export. One of the main focus of the regulation is the rendering of sand export license.
Jokowi, Lula da Silva, and Tshisekedi unite for tropical forest and critical mineral cooperation
Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil will be meeting with Félix Tshisekedi, the President of Congo in Kinshasa, Congo in August 2023 to spearhead the Global South Cooperation plan on tropical forest industry and processing of critical minerals.
EU Deforestation Law will affect logistics, Minister Airlangga says
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, stated that the recently enacted European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) will affect the performance of Indonesian logistic sector.
Bauxite export ban to enter into effect after June 10, 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will proceed with firmly banning export of bauxite ore after June 10, 2023. The ban is in accordance with provisions regulated in law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining.
Former employees of the Ministry of Finance implicated in suspicious transactions
In a startling revelation, the Chairman of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, announced that his agency has received 33 reports on suspicious transactions within the Ministry of Finance.
Who's next? A look at Prabowo, Ganjar, and Anies electability survey
Three notable survey institutions had released results of surveys regarding the electability of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections.
East Luwu government to joins Vale Indonesia’s divestment plan
East Luwu Regent Budiman led a preparatory meeting for the upcoming divestment of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) shares valued at IDR 5 trillion to the East Luwu regency administration.
Waskita Karya and Wijaya Karya face allegations of financial report manipulation
Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, suspected that the managements of PT Waskita Karya Tbk (WSKT) and PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA) might have manipulated their financial reports for years.
DPR reveals alleged misallocation of 20 percent Vale shares to ‘fake’ company
Member of the Gerindra Faction in Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives Bambang Haryadi, revealed that there is information indicating that 20 percent of PT Vale Indonesia’s shares, which should have been divested or transferred to domestic companies, were instead transferred to a ‘fake’ company.