#Public Affairs
Foreign companies under scrutiny for worsening air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore
Several foreign companies are being scrutinized as potential contributors to deteriorating air quality in various regions of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
International seminar on water security: Defense University of Indonesia address the water crisis with advanced technologies
In response to the growing water crisis in Indonesia, Universitas Pertahanan (Defense University) in collaboration with Indonesia Business Post Media organized a Water Security Seminar - Technology for Indonesia on Friday, September 22, 2023.
IKN Authority partners with universities and stakeholders to transform IKN into a sustainable ecotourism hub
The IKN Authority collaborates with various parties to realize IKN as an ecotourism city that uses the concept of a sustainable urban forest.
Record high income inequality in Indonesia revealed, paylater debt trap and opportunity in business
The Gini ratio index in March 2023 illustrates that the gap in spending between the poor and the rich in Indonesia has increased and reached a record high in the last five years. However, it gives certain business opportunities such as the paylater business.
Bank Indonesia ready for rupiah redenomination despite experts warn of economic risks and challenges
Bank Indonesia (BI) expressed its readiness to redenominate the Rupiah. Despite this, there are dangers of redenomination of the economy if not prepared. Several experts have shed light on the issue.
Who's next? A look at Prabowo, Ganjar, and Anies electability survey
Three notable survey institutions had released results of surveys regarding the electability of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections.
BSI’s data breach: A menace to Indonesia’s banking security
A ransomware cybercriminal group Lockbit 3.0 claimed on Saturday (14/5) that they have acquired 1.5 terabytes of data from PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). This massive breach comprises of sensitive personal information belonging to a staggering 15 million customers and staff members of the bank.
Breaking the silence: gender-based violence against women journalists
A member of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) Veryanto Sitohang revealed that women journalists face a high risk of experiencing gender-based violence while carrying out their journalistic duties.
Indonesian medical personnel protest against new health draft bill
The draft Health Bill (RUU) was protested by thousands of medical personnel in Indonesia, claiming that the Health Draft Bill is detrimental to medical personnel.
U.S. investigates the venture between Ford, China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and PT Vale Indonesia
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio asked the Biden administration to investigate Ford Motor Co's plan to partner with PT Vale Indonesia, and China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt in a $4.5 billion nickel processing facility in Indonesia for the production of EV batteries.
KAI Commuter to purchase 16 new trains from INKA in IDR4 trillion investment
PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) or KAI Commuter has prepared an investment of IDR 4 trillion for the procurement of 16 new trains produced by PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero) or PT INKA. This procurement will be operational in 2025-2026, according to the KAI Commuter VP Corporate Secretary Erni Sylviane Purba on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
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.