#Politic & Social
Anindya Bakrie-Arsjad Rasjid reach agreement to strengthen Kadin's unity
Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) recently elected in the Chamber’s 2024 Extraordinary National Meeting (Munaslub), has revealed the reasons behind the peaceful agreement reached with his predecessor Arsjad Rasjid.
Prabowo to establish a Ministry of State Revenue: Top aide
The next government is considering to restructure the Ministry of Finance by establishing a new ministry or agency specifically dedicated to managing tax collection and state revenue, a top aide to President-elect Prabowo Subianto says.
Prabowo-Gibran government plans major restructuring of SOE ministry
The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration is reportedly set to transform the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) into a Non-Ministerial Government Institution (LPNK).
President Jokowi directs military, police to ensure security ahead of power transfer
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo summoned up senior officers of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) at the Nusantara Hall of the State Palace in the new capital Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan, on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Constitutional Court rejects judicial review of KPK leadership age requirement
The Constitutional Court (MK) has rejected the lawsuit on judicial review of Article 29(e) of Law No. 19/2019 on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which pertains to the age requirement for KPK leadership candidates.
President Jokowi inaugurates new counterterrorism agency chief
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Inspector General Eddy Hartono as the new Head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) in a ceremony held at the State Palace on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
NU figure Saifullah Yusuf inaugurated as Social Affairs Minister
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Saifullah Yusuf as Minister of Social Affairs on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, replacing Tri Rismaharini, who resigned from her post to run in the upcoming East Java gubernatorial election.
Prabowo meets with Russian Ambassador, discusses bilateral and global affairs
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Gennadievich Tolchenov at the Indonesian Defense Ministry in Jakarta on Monday September 9, 2024, discussing measures to strengthen Indonesia-Russia cooperation, anticipate security challenges and maintain global stability.
Prabowo mulls to include Taruna Nusantara alumni in new cabinet
President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who is set to govern the country from 2024 to 2029 alongside Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is considering to recruit several alumni of the Defense Ministry-run Taruna Nusantara High School as his Cabinet members.
LDII considers managing coal mining permits offered by the government
Chairman of the Islamic Da'wah Indonesia Institution (LDII), Chriswanto Santoso, has suggested that the organization is carefully evaluating the government's offer of coal mining permits (IUP) to religious organizations.
Prabowo to reestablish Housing Ministry, aiming for 2 million rural homes in first year
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to revive the Ministry of Housing, a move that would separate it from the current Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), signaling a strong commitment to addressing housing needs in Indonesia.
KPK chief doubts Prabowo's anti-corruption campaign due to budget constraints
Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Nawawi Pomolango, expressed skepticism about President-elect Prabowo Subianto's ability to execute his ambitious anti-corruption agenda, citing significant budgetary constraints that could hinder these efforts.