Indonesia Business Post

Prosecutors have alleged irregularities in the 2021 procurement of Chromebook laptops and Chrome Device Management (CDM) systems for schools, involving a former member of parliament and several business figures. Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti is accused of facilitating the involvement of three business associates in the process while serving on Commission X of the House … Read more

Indonesia is moving forward with a revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) following a drafting process described by Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas as prioritizing “meaningful public participation.” The minister announced the progress during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, January 5, 2026. Extensive Public Input A New Approach to Lawmaking According to Minister Agtas, … Read more

A temporary suspension on housing development permits in West Java province has been expanded province-wide, according to a circular issued by Governor Dedi Mulyadi on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The policy, initially targeted at the Greater Bandung area, now encompasses all regions of West Java. Expanded Moratorium Cites Rising Disaster Risk Governor Mulyadi’s Circular No. … Read more

Agrinas Turmoil: Is Indonesia’s Food Security Strategy Crumbling? The recent resignation of Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, president director of state-owned food security firm PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, just six months into his tenure, has sent ripples through Indonesia’s agricultural sector. Mota cited crippling bureaucracy within the parent holding company, BPI Danantara, as the reason … Read more

Nutrition Revolution: How Targeted Programs are Shaping a Healthier Future Imagine a world where malnutrition is a distant memory, where every child has access to the nutrients they need to thrive. Governments and organizations globally are striving to make this vision a reality through innovative and targeted nutrition programs. One such initiative is the construction … Read more

The Lembong Case: A Bellwether for Indonesia’s Economic Future The recent legal proceedings involving a former Indonesian minister, Lembong, have sent ripples through the nation’s economic circles. The court’s ruling, focusing on policy decisions and their impact, offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of economic governance and the delicate balance between market forces and … Read more

Unpacking the Oil Refinery Seizure: Implications for Energy Security and Future Trends The recent seizure of land and assets belonging to PT Orbit Terminal Merak (OTM) by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in Indonesia has sent ripples through the energy sector. This move, linked to an investigation into crude oil and refinery product management by … Read more

The Shifting Sands of Indonesia’s Finance Ministry President Prabowo Subianto’s imminent appointment of Lieutenant General Djaka Budi Utama and Bimo Wijayanto as the new leaders of Indonesia’s Customs and Excise and Taxation, respectively, marks a pivotal moment in reshaping the financial backbone of the country. This strategic shift underscores Prabowo’s penchant for integrating military and … Read more