Indonesia Investment Authority in Search of Sovereign Wealth
The Indonesia Investment Authority is set to merge with Danantara, but it still fails to optimize investments and faces ongoing issues with foreign investor confidence.
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The Indonesia Investment Authority is set to merge with Danantara, but it still fails to optimize investments and faces ongoing issues with foreign investor confidence.
Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.
Interviews with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Sritex President Commissioner Iwan Setiawan Lukminto on the company’s bailout.
The term “Medan Block” emerged during the trial of former North Maluku Governor, Abdul Gani Kasuba. Medan Block is believed to refer to pre-allocated nickel mining concessions in Halmahera.
The PDI-P received the most positions as leaders of the DPR working bodies. Surya Paloh met with Bahlil Lahadalia to discuss the allocation of commission chairs.
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Rohingya refugees in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are treated differently than those in Indonesia.
The increasingly overcrowded refugee camps demand improvements in the mechanisms for handling Rohingya refugees. The number of refugees continues to rise.
There is an increasingly real threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity. It cannot be overcome through empty slogans at international forums.
KPU Chair Mochammad Afifuddin on turbulence within his institution following the dismissal of Hasyim Asy’ari, and the Constitutional Court’s decision on the regional head elections.
The KPK uncovered alleged embezzlement of the Taspen pension fund involving Sinarmas Sekuritas. The result of poor supervision by the OJK.
The family members of some ministers enter the fishery business. Other problems, such as the activity of illegal foreign vessels and the abuse of crew members, still prevail.
Explanations from State Secretary Minister Pratikno and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on fishery business and the case of illegal ships in eastern Indonesia.
Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revives a shutdown port. There is indication that the minister’s son is involved in the fisheries business.
Jakarta is striving to provide inclusive transportation, but challenges remain, from funding issues to construction oversight.
The race for the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is heating up amid a flurry of allegations against certain candidates. There is suspicion of backing from business circles.
The plan to export sea sand faces obstacles from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Oppositions also come from the DPR.
Dozens of companies are seeking permits to process marine sediment. They include businessmen, regional head candidates, and former cabinet ministers.
Indonesia is poised to fall into the middle-income trap. Only a few people enjoy the economy pie.
Prabowo Subianto is to form a cabinet comprising numerous ministers. This is made possible through a revision of the law.
Two rivals in Jakarta’s upcoming regional elections are sharpening their winning strategies. There is a rift in the Indonesia Onward Coalition.
China’s economic crisis has the potential to spread around the world. It can kill industries and manufactured goods in many countries.
Foreign companies are urging President Joko Widodo to implement the power wheeling scheme. The private sector is pushing to hasten the energy transition.
Articles on power wheeling prevent the legislation of a New and Renewable Energy Bill. State electricity company PLN’s unique position could be left precarious.
Indonesia and the Vatican enjoyed a good relationship long before the Pope’s visit. The Vatican reportedly helped Indonesia lobby the European Union.
Catholics eagerly follow Pope Francis’ visit. Some are willing to spend a large sum of money to participate in the grand mass with the Pope.
Pope Francis received a warm welcome on his visit to Indonesia. Appearing with simplicity, he brought a mission of inter-faith dialogue.
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Chair of the Presidium of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Monsignor Antonius Subianto Bunjamin spoke about the preparations for Pope Francis’ visit.
The current account deficit threatens the Indonesian economy. The value of the rupiah could fall further, triggering an economic crisis.
Police act excessively in handling the demonstrations nationwide in support of the Constitutional Court decision. Where are the President and Vice President?
The transition to nuclear energy must be accelerated to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity. It is more environmentally friendly.
The hijacking of the Constitutional Court’s decision on the Regional Head Election Law affects investor confidence, and political commotion hurts Prabowo’s government.
M.H. Thamrin was not the type of council member who would simply show up, sit down, remain silent, and collect a paycheck. The Tiger of Volksraad was highly militant and vocal in championing the people’s interests. His roar resonated as far as Europe and America.
The definition of “Indonesia” transcends old walls. Indonesians are anyone who considers it their homeland.
Tommy Hermawan Lo’s name emerges following the mention of Mr. T in online gambling that involves human trafficking case. He is a director at a casino management company.
Banks regularly give credit to coal exporters who have deposits from foreign exchange proceeds of exports. It is prone to moral hazards.
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
Government debt breached the limit. Markets await a signal of prudent fiscal management from the incoming president.
Jokowi was initially considered as a good person and a man of the people. But he broke the hopes of those who voted for him.
As the country attempts to mediate major issues, Indonesia’s foreign policy appears vibrant but lacks a strong foundation.
Various cases of hacking and freedom of expression violations are rampant during Jokowi’s presidency. Victims range from public figures to ordinary people.
The 10 years of Joko Widodo’s administration leaves behind a mountain of debt. The management of the state budget shows minimal public participation and oversight.
People close to Prabowo Subianto will be given strategic posts. Jokowi gives his blessing.
The presence of Okko and Aoka disturbs home-industry breads produced by micro, small and medium businesses.
