#Politic & Social
OJK supports Muhammadiyah’s move to establish, acquire Islamic Bank
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has given the green light to the Muhammadiyah Muslim organization to establish or acquire an Islamic bank in Indonesia, citing the authority’s objective of fostering the growth of a robust and competitive Islamic banking industry.
Uncertainty surrounds capital’s move to IKN as Independence Day celebration nears
With the 79th Indonesia Independence Day celebration approaching in a month, rumors have emerged regarding President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's potential delay in relocating his office to the new capital city, Nusantara (IKN).
Golkar nominates Jusuf Hamka to partner with Kaesang in Jakarta election
Golkar Party has named businessman Jusuf Hamka, also known as Babah Alun, as their candidate for Deputy Jakarta Governorship, alongside Kaesang Pangarep, Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), in the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election.
House factions support the 2025 US$2.73 billion state capital injection for SOEs
All nine factions in Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) have expressed their support for the proposed US$2.73 billion State Capital Injection for State-owned Enterprises for the 2025 fiscal year.
Prabowo administration expected to continue implementing job creation law
As the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election Prabowo Subianto prepares to assume State leadership, the Secretary of the Task Force for the Job Creation Law, Arif Budimanta, expressed hope that the implementation of the Job Creation Law will continue under the new administration.
Concerns rise over women's representation setback in 2024 election
The 2024 General Elections are being criticized as a significant regression for women's representation, largely due to the Election Commission's (KPU) handling of the affirmative policy requiring a minimum of 30 percent female legislative candidates.
ESDM ministry opens mineral mining management to religious mass organizations
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said that business entities of religious mass organizations (ormas) also have the opportunity to manage mineral mining in Indonesia although the priority special mining business permit (WIUPK) area on offer are for coal mining.
CITIC CLSA ASEAN Forum showcases investment opportunities in Indonesia, SE Asia
Jakarta − The 20th CITIC CLSA ASEAN Forum began on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, bringing altogether over 600 delegates from 16 countries, including more than 300 institutional investors and 300 senior executives from 110 of the region’s top growth companies.
Experts reveal nickel mining's impact on marine sedimentation, public health
Research conducted by experts at Ternate-based Khairun University highlights the severe impact of nickel mining on marine sedimentation and public health, especially in the coastal areas near East Halmahera regency, North Maluku province.
APNI confirms long lifespan of Indonesia’s nickel reserves
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has confirmed that the lifespan of Indonesia’s nickel reserves remains extensive, with significant untapped potential still available for exploration.
PKS endorses Anies Baswedan, Sohibul Iman for Jakarta leadership election
Muslim-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has officially nominated Anies Baswedan and Sohibul Iman as their candidates for governorship and deputy governorship of Jakarta, while seeking support from other political parties to increase their voters’ base and winning chances in the regional election.
Legal integrity under threat with selective law enforcement, rise of authoritarianism: Scholars
Amid growing concerns over the politicization of Indonesia's legal system, the Nurcholish Madjid Society (NCMS) recently hosted a public discussion titled "Law as a Political Weapon," addressing the alarming trends in selective law enforcement and the potential rise of authoritarianism.