#Politic & Social
Ministry of Industry stresses no need incentives in manufacturing sector for emission reduction
Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the Minister of Industry, has emphasized that there is no need for incentives to induce emission reduction among manufacturing industry players. He believes that such reduction efforts will occur voluntarily due to the growing trend of green products in the global market.
PDIP criticizes Jokowi's mega food estate project, highlights environmental concerns and mismanagement
The mega food estate project is back in the spotlight when the PDI-P Party calls President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's food estate program a failure, and has become an environmental crime.
Foreign and outside labor role in poverty over society around nickel mines and smelter
Foreign workers make up the majority of workforce in nickel mining and smelter areas in Indonesia, bringing an illusion of welfare for Indonesia from nickel downstream projects.
Revisiting plans to amend the 1945 Constitution
The plan for amending the 1945 Constitution is once again gaining momentum. Over the past three years, proposals to change the 1945 Constitution have consistently been accompanied by issues of election postponements and extensions of the presidential term.
Ministry claims IMF extends apology for demanding removal of mineral export restriction
The Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment has reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued an apology for recommending the removal of export restrictions on mineral commodities in relation to the downstreaming policy in Indonesia.
INDEF criticize economic growth and benefit of Indonesia's downstream nickel program
Faisal Basri, a senior economist from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) said that the downstreaming program by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo only benefited China.
Malaysia to construct railway connection to Kalimantan, probably the new Nusantara Capital City
The Malaysian federal government has ambitious intentions to enhance the nation's railway network, which also involves establishing a train connection to Indonesia's Kalimantan province.
Al-Zaytun islamic boarding school to remain open and fostered, ensuring continued education for over 5,000 students
Ridwan Kamil, Governor of West Java announced the results of inter-ministerial coordination in discussing the fate of the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School not to be dissolved.
The Ministry of Trade proposes higher excise duties on e-cigarettes to safeguard vital tobacco industry and support farmers
The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) will impose high excise duties on e-cigarettes. This policy was enacted as a response to protect the tobacco industry, which is related to the affairs of many people in Indonesia.
Minister threatens to revoke mining licenses of upstream oil and gas companies
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has emphasized that it will impose sanctions, ranging from suspension to revocation of business permits, for downstream oil and gas companies that fail to report their business activities.
KPK and TNI conduct joint investigation into alleged corruption in Basarnas
The Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, and the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), Admiral Yudo Margono, have agreed to conduct a joint investigation to resolve the alleged bribery case involving Vice Air Marshal Henri Alfiandi.
Indonesia's National Standardization Agency paves way for a unified EV battery standards and enhancing charging infrastructure
The National Standardization Agency (BSN) will fix the standardization of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to supporting facilities such as the electrical system to the general EV charging station connector (SPKLU) and the public EV battery exchange station (SPBKLU).