#Politic & Social
Leaders agree on G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo announced that the G20 leaders have ratified the G20 Bali Leaders Declaration during the November 15-16, 2022, Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, agreeing on 52 paragraphs. He highlighted one paragraph, which needed a prolonged and heated discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Food crisis, pandemic and geopolitical tension are the G20 Summit focus
Leaders of the world's 20 strongest economies (G20) have expressed their concerns of the impact of the Russia vs Ukraine war, food security, energy crisis and finance to the developing nations.
Supporters believe Ganjar Pranowo will secure 2024 presidential election ticket despite PDIP's internal conflict
A group of volunteers supporting Ganjar Pranowo to be Indonesia's next president in the 2024 general elections believes that the Central Java governor will secure candidacy ticket from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). They also believe that the New Indonesia Coalition (KIB) - a coalition of political parties consisting of Golkar Party, the United Development Party (PKB) and the National Mandate Party (PAN) - will support Ganjar.
Three new provinces in Papua can weaken separatist movement propaganda
Indigenous Papuans should be in the front line to disseminate information on the development of the New Papua, in order to weaken separatist groups' propaganda which is increasingly growing at home and overseas, according to a political analyst.
Jokowi to oust Nasdem's minister after party supports Anies Baswedan for 2024 polls
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has planned to shake up his cabinet after his political ally Nasdem Party officially declared its support for former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate. Sources within the Jokowi administration told Indonesia Business Post that the president would likely kick Jhonny G. Plate, minister of communication and information and secretary general of Nasdem Party, from his post.
Mark the date: Jokowi's supporters to gather on November 26, 2022, to support his third period candidacy
Die-hard supporters of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will hold a massive gathering on November 26, 2022, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. A source said the gathering was to show their strong support to nominate Jokowi for a third term in office. However, the 1945 Constitution states that "The President and Vice President hold office for five years, and thereafter can be re-elected in the same office, only for one term" whereas Jokowi has been in office since 2014.
Alleged monopolies and drug rings in Indonesian prison involving Minister’s family
During an interview in a Youtube channel, Indonesian actor Tio Pakusadewo stated that there are various monopoly practices in the management of Indonesian prisons which involve many people, including prison guards and wardens. In addition, he revealed the existence of illegal drug network transactions in prisons, and drug factories in prisons. Tio also mentioned the involvement of a minister's son in the illegal business.
Jokowi seizes opportunity at G7 Summit to attract investors for key projects
During the G7 Summit held from May 19 to 23, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo utilized the forum to engage with countries that possess promising investment prospects in major projects, extending beyond the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) initiatives.
Indonesia is pushing for a new ASEAN framework through 2023 ASEAN-BAC Chairmanship
The Indonesia chairmanship in the 2023 ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) will be focusing on advancing the economic and business interest of the region. It is in line with the theme “ASEAN Centrality: Innovation Towards Greater Inclusivity” which highlights the centrality of economic growth in ASEAN which is not only driven by the government but also by the business and people-to-people approaches.
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.
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).
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.