#Indonesian Government
Indonesian Air Force to have more modern defense equipment, weaponry: Chief
Air Chief Marshal M. Tonny Harjono says the Indonesian Air Force will soon add more primary defense equipment and weapon systems (alutsista) to its arsenal, namely drones, radars, air defense missiles, and fighter jets.
Ombudsman cites maladministration in ESDM ministry's approval of mining budget
The Indonesian Ombudsman recently published a report on allegations of maladministration surrounding the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources’ (ESDM) Approval on the Working Plan and Budget (RKAB) for minerals and coal in 2021-2024.
President Prabowo tells ministers to stick to the set budget
President Prabowo Subianto asks his Cabinet ministers to stick to the budget allocated by the government and should not ask for additional budgets to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Prabowo announces planned expansion of oil palm plantations amidst growing demand
President Prabowo Subianto has revealed plan to expand oil palm plantations in Indonesia in an effort to meet demands of palm oil export that continuously increase annually.
Economy projected to grow 5% next year, early de-industrialization in the spotlight
Indonesia's economic growth is estimated to remain stagnant at 5 percent in 2025 amidst the absence of a policy strategy capable of freeing the industrial sector from the trap of early deindustrialization.
Indonesia increases GDP fourfold in two decades: IMF
Indonesia has recorded extraordinary achievements in the last two decades by managing to increase gross domestic product (GDP) fourfold and reduce poverty rates tenfold.
Amran targets 2.3 million hectares of irrigation to support rice self-sufficiency, lower imports dependency
Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, said 60 percent or the majority of irrigation projects will be developed in Java Island with about 2.3 million hectares of rice fields to support food self-sufficiency projects in 2025 and support the national need for rice from local production.
Ministry holds Expose of 2024 Strategic Investment Downstreaming Study
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) held an Expose of the 2024 Strategic Investment Downstreaming Study in Jakarta, on Monday, December 23, 2024 attended by 150 participants from relevant ministries and institutions, business associations and actors, academics, as well as heads of Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) and heads of Regional Development Planning Agencies (Bappeda).
Ministry of State Secretariat issues new rules for officials’ overseas travel
The Ministry of State Secretariat has issued a new policy to improve the efficiency of overseas travel for government officials, which is formalized in a letter signed by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi.
Indonesia loses researchers, lags behind in marine and fisheries research: Minister
Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono expressed his concern about the condition of research in Indonesia, especially in the marine and fisheries sector.
Indonesia opens door for corruptors seeking pardon through peace fine mechanism
Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, says that the government is considering to provide the opportunity for corruptors to secure pardon through a peace fine mechanism, a follow-up to previous President Prabowo Subianto’s statement that the government could grant pardon to corruptors.
BI purchases SBN of up to Rp150 trillion to stabilize rupiah
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) announces a strategic step to stabilize the rupiah exchange rate next year, primarily by purchasing Government Bonds (SBN) from the secondary market.