KIP-K Implementation Issues

Apr 21, 2026 | Law, Politics

The participation rate of Indonesian high school graduates and their equivalents who continue to higher education remains relatively low, with economic constraints as one of the primary barriers. Amid these challenges, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)...

No deal with Google—but what about the state itself?

Apr 21, 2026 | Law, Market

The latest court session in the corruption trial involving former education minister Nadiem Makarim has added a new layer of complexity rather than clarity. Three former executives of Google appeared as defense witnesses, firmly denying any form of agreement or...

Purbaya challenges Fadli Zon over royal legitimacy

Apr 21, 2026 | Law

A lawsuit filed by Purboyo—often identified as Purbaya, a rival claimant who styles himself as PB XIV—at the State Administrative Court against a decree issued by Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture, may appear to be a routine administrative dispute. In reality, it exposes...

A Kartini gift—or a compromise in disguise?

Apr 21, 2026 | Law, Politics

House of Representatives moved to pass the long-delayed domestic workers protection bill, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad called it a “gift” for Kartini Day.  After 22 years of legislative limbo, the symbolism is powerful. Millions of domestic workers—mostly women—have waited...

ENI’s major discovery in Ganal Block

Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

Italian oil and gas giant Eni announced a new giant gas discovery made by the Geliga‑1 exploration well, drilled in the Ganal block in the Kutei Basin, offshore Indonesia, approximately 70 km from the East Kalimantan coast. ENI acquired controlling stake in Ganal...

Financing Prabowo’s Co-Op Program

Apr 21, 2026 | Market

The government has officially opened recruitment for 30,000 managers of the Red-and-White Village Cooperative (KDMP) till April 24. More than 200,000 applicants are now lining up to be hired by BP BUMN, regulatory agency for state-owned enterprises, on a two-year...

Overvalued stocks: Fore Coffee

Apr 21, 2026 | Market

Shares of Fore Coffee (FORE) ended lower by 2.1% to Rp930 on Monday (Apr 20) even when the company reported strong operations in the first quarter 2026. Despite the correction, FORE remains one of the most overvalued stocks in the market. It was last traded with PE...

Krakatau Posco: Improved, but not enough

Apr 20, 2026 | Industries

POSCO, one of the world’s largest steel producers, has reportedly pledged to add US$4 billion investments in Indonesia until 2029 during President Prabowo’s recent visit to South Korea.  The expansion project has been delayed more than one decade after PT Krakatau...

BGN & the scaling up of corruption

Apr 20, 2026 | Market

The use of BGN’s budget has once again come under scrutiny. It is not about the contract value. It is about accountability of funds managed by BGN for the free ‘nutritious’ meal (MBG) program, given the scaling up to over Rp335 trillion this year from Rp71 trillion...

Hashim’s “normal “and the illusion of oversight

Apr 20, 2026 | Market, Politics

Hashim Djojohadikusumo described food safety failures in the government’s Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program as “normal,” he may have intended to contextualize the challenges of scaling a massive initiative. But taken together with his remarks about...