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Rural co-ops to enjoy interest rate of just 6% on KMP microloans, Zulkifli says

As the government rushes ahead to meet the KMP program's launch date on July 21, it risks leaving behind necessary legal support, including a Finance Ministry regulation currently being drafted and the Cooperatives Law revision being deliberated at the House.

11 hours ago
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BI slashes rates again to boost growth

The rupiah was under pressure in the first half of the year, trading near its lowest levels since the Asian financial crisis on the back of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. ...

1 day ago
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Industry group decries supply shortage, high prices in cheap gas program

The HKI is urging the government to fulfill its fixed priced for industrial gas, or else open the door to imports if the available domestic supply was not enough to meet demand. ...

1 day ago

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Electric two-wheeler incentives back in August, govt says

EV bikes sales in the first half of 2025 have plummeted, falling by 30 to 40 percent compared with the same period last year.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia free meal plan stunted by delays, protests, poisonings

Large-scale aid programs in Indonesia have a history of allegations of graft at both the regional and national levels.

2 weeks ago
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Trump says he will put 20 percent tariff on Vietnam's exports

The figure is lower than the April announcement that US importers of Vietnamese goods would have had to pay a 46 percent tariff.

2 weeks ago
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Whoosh losses raise doubts over Surabaya extension

The state-owned enterprises (SOEs) consortium involved in the operation of the Whoosh, PT Pilar Sinergi BUMN Indonesia (PSBI), recorded Rp 4.19 trillion in losses last year.

2 weeks ago
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Govt targets 15,000 barrels per day from community oil wells

The energy ministry has identified around 7,000 potentially productive community wells in Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Java and East Java.

2 weeks ago
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Danantara to receive $10b funding from foreign banks, CEO claims

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani noted that the agency had already secured $7 billion in international investment commitments from Qatar, Russia, China and Australia.  

2 weeks ago
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US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-and spending bill, setting up House battle

The vote in the House, where Republicans hold a 220-212 majority, is likely to be close.

2 weeks ago
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RI pushes EV battery, critical mineral projects to woo US in tariff talks

State asset fund Danantara will also be involved in the mineral project being offered.

2 weeks ago
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JETP head flags bottlenecks in green energy procurement

For the transition to succeed, JETP emphasized that PLN must not only accelerate renewable procurement but also prioritize inclusive access and ensure project viability across all regions.

2 weeks ago
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China to keep anti-dumping steel duties on Indonesia, EU and South Korea

The duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled plates, first levied by Beijing in 2019, range from 20.2 percent for Indonesian imports to 43 percent for those from the EU.

2 weeks ago
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Canada rescinds tax on US tech firms in hopes of Trump trade deal

The digital services tax, enacted last year, would have seen US service providers such as Alphabet and Amazon on the hook for a multi-billion-dollar payment in Canada by Monday, analysts have said. 

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia to relax import rules as US tariff deadline nears

Five commodities prioritized for deregulation include forestry products, subsidized fertilizers, raw materials for plastic, other fuel types and food trays used in President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals program.

2 weeks ago
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Govt drops foreign loan plan for Prabowo’s 3 million homes push

Public Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar “Ara” Sirait stated that funding is now expected to come from the state asset fund Danantara, which plans to allocate Rp 130 trillion (US$8 billion) for the housing sector.

3 weeks ago
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Govt cuts corners on cooperatives program despite pending bill

Experts have criticized the move as a regulatory shortcut that risks legal inconsistencies, undermines the democratic principles of cooperatives and exposes them to poor governance and potential financial pitfalls.

3 weeks ago
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Govt to renovate 2 million houses by end of 2025

With Rp 21.8 million in repair subsidies earmarked for each house, the country must pour Rp 43.6 trillion from the state budget to turn the plan into reality.

3 weeks ago
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Mixed signals on tiny homes could undermine housing program

The housing ministry's internal tug-of-war over the "mini" homes plan could cause confusion among investors and eventually derail the President's flagship program, experts warn.

3 weeks ago
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Government prepares regulations on uranium, thorium processing

Indonesia is moving apace with its nuclear ambitions, drafting a new regulation on the domestic processing of uranium and thorium for nuclear energy.

3 weeks ago
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Danantara takes over capital injection role for SOEs

Before Danantara’s formation, any SOE seeking additional capital had to submit a PMN proposal for approval by the House and the Finance Ministry, a process that was anything but swift.

3 weeks ago
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EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback

The European Commission said Friday it intends to scrap new rules against greenwashing after they hit a roadblock in the final stretch from conservative lawmakers calling them too onerous for businesses.

3 weeks ago
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Tax revenue down 10% yoy in May amid payment shifts, policy changes

Mirroring a fall in tax collection, state revenue also declined to Rp 995.3 trillion (US$61 billion) in May, down by 11 percent from Rp 1.1 quadrillion in the same period last year.

4 weeks ago
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PLN might sit out solar power export projects to Singapore

PLN is unlikely to be directly involved in the initial phase of planned solar power exports from Indonesia to Singapore. An energy expert said the state-owned power provider should prioritize meeting its commitments under the electricity procurement business plan (RUPTL), given its limited capital and extensive domestic responsibilities.

4 weeks ago
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Netherlands expresses interest to help build $80b giant sea wall project

Dutch state-run financial institution Invest International and the Public Works Ministry signed a letter of intent (LoI) during the Dutch Economic Mission to Indonesia forum on Monday

4 weeks ago
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RI nickel lacks sufficient environmental oversight

Experts say more needs to be done to properly fix nickel industry governance in the country, including stricter supervision and recalibration of its downstreaming push.

4 weeks ago
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I-EU CEPA talks end, but deal won’t take effect before 2027

Once fully implemented, the trade agreement is expected to increase Indonesia’s exports to the EU by as much as 50 percent over three years.

1 month ago
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Indonesia banks on Danantara to reignite stalled waste-to-energy projects

The government aims to finalize the revised regulation next month to tackle the country’s mounting waste crisis by the end of President Prabowo Subianto’s term in 2029.

1 month ago
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Bandung mayor urges govt to reopen Husein Sastranegara Airport

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan has argued that many travelers from Bandung prefer to fly from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport rather than go to Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, after Husein Sastranegara Airport’s closure in 2023.  

1 month ago
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Govt plans to raise poverty line despite risky optics

The government plans to push up the poverty line in a move that would bring Indonesia’s measure closer to that of the World Bank, even though that could be politically risky, as it would categorize more people as poor.

1 month ago
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Prabowo asks Jakarta to shell out half of seawall costs

The seawall development in Jakarta is part of the 500-kilometer Giant Sea Wall megaproject along Java's northern coast, which is estimated to cost up to $80 billion and take 20 years to complete.

1 month ago
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Planned MRT extension to South Tangerang to cost $1.25b

The extension would connect 12 stations in key areas, including Ciputat, Pondok Cabe, Pamulang and Serpong, along a 22.6-kilometer elevated track.

1 month ago
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Former Prabowo expert says Sri Mulyani blocking promised revenue body

A former Prabowo aide has accused the Finance Minister of overreach by hampering the administration's efforts to establish a new agency to improve state revenue, as promised on the campaign trail last year.

1 month ago

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Thu, July 17, 2025

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