#Policy
House, government begin talks on TNI law revisions amid concerns
The government and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have begun discussing the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which has been put under the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).
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.
MIND ID strengthens women empowerment in the mining industry
State-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women empowerment in the mining industry in line with the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2025 and the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), launched by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace.
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.
Civil society coalition calls for transparency in “KUHAP” draft deliberation
Civil society coalition asks the House of Representatives (DPR), which is currently deliberating draft revision of the Criminal Code Procedures (KUHAP), to be transparent and involve the public in the KUHAP revision process.
BI joins efforts in support of President Prabowo's MBG program
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has set a number of efforts in support the flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program proposed by President Prabowo Subianto.
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.