#Policy
Indonesia weighs 1956 law, Helsinki Accord to resolve Aceh–North Sumatra dispute
The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering invoking Law No. 24/1956 and the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement as legal and political references in the ongoing territorial dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four contested islands.
Indonesia’s external debt reaches US$431.5 B in April, driven by public sector growth
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) reveals that the country’s external debt stood at US$431.5 billion (Rp7,029 trillion) as of April 2025, reflecting an 8.2 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) and showcasing a higher growth rate compared to 6.4 percent YoY recorded in March.
Govt to sanction industrial tenants for Greater Jakarta’s air pollution
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) is preparing to issue mandatory administrative sanctions against dozens of companies operating within two industrial areas in North Jakarta and Bekasi Regency for their contribution to deteriorating air quality in Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek).
Indonesia pushes green mobility with new incentives for commercial vehicle industry
In an effort to revive the national automotive market, which has been under pressure in recent years, the government is ramping up its support for eco-friendly vehicles by providing incentives not only for electric and hybrid cars, but also including the commercial vehicle segment into its list of recipients.
RI downgrades clean energy ambitions in new RUPTL, bets big on fossil fuels
Indonesia’s newly released electricity supply roadmap (RUPTL) 2025–2034, outlines a stark pivot back to fossil fuel reliance, undermining previous clean energy goals and raising concerns among environmental analysts and energy transition advocates.
Taxing landed houses will hurt middle-class dreams: Expert
An economist has criticized a recent proposal to increase taxes on landed houses (rumah tapak) as the policy could crush the housing aspirations of Indonesia’s middle- and lower-income citizens.
Government under fire for allowing nickel mining on protected island
The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration is facing intense backlash after allowing nickel mining operations to continue on Gag Island in Raja Ampat, a protected conservation area.
Government revokes four mining permits in Raja Ampat upon presidential order
The government has officially revoked four mining permits (IUPs) in the world-renowned Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua Province, citing environmental concerns and a commitment to preserve the region's status as a leading ecotourism and marine biodiversity hub.
Government shuts down illegal nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat
The Ministry of Environment has found that four nickel mining companies operating in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province, have violated environmental regulations, with three of them having had their mining activities halted by the government.
Forestry ministry probes mining activities in Raja Ampat, legal action on the table
The Ministry of Forestry is intensifying oversight of mining operations in forest areas of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province and preparing legal measures against any violations found in their operations amid rising environmental concerns raised by the public and activists.
Indonesia’s May deflation signals deeper economic anxiety: Economist
Indonesia’s deflation of 0.37 percent in May is not a sign of economic strength but rather a warning of weakening consumer confidence and sluggish household spending, an Economist has warned.
RI sees over 5,600 workplace accidents in early 2025, stronger safety culture sought
Indonesia has recorded more than 5,600 workplace accidents in the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in the construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors, said Muchammad Yusuf, Director of Occupational Safety and Health Testing Development at the Ministry of Manpower.