THE Indonesian Military proposes the removal of the article that prohibits military involvement in business activities in the revision of the TNI Law.
Indonesia is still one of the largest markets for global drugs. There is overlapping law enforcement from the BNN and the National Police.
Mass layoffs hit the textile industry. The latest import regulation triggered a flood of textile imports, causing the local industry to collapse.
The BNN indicates Indonesia is a potential market for international drug networks. An interview with the Chief of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Comr. Gen. Marthinus Hukom.
International drug networks are invading Indonesia. The Sinaloa Cartel from Mexico delivered methamphetamine concealed in a ceramic package.
Over a dozen Lambung Mangkurat University lecturers are suspected of manipulating the requirements to apply for a professorship. They could be stripped of their titles.
Indigenous people and villagers in Central Halmahera are facing clean water crisis. Community wells and river water are contaminated by nickel mining.
CEO of BCA, Jahja Setiaatmadja, explains the impacts of volatile exchange rates, rising government debt, and how the market awaits the new cabinet.
Rice production is predicted to drop dramatically this year, potentially leading to a rice crisis and triggering inflation and an economic crisis.
The KPK is investigating a case of land corruption in Rorotan, North Jakarta. The land was intended for the zero-down payment housing program. A go-cart racer is implicated in this case.
The guilty verdict for Karen Agustiawan shows that in Indonesia, even business decisions can easily lead to prosecution. This will have a long-term negative impact on our economy.
The KPK is once again investigating Hasto Kristiyanto regarding the Harun Masiku bribery case. This is a consequence of the dispute between the PDI-P and Jokowi.
The PDI-P is preparing to replace Hasto Kristiyanto after he was questioned by the KPK in the Harun Masiku case. They are wary of the Palace’s interference.
The KPK actually knows Harun Masiku’s location. He was once in Moro rebel territory in the Philippines.
The KPK questioned Hasto Kristiyanto again in connection with the Harun Masiku bribery case. Is it true that this is the result of the Presidential Palace interfering?
The rising exchange rate of the US dollar is causing business problems. Hedging efforts are of little help when the rupiah is very weak.
The merger between Tokopedia and TikTok Shop shifts the e-commerce business competition. The new entity is competing with Shopee.
Ignatius Suharyo explains the Catholic Church’s stance on the planned issuance of mining permits to mass organizations. He considers mining activities destructive to the environment.
A number of Prabowo Subianto supporters have been appointed as SOE commissioners. This risks compromising their oversight function.
Invasive alien species are attacking dozens of national parks in Indonesia. This is a serious threat that could have a negative impact on the ecosystem.
BP Tapera Commissioner, Heru Pudyo Nugroho, explains the compulsory 3 percent cut of monthly income for the public housing savings scheme.
Invasive alien plant species are infesting many national parks in Indonesia. There is no comprehensive solution yet.
Muhammadiyah’s fund transfer could trigger an equalization of the scale of business of sharia banks. Bank Syariah Indonesia has been too dominant over the sharia banking industry.
Muhammadiyah’s business networks cover various sectors, from education to financial services. It seeks to create a closed economic ecosystem.
Muhammadiyah withdrew trillions of rupiah from Bank Syariah Indonesia. It was the accumulation of various problems, from operational matters to appointment of commissioners.
The government grants mining concessions to religious organizations. What are the considerations behind the policy?
The Public Housing Savings program will only burden workers and companies. It is a way for the government to evade its responsibility to provide people’s housing.
Workers and entrepreneurs consider that the Tapera policy overlaps with the MLT program. Developers continue to benefit from both programs.
There is no possibility for Prabowo to go on a spending spree during his presidency. Debt repayment liabilities will shackle him.
The National Police denied any role of the former Red and White Task Force with the shadowing of the Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah. Police 2nd Brig. Iqbal Mustofa is not punished.
The rotation scene for Assistant Attorney General position is heating up ahead of the presidential inauguration. Candidates for Attorney General cannot come from political party officials.
One of the men who stalked the Assistant Attorney General is from the counterterrorism unit under the former Red and White Task Force. The operation is suspected to suppress the investigation of high-profile cases.
Mohammad Nuh, chairman of the Forum for Boards of Trustees of Legal Entity State Universities, explains the polemic over the single tuition fee (UKT).
State losses due to the trade of protected wildlife amounts to Rp13 trillion annually. These animals are being pooled in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has a design for universities to be able to independently fund higher education. He does not care about sky-high fees.
Prospective university students are backing away because they are unable to pay tuition fees. Some tuition reductions fail to make much of a difference.
Minister of Education Nadiem Makarim allegedly approved the recent increase in university tuition fees. It is considered to be an effort to commercialize education.
The Directorate-General of Law Enforcement at the Environment and Forestry Ministry prepares forced auctions on companies responsible for environmental damages.
Syahrul Yasin Limpo is alleged to have taken money from Agriculture Ministry officials. Those paying the money must also be held responsible.
Starlink starts to enliven the competition in the provision of internet services. There must be no protectionism that disadvantages the public.
Press freedom is increasingly in peril in the end of Jokowi’s term of office.
