Starlink Seeks Permission from Kominfo to Provide Internet Access in Eastern Indonesia
Jakarta – Satellite internet Starlink owned by Elon Musk has ‘asked for blessing’ from the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) related to providing access internet in eastern Indonesia. The Director General of Public Information and Communication (Dirjen IKP) of the Ministry of Communication and Information, Usman Kansong, said that the Coordinating Minister for Maritime […]
Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Reveals Plans for Meeting with Tesla’s Elon Musk for Starlink Collaboration in Indonesia
Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan revealed plans for a meeting with Tesla boss Elon Musk in October. Then, what will be discussed? Luhut said that his meeting with one of the richest people in the world was related to cooperation with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite. As for Starlink, […]
Li Qiang’s Arrival at ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Jakarta – Chinese Premier (PM) Li Qiang arrived in Indonesia to attend the 43rd Summit ASEAN. The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan welcomed Li Qiang in person. Li Qiang landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tuesday (5/9/2023), at 15.50 WIB. The moment of Li Qiang’s arrival was broadcast on the screen […]
Issues and Evaluations of the Jabodebek LRT Operations
Jakarta – The Coordinating Minister for the Economy Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan spoke about operations Greater Jakarta LRT which is still plagued with disturbances. Luhut emphasized that there was no mistake in the Jabodebek LRT. “Look, the LRT doesn’t have any mistakes thingumajigIt’s still just being calibrated,” said Luhut at the Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, […]
The Decrease in OTT Cases in Jakarta: A Positive Sign for Corruption Reduction
Jakarta – The red-handed operation (OTT) carried out by the KPK during the first half of 2023 totaled three cases. The KPK denied that this achievement was affected by the statement by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan who asked the KPK not to conduct OTT anymore. “Ahh not really,” said KPK […]
Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan reveals Elon Musk’s reasons for delaying Tesla investments worldwide
Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan opens up about Elon Musk’s reasons for delaying Tesla investments around the world. Luhut said global economic conditions were the main problem. Luhut said that during a face-to-face meeting in the United States, Elon Musk admitted that he did not want to go […]
Indonesia Plans to Halt Gas Exports, Focus on Domestic Usage – Coordinating Minister
Jakarta – The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the government would not approve new gas export contract extensions. This is done because the government plans to stop gas exports. Regarding stopping gas exports abroad, according to Luhut, this policy is still awaiting approval from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). What’s […]
Coordinating Minister Luhut Emphasizes the Three Functions of KPK in Preventing Corruption
Jakarta – The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan reminded KPK three functions in preventing corruption. Luhut said enforcement was the last function of KPK. “Actually there are three functions of the KPK. System improvement, then prevention, final enforcement. I repeat, enforcement is the last,” Luhut said while speaking in a […]
Criticism of Low TKDN Requirement for Incentives to Producers of Electric Vehicles
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Energy economics observer from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Fahmy Radhi criticized the requirements for the level of domestic components (TKDN) imposed on producers. electric vehicle as a condition of receiving incentives. According to him, 40 percent TKDN is too low. “At least it’s 85 percent,” Fahmy told Tempo, Friday, June 30, 2023. […]
Indonesia’s Nickel Downstream Policy: Strengthening Downstream for Increased Value
Jakarta – The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) responded to the International Monetary Fund/IMF) who asked Indonesia not to expand its nickel downstream policy by banning the export of raw materials in other commodities. Spokesperson for the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi said Indonesia as a sovereign […]