#Policy
Govt prepares strategic adjustment, product diversification for U.S. tariff changes
The Indonesian government is taking measures to anticipate any potential impact of the U.S. policy in increasing tariffs on imported goods, focusing on adjustment tailored to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the national economy.
Prabowo, Erick asked to reconsider appointment of military general as Bulog chief
CENTRA Initiative Indonesia, an NGO focusing on security sector reform and civil society advocacy, has asked President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir to reconsider the appointment of an Indonesian MIlitary (TNI) general as President Director of State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
PT IWIP reported to Ministry of Environment for environmental damage
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku has been reported to the Ministry of Environment by Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for alleged environmental destruction.
Govt mulls to grant Freeport extension of copper concentrate export permit
The government is planing to grant extension of copper concentrate export permit for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) after a fire broke into its smelter last October despite the fact that the country has officially banned export of raw minerals, including copper.
House passes Law on State-owned Enterprises
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the third amendment bill to Law No. 19/2003 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) into law during the 12th Plenary House Session Period of Session Year 2024-2025 at the Nusantara II Building in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Government takes swift measures against “shortage of subsidized gas canisters”
The government has taken swift measures to tackle the scarcity of subsidized 3-kilogram cooking gas canister, allowing retailers to be back in its sales and distribution chain.
Bahlil: No decision on Freeport Export Permit extension as yet
The Indonesian government has yet to make a decision on whether to grant export license extension for PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) copper concentrates or not.
Prabowo's 100 days of presidency: A step backward in energy transition policy
The Civil Society Coalition for Equitable Energy Transition sees no significant progress in Indonesia's renewable energy transition policy during the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto's leadership. The coalition assesses that a number of aspects in the energy transition policy − which refer to the recommendations of the eight Quick Wins submitted to the Prabowo-Gibran 8 percent Growth Team − have even regressed.
Jatam asks DPR to stop deliberation of mining law draft revision
Mining Advoicacy Network (Jatam) has strongly condemned the draft revision of the 2009 Mining Law and demanded the government and House of Representatives (DPR) to stop the entire deliberation of law draft revision.
Economists criticize President's use of personal funds for nutritious meal program
Economists have criticized President Prabowo Subianto for using personal funds to finance the free nutritious meal program, which has the potential to be non-transparent and create a conflict of interest.
Constitutional Court revokes 20 percent presidential nomination threshold
The Constitutional Court (MK) ruled on Thursday, January 2, 2025 that the 20 percent presidential nomination threshold requirement stipulated in Article 222 of Law No. 7/2017 on the General Elections is unconstitutional.
Government should impose nickel industry moratorium after flash flood: Walhi
The government should impose moratorium on nickle industry and evaluate all mining activities in Morowali mountains following flash floods that hit Labota village in Bahodopi sub-district , Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi, which is located next to nickel industrial estate, the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) on December 29, 2024, an environmental NGO says.