#Regulations
Erick outlines SOE ministry’s expanded role, seeks Rp604 B budget for 2026
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir clarified the evolving role of his ministry in light of the newly established sovereign wealth fund BPI Danantara during a hearing with SOEs and Investment Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
House approves 2026 economic growth target of 5.2–5.8 percent
Finance Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) has approved the government's proposed 2026 economic growth target, setting the figure between 5.2 and 5.8 percent, higher than the 5 percent projected for 2025.
SOE Minister replaces Bulog CEO after four months in office
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has replaced Novi Helmy Prasetya as president director of state logistics agency Perum Bulog, only four months after his appointment.
Yearly RKAB could undermine investment, govt should keep 3-year system: APNI
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has raised concerns over the government's plan to revert the validity period of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) from three years back to one year, warning that the move could disrupt investment certainty, operational efficiency, and national economic contribution from nickel mining.
Government begins inventory of illegal oil wells, targets July completion
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has launched an inventory taking of community-operated illegal oil wells across 10 priority regions, with completion targeted by the end of July 2025.
RI targets 70% utilization in textile industry as new import rules take effect
Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TPT) industry can reach a 70 percent utilization rate in the second half of 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming implementation of a revised trade regulation aimed at curbing excessive imports and revitalizing domestic manufacturing.
North Sumatra governor to testify in KPK probe into graft case at public works agency
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has expressed his readiness to testify before Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators over a corruption case that has led to the arrest of the Head of the province’s Public Works Agency, Topan Obaja Putra Ginting.
Indonesia's power transition in critical turning point amid new RUPTL rollout
The recent release of 2025 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) is a vital milestone in the nation’s energy transition, but serious implementation gaps and misalignments with climate commitments remain, according to Dody Setiawan, Senior Climate and Energy Analyst at EMBER.
Government to legalize community oil wells, allow sales to Pertamina
The government is set to legalize crude oil extraction activities carried out by local communities across Indonesia, a move that could formalize the production of up to 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) and ensure its sales to State energy company PT Pertamina.
Strict rules for SOE directors earn praise, boost public trust in Danantara
The imposition of strict regulations for directors of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is seen as a positive development for Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) for they will allow the agency to sharpen its focus on performance and integrity.
President Prabowo resolves Sumatra islands dispute in Aceh's favor
President Prabowo Subianto has ruled that the four contested islands in northern Sumatra will fall under the administrative jurisdiction Aceh Province in a decisive move to resolve a prolonged territorial dispute.
Without clear funding scheme, investors will "smile, nod, then flee”: Sri Mulyani
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has highlighted a critical gap in Indonesia’s infrastructure development − the lack of credible funding plans −which she says is the main reason private investors remain hesitant to engage in large-scale national projects.