#Politic & Social
Prabowo secures US$8.5 billion in UK’s CEO Roundtable Forum
President Prabowo Subianto has secured US$8.5 billion in investment commitment after attending the CEO Rountable Forum held in Lancaster House, London on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
CELIOS warns of potential budget deficit due to free nutritious meal program
The Center of Economics and Law Studies (CELIOS) research institute revealed that the state budget (APBN) deficit has the potential to exceed the safe limit and could reach three percent in 2029 due to the free nutritious meal program (MBG).
Candidates asked to prioritize climate action, food security in upcoming elections
The Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI) says that the simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 can be a momentum to determine leaders who care about the impact of the climate crisis.
Police general Setyo Budiyanto elected as KPK chairman for 2024-2029
Commissioner General Setyo Budiyanto was elected as Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for the 2024-2029 period in a plenary session of the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Law Enforcement Commission III on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Anies’s volunteers join support for Pramono-Rano in Jakarta Gubernatorial Race
Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Hasto Kristiyanto, said that the volunteers group of former Governor Anies Baswedan (Anak Abah) had supported the Pramono Anung-Rano Karno pair in the upcoming Jakarta Gubernatorial Election.
Prabowo reiterates Indonesia’s commitment to fight hunger, poverty
President Prabowo Subianto reiterated the Indonesian government’s commitment to fight hunger and poverty during the recently concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
PDI-P confident Pramono-Rano can win Jakarta election in one round
Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Hasto Kristiyanto, has expressed confidence that the party’s candidate pair Pramono Anung-Rano Karno could win the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election in one round.
Prabowo holds separate meetings with Modi, Macron at G20 Summit
President Prabowo Subianto proceeded with his contemporary diplomacy, holding bilateral meetings with State leaders on the sidelines of their participation in the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BP Taskin distributes quality rice seeds to farmer groups
Government continues to strive to boost food productivity by distributing superior rice seeds to the people of East Java, aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, particularly in rural areas.
Prabowo at G20: pledges 557M tons of carbon credits, net-zero ambitions, and global health aid
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto participated in the third session of the G20 Summit in Brazil on November 19, 2024. The session focused on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition, where Prabowo reiterated Indonesia's commitment to addressing global poverty, hunger, and climate change, while also promoting green energy initiatives.
Indonesia and U.S. strengthen digital technology ties, focusing on AI and smart cities
Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application, met with Marisa Lago, Deputy Minister of Trade of the United States and Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, Ambassador of the United States on Monday, November 18, 2024, discussing cooperation in the field of digital technology.
AGO denies naming Tom Lembong graft suspect as politically motivated
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has dismissed the speculations that the naming of former Trade Minister Tom Lembong as suspect in a corruption case related to sugar imports during his tenure as cabinet minister in 2015-2016 was politically motivated.