#Politic & Social
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.
Retno: Indonesia continues to fight for peace in Gaza
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi promises that she will bring the Palestine issue to United Nation's Human Right Council as Indonesia has been elected
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.
Indonesia aims to boost exports to non-traditional markets amid global economic slowdown
The government plans to encourage larger exports to non-traditional markets such as India, Pakistan, and Mexico. Indonesia's exports have traditionally been dominated by China, the United States, and European countries.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral rejects proposal for a new renewable energy
Arifin Tasrif, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has rejected the formation of a new renewable energy management agency proposed in the Draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (EBT). The proposal was put forth by the House of Representatives Commission VII on November 7-8, 2023.
Domestic bankruptcy laws raises concern as cases surge
Indonesia's bankruptcy cases, both for listed and non-listed companies, have become a growing concern in the country. According to the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) report from 2020, Indonesia ranks 38th in the world in resolving insolvency issues, lagging behind regional peers such as Thailand (24th) and Singapore (27th).