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The New President and the Challenge of Deindustrialization
By Nikolaus Loy, a lecturer on international relations at the UPN Veteran University. Yogyakarta
Freeport-McMoRan in talk with government on permit extension
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is seeking for an early extension of its special mining permit in Papua when the existing permit expires in 2041. Chief Executive Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Richard Adkerson, said the company was having a discussion with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the Indonesian government on how to deal with Freeport's resources after 2041.
Three Sulawesi governors request government not to extend Vale Indonesia's contract
Governors of South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi and Central Sulawesi have rejected the extension of the contract of work of nickel mining company PT Vale Indonesia Tbk. They also requested the government to hand over the concession to the provincial administration owned enterprises (BUMD).
Declining public trust on National Police prompts call for reform
Several civil society groups and lawyers called for a total reform on the National Police after a survey showed that the institution had the lowest public confidence in Indonesia. A murder case against a police brigadier by his general has worsened the already tainted police image.
Prabowo Subianto ready to run for 2024 election after three failures
In response to the insistence of the Gerindra Party cadres, incumbent defense minister Prabowo Subianto has decided to run again as a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Retired generals, Indonesia's intelligence, political elites and investors behind Papua's new provinces
The establishment of three new provinces in Papua is the result of vested interest of the military, political elites as well as foreign and local investors especially in the mining and plantation sectors, critics say. In addition to providing security and stability to the concession area, the creation of the new regions in Indonesia's easternmost province will facilitate the administration of investors' licenses.
Coal industry, pro-nuclear lobby 'hijack' Indonesia's renewable energy bill
The House of Representatives (DPR)'s intention to promote clean and renewable energy in a proposed bill has been "hijacked" by strong lobbies of coal industry and pro-nuclear parties, according to NGOs and experts. They said the bill has been strayed away from its real intention to promote renewable energy.
Constitutional Court rejects petition to annul new capital law
The Constitutional Court panel of judges rejected a petition to annul the new capital law filed by several activists and intellectuals. The Court deemed that the deliberation of the capital law was in line with regulations and the Constitution.
Indonesian lawmakers to pass new Criminal Code amid controversy
Despite strong criticism that some articles of the revised criminal code (KUHP) bill are undemocratic and suppress freedom of expression, Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) carries on its plan to deliberate the bill.
Businesses complain on bribery, conflict of interest in Indonesia
Businesspeople and investors continue to complain on rampant bribery practices and conflicts of interest within the Indonesian government.
Indonesia deploys its diplomatic resources to ensure G20 Summit success
Indonesia has mobilized its diplomatic resources to ensure that all member countries, including Russia, and guests, including Ukraine, will attend the G20 Summit despite boycott threat from the West. The outcome of the diplomacy cannot be predicted at this time, despite the efforts.
Discord inside Papua freedom movement hampers unity
Over the years, anti-independence movements in Papua have attempted to unite a movement divided by strategy, personal interests and competition among various factions, However, a recent conflict showed that it needed more efforts to do so.