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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.
Indonesia leads push for global treaty, seeks int’l agreement to tackle plastic pollution
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono, along with various organizations and countries of the world, attended the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Busan, South Korea to discuss the Global Plastic Treaty from November 25, 2024 until December 1, 2024.
Rohidin to contest Bengkulu gubernatorial race despite corruption allegations
Rohidin Mersyah, the Governor of Bengkulu, will still participate in the 2024 Regional Head Elections (Pilakada). despite being named a suspect in alleged corruption by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Prabowo's cabinet members have close link to extractive oligarchy: Jatam
The Mining advocacy network (Jatam) has alleged that a larger part of the President Prabowo Subianto Cabinet has direct and/or indirect link to extractive oligarchy.
Government asked to combat smuggling as illegal imports flood Indonesian market
A union leader has asked the government to handle illegal imported goods that have freely flooded the domestic market by immediately pursuing and arresting the mastermind of smuggling activities in Indonesia.
SKK Migas opens up opportunity for cooperatives to manage oil wells
Head of The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), Djoko Siswanto, has opened up the opportunity for cooperatives to manage oil wells that have been illegally drilled by the communities without permission.