Constitutional Court’s Ethics Council Chair I Dewa Gede Palguna on his stance rejecting a revision to the Constitutional Court Law.
Syahrul Yasin Limpo denied ordering his subordinates to collect tributes. The money was used for the personal interests of his wife and children.
Agriculture Ministry high-ranking officials routinely took up collections to raise money for Syahrul Yasin Limpo from 2020 to 2023. They often used the treasurer’s cash account.
Democracy requires opposition so that government policies can be kept in check.
The fintech lending business is increasingly losing steam. Returns continue to decline while fund owners are opting for other investment portfolios.
Indonesia's economy poses some hurdles in continuing its growth trajectory. Political transition adds uncertainty.
Pollution from the Ombilin PLTU in Sumatra is a threat to the environment and human health. It is being addressed using a bogus energy transition solution.
Hundreds of electronic surveillance devices entered Indonesia from 2019 to 2021. One company is connected with the Israeli manufacturer of the Pegasus device.
Indonesia was one of the biggest importers of electronic wiretapping equipment from 2019-2021. This equipment is being used by various state agencies.
The OJK decides on stricter supervision and capital requirements for banks, a shock absorber for the financial system but a stranglehold on small banks.
Robert Bonosusatya denies involvement in the Bangka Belitung tin corruption case. He often discusses tin business with other entrepreneurs.
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of animal torture video content. This is a result of weak law enforcement.
Indonesian badminton men’s singles coach, Irwansyah, talks about the achievements in the 2024 All England.
Market intervention has its limit. At a certain point, Bank Indonesia has no choice but raising its reference rate.
The police and the military open nighttime immunization outlets and reach out to remote communities. A businessman in Palembang open a Covid-19 vaccination center at his place of business.
Doctors and vaccinators need to create strategies in face of heavy resistance to vaccination from certain members of the community. Some use of the influence of community leaders.
The government opens up opportunities for private parties to participate in the market of paid booster vaccinations starting in 2022. It is seen as a violation of the law on pandemics.
Those who experience adverse events following immunization after receiving Covid-19 vaccination find it hard to claim for government compensation. The procedure is convoluted.
The paid vaccination program for individuals was canceled following criticism. Cabinet members are divided in their position on the program. Meanwhile, businesses complain that the private vaccination program for companies has various leaks. They are preparing to independently import vaccines.
Several regions have not yet reached their vaccination targets. Vaccine shipments from overseas are late.
Indonesian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ITAGI) Chair Sri Rezeki Hadinegoro said that the Covid-19 immunization has been fairly smooth albeit the vaccine shortage. The high mortality rate among the elderly population has prompted the government to shuffle the order of priority groups for vaccination. On the advice of the ITAGI, the elderly group was moved forward from the fourth to the second in line to be vaccinated along with public servants. Accoding to Sri Rezeki the main objective of vaccination was not to create heard immunity as widely publicized but rather to lower the death rate. Not only participating in the preparation of vaccination roadmap, the ITAGI also gives recommendations to the health ministry.
Half Hearted Vaccination
Diphtheria seems to always emerge throughout the year. Only vaccination can prevent an outbreak.
Last August, Raudatul Jannah called Ratna Ellyani's cellular phone to ask about the progress made in Tapin Regency's measles vaccination program, which at the time had only reached 45 percent of the program's target. "The figure was the lowest in all of South Kalimantan," said Ratna, wife of Tapin Regent Arifin Arpan, two weeks ago.
Raudatul, wife of South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor, asked the regent's wife to improve the sitation. Her objective was to achieve a 95-percent vaccination target within the following two weeks. Ratna, who is also chairperson of the Team of Motivators for Tapin's Family Welfare Improvement Group (PKK), immediately called Errani Martin, the regency's health services chief, to request a mapping of the vaccination program.
Last August, Raudatul Jannah called Ratna Ellyani's cellular phone to ask about the progress made in Tapin Regency's measles vaccination program, which at the time had only reached 45 percent of the program's target. "The figure was the lowest in all of South Kalimantan," said Ratna, wife of Tapin Regent Arifin Arpan, two weeks ago.
Raudatul, wife of South Kalimantan Governor Sahbirin Noor, asked the regent's wife to improve the sitation. Her objective was to achieve a 95-percent vaccination target within the following two weeks. Ratna, who is also chairperson of the Team of Motivators for Tapin's Family Welfare Improvement Group (PKK), immediately called Errani Martin, the regency's health services chief, to request a mapping of the vaccination program.
The aviation authorities discussed a number of factors related to the crash of Sriwijaya Air Flight SJ-182. The pilot was profiled and new information about suspected damage to the plane was examined.
The Spanish Flu is the deadliest pandemic in history, wiping out tens of millions of people between 1918 and 1919. It was also a nightmare in the Dutch East Indies.
After a respite of almost four years, Jakarta was staggered by terrorist bombings at the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels. Nine people died, including two suspected of being the perpetrators. Staying in Room 1808 at a cost of US$140 per night, the attackers brought in the bomb components in stages. It was two direct hits on Friday morning last week.
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