#Politic & Social
President Joko Widodo to issue regulation on relocation of Rempang citizens
Minister of Investment, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that President Joko Widodo will issue a Presidential Regulation regarding the implementation of the Rempang Eco City investment. This policy will govern land ownership for the communities affected by the investment.
Indonesia's Supreme Court orders Election Commission to revoke articles allowing ex-corrupt convicts to register as legislative candidates
The Indonesian Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission (KPU) to revoke two articles that made it easier for former convicts of corruption cases to run as legislative candidates.
Minister of Trade sets regulation to require foreign sellers in local online market to meet national standards
Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Trade has announced plans to mandate that foreign sellers in local online markets adhere to national standards. This requirement is part of the recently issued Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 31 of 2023.
Controversy over Jokowi's claim on possession of political intelligence data
President Joko Widodo recently claimed that he had possessed intelligence data related to political parties, which purportedly contains information about their internal affairs and strategies for the 2024 General Election.
Indonesian Government bans TikTok from selling products and facilitating payments
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has officially prohibited social commerce platforms, such as TikTok Shop, from acting as producers and facilitating payment transactions on their platforms.
President Joko Widodo's youngest son Kaesang appointed as chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party
The youngest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Kaesang Pangarep, has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). This decision was made during the PSI National Gathering.
Indonesia's OJK revises green taxonomy, considering green label for coal plants in energy transition
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is in the process of revising Indonesia's green taxonomy, including the possibility of granting a green label to coal-fired power plants (PLTU) involved in energy transition.
Indonesia's renewable energy transition hindered by two key policies expert warns
As Indonesia strives towards its net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060, or possibly sooner, two government policies have come under scrutiny for impeding the energy transition. However, eliminating such policies could impact electricity prices in Indonesia.
Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce yet to respond to appointment as campaign team leader
The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Arsjad Rasjid, has stated that he has not yet responded to the appointment by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to lead the National Campaign Team for Ganjar Pranowo as a Presidential Candidate for 2024.
Indonesia's 5 largest corruption cases
Corruption has long been a serious threat to the governance and progress of Indonesia. High-profile corruption cases with losses amounting to trillions of rupiah serve as clear evidence of the severity of this issue.
Political dynasty practice remains rampant in Indonesian politics, as study discovers
A study conducted by Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has revealed that approximately 150 individuals on the Provisional Legislative Candidate List (Daftar Caleg Sementara - DCS) for the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) have family relationships.
A member of the Presidential Secret Service arrested for abduction and murder of civilian
Imam Masykur, a 25-year-old individual, tragically lost his life following an assault allegedly perpetrated by a member of the Presidential Secret Service (Pasukan Pengamanan Presiden - Paspampres) identified as Praka RM.