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Indonesia's active role in UN peacekeeping force
The United Nations peacekeeping force was a unit established by the UN to prevent conflict, reduce violence and strengthen security. Many countries have contributed to the UN peacekeeping force by sending their troops. Indonesia is one of them.
5 countries contribute the most to Indonesia's FDI in 2022
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia has surprisingly raised the value of its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from 2020 until 2022. As one of the most favorite FDI destination, Indonesia's FDI value increased 63.6% or IDR 168.9 trillion (US$ 10.83 billion) in Q3 2022 or 54.9% of the total expected FDI for 2022, according to Minister of Investment/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia.
Jokowi to likely replace ministers of energy, information and communication and manpower
Entering the year 2023, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is very likely to have a Cabinet reshuffle in this January. Two sources at the government said the president would likely replace three ministers, namely Minister Of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, Information and Communication Minister Jhonny G.Plate and Manpower Minister Ida Fauziah.
Top 10 biggest corruption cases in Indonesia
Indonesia has a bad record when it comes to dealing with corruption. According to Transparency International, the Corruption Perception Index of Indonesia ranked 96 out of 180 countries in 2021. Meanwhile, the 2004-2022 statistics from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) show there were 1,310 corruption cases. The number keeps increasing every year. These are the top 10 biggest corruption cases in Indonesia:
Government regulation in lieu of job creation law faces criticism
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo signed the government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) on job creation on December 30, 2022, due to "several urgent reasons", including to anticipate the global economic condition.
Bauxite ores export ban likely to attract more investments
The government's ban on the bauxite ores export is likely to increase investments in the bauxites processing and refining industry. Economist at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University Fahmi Radhi said one of the challenges faced by the government after the ban would be the limited bauxites smelters capacity.
Supporters seek extension of Jokowi's presidential term
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters are looking for a leeway to extend the presidential term by 2 or 3 years in office by delaying the 2024 General Elections. A source inside the Office of Presidential Staff (KSP) said the extension of Jokowi's tenure would be a more logical choice rather than allowing him to run for the third term in office, which was against the Constitution.
Which parties qualify and not qualify for 2024 elections?
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has named 17 national political parties and 6 Aceh local parties, which are qualified for the 2024 General Elections. Indonesia will hold a simultaneous elections on February 14, 2024, to elect lawmakers, representative councillors and president/vice president as well as governors and mayors/regents.
The 2024 general elections: Stages and where are we now
Indonesia will hold the simultaneous general elections in 2024 and all eyes are on potential candidates for president and vice president posts. The General Elections Commission (KPU) has already released to the public on June 14, 2022, its scheduled stages for the elections.
Ma'ruf Amin may give Sharia economy a boost
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo unexpectedly named the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Chairman Ma’ruf Amin as his running mate in the 2019 presidential election. Jokowi's choice surprised the public since many had speculated that former Constitutional Court justice Mahfud MD would be his running mate. He finally picked Amin in the last minute leaders of political parties in his coalition gave their approval.
Special Autonomy Fund not enough to bring prosperity for Papuans
The Special Autonomy Fund has failed to become a push factor to eliminate the so-called natural resources curse in Papua and West Papua provinces. The fund has been used to increase gross domestic product but it did not improve other sectors especially education, health sanitation and forest condition in those provinces.
Luhut Pandjaitan's statement on KPK's caught red-handed operation sparks controversy
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan considered the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)'s caught red-handed operation (OTT) has given a negative perception to the state. He said state officials were exposed to the antigraft body's caught red-handed operation because the state has not utilized the digital system to improve financial management at the regional and national levels.