#Politic & Social
The 2nd IAF in Bali expected to produce US$3.5 billion cooperations deals
The 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) event in Nusa Dua, Bali on September 1- 3, 2024, is expected to produce deliverables that can be implemented and have an immediate impact, with values expected up to US$3.5 billion.
Sandiaga Uno withdraws from West Java Gubernatorial race
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has decided not to run in the 2024 West Java gubernatorial election upon careful consideration, including discussions with his family and seeking divine guidance (istiqarah).
MAKI calls for probe into alleged use of private jet by Jokowi's son and daughter-in-law
The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) has raised concerns over the alleged use of a private jet to travel overseas by Kaesang Pangarep and Erina Gudono, the son and daughter-in-law of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (Jokowi), suggesting it is considered a form of gratification.
PM expresses Singaporean investors’ commitment to invest in Indonesia
Singaporean Prime Minister Laurence Wong expresses the interest and commitment of several Singaporean companies to invest in Indonesia, including the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), industrial estates, and power plants in Batam, Bintan, and Karimun (BBK) zone.
PDI-P names Risma to challenge Khofifah in East Java gubernatorial election
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has named party cadre and Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini or Risma, to challenge former Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa in the November 27, 2024 East Java gubernatorial election.
PDI-P hesitates to decide on Jakarta Gubernatorial Election, expert says
Political analysts believe the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is currently hesitant about its strategy for this year's Jakarta gubernatorial election, citing both positive and negative implications for the party, particularly if they decide to support non-party figure like Anies Baswedan.
Surya Paloh re-elected as Nasdem Party chairman for 2024-2029 term
The Nasdem Party's High Council, or commonly referred to as Board of Trustees, has re-elected Surya Paloh as Chairman for the 2024-2029 period, following a plenary meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Rosan aspires to elevate Singapore's investmentin Indonesia
Minister of Investment/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, has set the target of seeing increased Singapore’s investment in Indonesia, surpassing the current benchmark of US$63.17 billion, which reflects the cumulative Singapore’s investment 2019 to June 2024, accounting for 29.8 percent of Indonesia's total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
PDI-P likely to name Pramono Anung, rule out Anies for Jakarta governorship race
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) will likely nominate its own cadre and rule out an outsider to contest the November 27, 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin named for Central Java Governor Race as Kaesang withdraws
As Kaesang Pangarep constitutionally barred to run, Gerindra Party officially announced Ahmad Luthfi and Taj Yasin Maimoen as their pair of candidates for the Central Java gubernatorial election.
NU secures IUP for coal in East Kalimantan, plans exploration in January 2025
The Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization has officially obtained a special mining business permit (IUP) for coal in East Kalimantan, citing plans to begin the exploration phase in January 2025.
Bahlil unanimously elected as chairman of Golkar Party
The eleventh National Congress of Golkar Party has unanimously endorsed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia as the party chairman for the 2024 -2029 period after all party branch offices in the country’s 38 provinces and 514 regencies/cities expressed their support for him.