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Erick outlines SOE ministry’s expanded role, seeks Rp604 B budget for 2026
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir clarified the evolving role of his ministry in light of the newly established sovereign wealth fund BPI Danantara during a hearing with SOEs and Investment Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
KPPU warns of law violation in potential Grab-GoTo merger
Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has issued a public warning regarding the potential merger between tech giants Grab and GoTo, emphasizing the importance of compliance with national competition laws.
Indonesian NGO calls for nickel industry reform at OECD Forum
Indonesian environmental group Satya Bumi has called for urgent reforms in the country’s nickel industry during the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, held from May 5–7, 2025 in Paris.
AGO reviews new SOEs Law over potential conflict with anti-corruption law
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is currently reviewing the newly enacted Law No. 1/2025 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), citing concerns over clauses that exclude SOE directors, commissioners, and supervisory board members from the category of “state officials.”
Residents oppose pipeline crossing in Morowali, citing threats to farmland
Dozens of residents of Bumi Raya and Wita Ponda sub-districts in Central Sulawesi staged a protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, opposing the planned construction of a raw water pipeline crossing the Karaopa River, which is intended for PT Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP) and PT Bahusuo Taman Industri Investment Group (BTIIG), both operating in Bungku Barat, Morowali Regency.
Mahfud backs presidential institution bill as safeguard against abuse of power
Constitutional law expert Mahfud MD has voiced strong support for the proposed Presidential Institution Bill, calling it a crucial legal tool to curb potential abuse of presidential authority.
NGO asks AGO to summon PPMM over illegal zircon shipment
An economic governance watchdog has asked the Attorney General’s Office to summon owner of mining company PT Putra Prima Mineral Mandiri (PPMM) for alleged shipment of illegal zircon out of Selindung Port in Bangka Island, Bangka-Belitung province on March 13, 2025.
NGO asks AGO to summon PPMM over illegal zircon shipment
An economic governance watchdog has asked the Attorney General’s Office to summon owner of mining company PT Putra Prima Mineral Mandiri (PPMM) for alleged shipment of illegal zircon out of Selindung Port in Bangka Island, Bangka-Belitung province on March 13, 2025.
Indonesian Coast Guard foils smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters
The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Indonesian fishing crew still vulnerable to exploitation: ILO Survey
A new survey by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that Indonesian fishing crew members continue to face serious labor rights violations, including forced labor, lack of written contracts, excessive working hours, and inadequate access to social protection.
Geothermal project in Flores rejected over environmental, rights concerns
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) SVD Ende and civil society organizations have opposed the geothermal energy project in Sokoria and Mataloko, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara due to concerns over environmental destruction, forced land acquisition, and military involvement.
Pertamina CEO apologizes for corruption case in fuel oil procurement
CEO of State energy company PT Pertamina, Simon Aloysius Mantiri, has issued an apology to the Indonesian public following allegations of corruption in the company’s crude oil and fuel procurement in the period of 2018 to 2023, which is currently being investigated by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).