#Politic & Social
“People are desperate after election”: Study by UGM Student body
The Student Executive Board of the Gadjah Mada University (BEM-KM UGM), through its Strategic Issue Analysis Department, has released a study probing the impact of the 2024 general elections. The study, entitled "Melarat pasca pesta rakyat" or Turning destitute after end of the People's Party, was held to find out the impact of the 2024 elections on Indonesian people's lives.
Political reconciliation marks a new era of unity in Indonesian politics
In the wake of the quinquennial political festivity, the movement towards reconciliation among competing factions within Indonesia's political coalition has become an integral part of the country's political dynamics.
Critic says bioenergy implementation a false solution
Amalya Reza Oktaviani, Program Manager for Bioenergy at Trend Asia, has suggested that bioenergy is not the primary solution for a just energy transition, even considering it as a false one.
Candidates gear up for third round of presidential debate
Ahead of the third round of presidential debate on Sunday, January 7, 2024, each presidential candidates have apparently prepared themselves for the debate that will focus on defense, security, geopolitics and international relations.
People to pay for Covid-19 vaccination starting this month
After three years of government’s support, general public aiming to get Covid-19 vaccination will have to pay for the health immunization service since January 1, 2024, says the Ministry of Health.
Spokesperson for Anis-Muhaimin campaign team arrested for alleged tax evasion
Law enforcement authorities have arrested Indra Charismiadji, spokesperson for the Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar (AMIN) National Team and a legislative candidate from the NasDem Party.
Member of Parliament Request Anti-Graft Body to Investigate Freeport's Fine Discrepancy
Member of Commission VII of the House of Representatives from the Prosperous Justice Party(PKS) faction, Mulyanto, asked the Corruption Eradication Commision (KPK) to immediately follow up on the findings of Supreme Audit Body (BPK) that there was a state loss of IDR 7.7 trillion due to the government's negligence in monitoring and collecting fines from PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) for failing to meet the smelter construction target.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) visits IKN, evaluates SGD compliance
The National Capital Project (IKN) underwent scrutiny by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) on December 17, 2023, to evaluate its alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Indonesia- Sweden Agreed to Cooperate in Four Sectors
Indonesia and Sweden government have agreed to cooperate in four sectors as part of Sweden-Indonesia's Sustainability Partnership. The four sectors are transportation, energy, health care sector and mining industry.
The Attorney General's Office (Kejaksaan Agung) questions the Secretary of the Karawang Regency
The Attorney General's Office questioned Acep Jamhuri, Secretary of Karawang Regency, in a corruption case tied to Army Housing Mandatory Savings (TWP AD) for 2019-2020. The inquiry involves land procurement for TWP AD housing by suspect TN.
PLN Secures 4 Strategic Collaborations to Accelerate Energy Transition at COP 28
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has successfully secured four significant agreements aimed at expediting the incorporation of renewable energy sources during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over the past weekend.
The Indonesian government call for caution, transparency, and safety in developing nuclear power plants
The government is advised to exercise caution in developing nuclear power plants (NPPs) as their development poses various risks that require careful consideration.