#Politic & Social
Prabowo presidency: Key priorities for a resilient Indonesia
Prabowo Subianto pronounced the phrase "Honden en Inlander Verboden" − which means "Dogs and Natives Prohibited" − inscribed on a moss-covered plaque of a former Dutch building in the late 1970s as he began his presidential inauguration speech on Sunday morning. This phrase ignited his passion for building a better Indonesia. Now, on October 20, 2024, Prabowo is officially inaugurated as Indonesia's 8th President.
Prabowo ought to pave his own path, outstrip the bar set by his forerunner
Today, October 20, 2024, seven months after the General Elections Commission (KPU) anounced the results of the February 14 presidential election, General (ret.) Prabowo Subianto is inaugurated as the country’s President along with his election running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Vice President.
SMRC: 64.5 percent of public wants a sizable number of opposition parties
Results of a survey held by the Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) on October 4-11, 2024 reveal that 64.5 percent of the public wants a sizable number of political parties to stay outside the new government as opposition forces.
Celios warns of potential budget swell from Prabowo’s expanded cabinet
The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has projected that Indonesia's state budget could increase by Rp1.95 trillion (US$126 million) over the next five years due to President-elect Prabowo Subianto's plan to expand his cabinet with hundreds of ministerial, deputy ministerial, and agency head positions.
Raffi Ahmad, Yovie Widianto absent from Ministerial briefing at Prabowo's residence
Celebrity Raffi Ahmad and musician Yovie Widianto were noticeably absent from the ministerial briefing held at Prabowo Subianto's residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Association calls for agency creation to combat Illegal drilling
The Association of Oil and Gas Companies (ASPERMIGAS) has proposed the formation of an agency under the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs to handle the problem of rampant illegal drilling in a number of Indonesian regions for decades.
Airlangga and Sri Mulyani clarify formation of National Revenue Agency
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati have addressed recent reports regarding the formation of the National Revenue Agency (BPN), rumored to be part of Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming administration.
President-elect asked to care for community, environment at downstream nickel industry
The National Conference on Critical Minerals Indonesia (KNMKI), held on October 9-10, 2024, has produced a joint communiqué that calls on all stakeholders in the critical minerals sector, particularly nickel, to prioritize human rights of the marginalized social groups and sustainable environment and social governance.
Ribka Haluk to make history as first female Papuan Minister
Ribka Haluk, the Acting Governor of Central Papua province, made history as the first indigenous woman from Papua's mountainous region poised to serve as a Cabinet minister.
Maritime security, a challenge for Prabowo leadership
Maritime security has remained a major concern for the administration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who will soon succeed President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Prabowo vows to eradicate poverty through natural resource development
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has pledged to eliminate poverty in Indonesia once he officially assumes office, citing measures to accelerate the downstream processing of the nation's natural resources that would directly benefit the people.
Biodiesel B50 development faces trade, emission challenges
Rector of Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Arief Satria, has indicated that the development of Biodiesel B50 could potentially lead to the opening of 9.2 million hectares of new palm oil plantations.