#Government
Indonesia seeks support from IPG and GFANZ for energy transition through JETP implementation
The government is pushing for real support from the International Partners Group (IPG) and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) for the energy transition in Indonesia, by creating transparent and accountable financing mechanisms and structures.
Indonesia’s share in Islamic Development Bank surges to third-largest in 2023
The Indonesian government has increased its shares in the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), making it the third-largest shareholder in the institution after Saudi Arabia and Libya, according to a statement released on Sunday (14/5).
PT Timah eyes Canadian company to develop rare earth minerals
PT Timah Tbk (TINS) is struggling to develop its rare earth mineral business due to various challenges, including a lack of partners, limited technology, and the need for significant funding.
PGE, Chevron form joint venture for geothermal project in Lampung
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) has formed a joint venture with Chevron to participate in the tender for the Way Ratai geothermal working area (WKP) in Pesawaran Regency, Lampung.
Susi Pudjiastuti owner of Susi Air, expresses anger over the shooting of Phil Mehrtens' evacuation force
Susi Pudjiastuti, ex-minister of Maritime Affairs and owner of Susi Air, was furious during a conversation with Pastor Karel Phil Erari and a man known as Bishop, discussing the kidnapping of Philip Mehrtens by Papua's KKB.
Breaking the silence: gender-based violence against women journalists
A member of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) Veryanto Sitohang revealed that women journalists face a high risk of experiencing gender-based violence while carrying out their journalistic duties.
Oil and gas businesses association explains reasons why foreign investors are leaving Indonesia's oil and gas industry
A number of problems have caused a number of foreign PMA to leave Indonesia, ranging from weak laws, lack of incentives and complicated bureaucracy such as the never-ending Oil and Gas Draft Bill revision, and lack of interesting incentives.
Indonesian government program pave way to legalize illicit oil palm farms and plantations
The Indonesian government has legalized 237,511 hectares (586,902 acres) of illegal plantation areas through an 'amnesty' program stipulated under Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation, or more famously known as the Omnibus Law.
Corruption in gold imports: Customs officials accused of costing the state trillions in losses
The illicit practice of manipulating gold import duty was revealed to involve various customs officials. The crime had the state trillions of Rupiah of losses in tax evasion. This corruption case was handled by the Money Laundering Task Force (TPPU Task Force) and has become one of the Task Force's priorities.
Conflicting reports by Sri Mulyani and Mahfud MD money laundering and suspicious transaction worth IDR 349 trillion
Mahfud MD, Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Human Rights recently formed a Money Laundering Task Force (Satgas TPPU) tasked with unravelling allegedly suspicious transactions with a total value of IDR 349 trillion (US$ 23.7 billion). The task force examines 300 letters and receipt and plans to complete its investigation by the end of 2023.
Indonesia grapples with rising cases of human trafficking in online gambling industry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recorded 1,800 cases of illegal human trafficking of Indonesian migrant workers (Pekerja Migran Indonesia - PMI) between 2020 and 2023. It is known that 1,000 of them departed for Cambodia.
Chevron out, Italian ENI set to take over Indonesia Deepwater Development project
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, announced that the Italian oil company ENI, will become the new operator of the Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) project starting from the end of May 2023. ENI would replace the position previously held by Chevron.