#Indonesian Government
Govt asked to accelerate LPG conversion in East Nusa Tenggara
The government must accelerate the process of converting kerosene to 3 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for people in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, in particular West Flores regency, for the sake of sustainable livelihood of the people and the government’s green energy target, an energy observer says.
Rosan meets giant Chinese firms for EV ecosystem investment acceleration
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani met with a number of giant Chinese companies within the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem production chain during his visit to China on December 16-17, 2024.
Yos Suprapto's solo paintings exhibition canceled
The solo paintings exhibition entitled “Kebangkitan: Tanah Untuk Kedaulatan Pangan” (Resurrection: Land for Food Sovereignty) which was planned to be held at the National Gallery from December 20 to January 19, 2025, has finally been canceled.
Government raises CPO export levy to 10 percent for biodiesel subsidies
The government will raise the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, aimed at supporting the financing for biodiesel subsidies, which will increase with the launch of the 40 percent biodiesel blend (B40) program starting January 1, 2025.
Former communications minister questioned over online gambling case
Police invesigators questioned former Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, over online gambling allegations involving employees of the ministry, now renamed Ministry of Communication and Digital Application.
SCG works on strategic projects for inclusive sustainable green economy in Indonesia
Thai conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) has unveiled strategic collaborative projects aimed at fostering an inclusive and sustainable green economy in Indonesia.
Massive investment sought to meet 72 percent renewable energy mix target
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is targeting a 72 percent new and renewable energy (EBT) mix by 2060 in line with the previously set National Electricity General Plan (RUKN).
Indonesians urged to promote national defense through real life contributions
President Prabowo Subianto asks Indonesian citizens to strengthen national defense through real contributions in various aspects of life in order to realize an advanced Indonesia.
Bappenas and GIZ Indonesia push for social security reform
Indonesia’s National Social Security System (SJSN) is entering a pivotal stage as the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Board (PPN/Bappenas) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Indonesia collaborate to address the system's complex challenges of demographic shifts and sustainability of program funding.
Monitoring needed for transition period of subsidized fertilizer distribution reform
A researcher has suggested the imposition of a transition period for the implementation of government-planned major reforms in the subsidized fertilizer distribution system.
Renewable energy development hampered by regulation and infrastructure: House
The government has set an ambitious target to develop new and renewable energy (EBT) capacity of 103 Gigawatts in the next 15 years despite the realization of this target is hampered by the absence of regulations and supporting ecosystems.
Indonesia’s B40 Biodiesel mandate to be implemented gradually
Indonesia’s plan to increase the palm oil blend in biodiesel to 40 percent (B40) starting January 1, 2025 appears to be implemented gradually after industry players voiced the need for a transition period despite the government’s readiness for the policy rollout.