#Politic & Social
Indonesia is targeting 30 million MSMEs digitalization in ASEAN
Indonesia, as one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia, recognizes the importance of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to its economy and has been prioritizing the digitalization of MSMEs in recent years. According to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, MSMEs play an important role in supporting Indonesia's economic resilience with 61.07 percent or Rp8,574 trillion contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021.
Labour Party explains reasons for rejecting Job Creation Law
Labour Party President Said Iqbal explained the rejection of the Omnibus Law on Job Creations was based on several reasons. First, the Job Creation Law reinstates the concept of cheap wages, which will certainly affect laborers' welfare. The second is the Job Creation Law opens opportunities for lifetime outsourcing and removes restrictions on the type of jobs that can be outsourced. Consequently, based on the Job Creation Law, companies are allowed to outsource all types of jobs, including essential and core jobs of the company.
Labour Party threatens to stage a nationwide strike against Job Creation Law
Labour party and workers union plan to stage a nationwide strike to protest against the recent enactment of government regulation in lieu of a law on job creation into law by the House of Representatives. Chairman of the Labour party Said Iqbal said that 5 million workers in 100 thousand factories under the coordination of the Labour Party will stage a massive strike and will also invite port workers, truck drivers and public minivan drivers to protest against Omnibus Law on Job Creation.
BSKLN, UMRAH partnering to optimize foreign policy strategies in the South China Sea
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Foreign Policy Strategy Agency (BSKLN) signed an MoU on cooperation with Raja Ali Haji Maritime University (UMRAH), Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands on March 9, 2023 to optimize the study and development of foreign policy strategies in the South China Sea.
Supporter wants Prabowo-Ganjar pair for 2024 election
When President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo gathered during a rice harvest event in Kebumen, Central Java, on March 9, 2023, many speculated that the president endorse the two presidential hopefuls for the 2024 election.
BPK, South Korea's BAI work together in audit institutions
Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Isma Yatun met with Chairman of the Korean Board of Audit Inspection (BAI) Choe Jaehae in Seoul on March 3, 2023, to create an action plan for future bilateral cooperation. The potential cooperation includes arrangements for the two institutions to exchange examiners for secondment at each other's Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).
Luhut's affiliation with EV company might spur controversy over conflict of interest
The policy to provide government assistance for the purchase of electric vehicles carry out a moral hazard for Coordinating Minister For Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, according to an expert.
Indonesia, Namibia discuss collaboration in vocational education
The Indonesian Ambassador for Namibia Wisnu Edi Pratignyo led a virtual meeting with Namibia's Executive Director at the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Alfred van Kent and Director of Planning and Policy Tuanda Keeja on March 2, 2023, to discuss the potential collaboration in vocational education between Indonesia and Namibia.
Organized groups behind court ruling to delay elections, CSIS says
Indonesia's leading think tank, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), alleged that organized groups were behind the Central Jakarta District Court ruling that ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the elections until 2025.
District Court rules elections delayed until 2025 amidst Jokowi's supporters awaiting MK's ruling
The Central Jakarta District Court ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the polls until 2025, ruling in favor of the Prima Party, which filed the lawsuit on December 8, 2022. The verdict came a day after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters raised concern over the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling on the 2024 General Elections voting system that might pave a way for a proposal to delay the polls.
Political cyberattacks loom ahead of 2024 elections
As Indonesia approaches the 2024 General Elections and competes for the support of tech-savvy voters, digital freedom of expression is expected to suffer further, according to a recent study by the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet).
Indonesia defense system modernization not a threat to region, Deputy Minister says
Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen.(Retired) Muhammad Herindra stated that the modernization of Indonesia's defense and security equipment is necessary to protect the state's sovereignty and not to attack other countries.