#Public Affairs
Rise of illegal cigarettes sparks concern among businesses in Nusa Tenggara
The circulation of illegal cigarettes has increased in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara as of May 2, 2023. The rise of illegal cigarettes has caused unrest among the public, especially cigarette businesses who are losing money.
Latest survey shows public's satisfaction toward Jokowi reaches 78.5 percent
The Indonesian Political Indicators survey institute released the results of a latest survey related to the performance of Preisdent Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. The survey findings noted that the total public satisfaction toward the performance of the president reached 78.5 percent, which is the highest in the past nine years.
Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) office attacked leaves two injured and perpetrator dead
The shooting incident occurred at the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) office in Central Jakarta on May 2, 2023. The perpetrator was reportedly killed, leaving two people injured.
Hot temperature in Indonesia potentially threatens food security, agriculture
Hot weather conditions in Indonesia could threaten food security and the agriculture sector, a researcher at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), Mukhammad Faisol Amir, said in a statement issued on Sunday (30/4).
Workers unite on May Day 2023 to repeal Omnibus Law and fair labor treatment
The Association of Indonesian Trade Unions (ASPEK Indonesia) submitted a number of demands made by laborers during May Day 2023 in an effort to fight policies that are very detrimental to workers stipulated under the Omnibus Law.
Fake QRIS code, new threats to digital banking ecosystem
The recent case of fake QRIS codes installed in charity boxes presents a major hurdle amid Bank Indonesia’s efforts to develop a digital, tech-based payment system.
Firli Bahuri, chairman of KPK alleged corruption, and leaks reports received by Metro Jaya Regional Police
The Metro Jaya Regional Police received a total of 6 reports related to the Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri. Two of the reports were filed by anti-corruption organization.
China demands Indonesian state budget guarantee on high-speed train raises debt trap concerns
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, revealed that the China Development Bank (CDB) has asked for guarantees through the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) to provide loans for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train (KCJB) project.
KPK suspects IDR 14.5 billion corruption in railway project
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspected a corruption had occurred in railway repairs project amounting up to IDR 14.5 billion (US$ 971,337). The investigation on the suspects are still ongoing.
Iwan Suwito address housing shortages in Australia as it battles with immigration
Australia is grappling with a housing backlog as a million immigrants arrive. Iwan Sunito, CEO of One Global Capital, shares insights into the situation.
Indonesia, WRI join forces to achieve FOLU Net Sink 2030 targets
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research non-profit organization, have teamed up on February 17, 2023, to achieve the objectives of the FOLU (Forestry and Other Land Uses) Net Sink 2030. These objectives include decreasing emissions from the forestry and other land use industry and increasing carbon absorption, Antara news agency reported.
Indonesia's hajj pilgrimage fee rises to IDR 49.8 million while Saudi Arabia lowers it by 30%
The government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to set the 2023 hajj pilgrimage fee at IDR 49.8 million (US$ 3,281.13) per individual, far from the 2022's cost of IDR 39.89 million. Ironically, the decision was taken after the Saudi Arabia government announced that it would lower the hajj cost by 30%.