Prabowo administration accelerates green transition, strengthens global partnerships

The administration of President Prabowo Subianto plans to accelerate the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) through various strategies in an effort to achieve its emission reduction target.   Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the government will also revise the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) in an effort … Read more

President inaugurates Batang Industropolis KEK, targeting US$45.6 billion investment

Mineral security partnership and energy geostrategy By: Sampe L. PurbaThe Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) is an initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State in 2022. This initiative currently collaborates with 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, Finland, and the European Union (EU). The goal is to accelerate public and private investment in a … Read more

Prabowo unveils US$30 billion investment to create 8 new million jobs

Mineral security partnership and energy geostrategy By: Sampe L. PurbaThe Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) is an initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State in 2022. This initiative currently collaborates with 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, Finland, and the European Union (EU). The goal is to accelerate public and private investment in a … Read more

Graft allegations in National Data Center linked to 2024 ransomware attack

The Central Jakarta Prosecutors’ Office is investigating a case of alleged corruption in the procurement of goods/services and the management of the Provisional National Data Center (PDNS) at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi).   The prosecutor’s office suspects that this corruption was the cause of the ransomware attack in 2024 which paralyzed … Read more

Indonesia repatriates 554 citizens from online scam operation in Myanmar conflict zone

The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Bangkok, Thailand and the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar are coordinating to try to repatriate 554 Indonesian citizens involved in online fraud from the armed conflict area in Myawaddy, Myanmar.   On Friday, March 14, 2025, the Indonesian Ambassador to Bangkok, Rachmat Budiman accompanied by the Director of Protection of … Read more

Deputy House Speaker dismisses Sri Mulyani’s resignation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives(DPR), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, has dismissed rumors of Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s resignation from her post in the Red and White Cabinet.  Dasco, who is also Deputy Chairman of Prabowo’s Gerindra Party, said he had verified the information to the government and ensured that there is no … Read more

House, government begin talks on TNI law revisions amid concerns

The government and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have begun discussing the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which has been put under the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).   Commission I has held a meeting with TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto along with Army Chief of … Read more

Indonesian fishing crew still vulnerable to exploitation: ILO Survey

A new survey by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that Indonesian fishing crew members continue to face serious labor rights violations, including forced labor, lack of written contracts, excessive working hours, and inadequate access to social protection.   The survey, conducted between November 2023 and … Read more

Forest conversion causes flood disaster in Jakarta, Bekasi: Forest Watch

Flood that hit Puncak Bogor area in West Java following high intensity rainfalls has disrupted activities and damaged infrastructure in some areas, while its impact spread to Jakarta and Bekasi City due to the overflowing of Ciliwung River, Bekasi River, and Cisadane River, a finding by Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI) reveals. FWI finding also reveals … Read more

Primary Discussions on Retirement Age and Civilian Roles – Archyde Overview

The Debate Over Indonesia’s Military Involvement in Civilian Roles: A Deep Dive into the TNI Law Amendments Jakarta, March 11, 2025 – Proposed amendments to Indonesia’s Law No. 34/2004, regulating the military (TNI), have stirred a significant national conversation about the boundaries between military influence and civilian governance. These changes, evaluated by the House of … Read more