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Archive: 28 April 2025

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BYD Factory Construction in Subang Disrupted by Thuggery from Civil Organisation Elements

JAKARTA. The construction of BYD's factory in Subang, West Java has reportedly been disrupted by acts of thuggery carried out by elements of civil organisations (ormas). The Ministry of Industry has been in communication with BYD regarding the disturbance.

Prabowo Tasks Danantara with Reviewing Lotte Chemical Investment in Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that President Prabowo Subianto has tasked Danantara with reviewing and following up on Lotte Chemical's investment in Indonesia.

Chinese Foreign Worker in Konawe Suspected of Sexually Assaulting Local Employee

KONAWE — Konawe Regency has been rocked by another case of alleged sexual assault involving a Chinese foreign worker (TKA). A local employee of PT OSS (Obsidian Stainless Steel), who worked as a canteen cashier, became the victim of alleged physical assault by a foreign worker.

Indonesia Finalises Preparations for 2025 Hajj Season Departure

JAKARTA – Preparations for the departure of Indonesian hajj pilgrims for the 2025 hajj season have entered their finalisation stage. Director General of Hajj and Umrah Administration at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hilman Latief, outlined the various measures undertaken to ensure the smooth...

Ministry of Religious Affairs Prepares One Stop Service for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Director General of Hajj and Umrah Administration at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hilman Latief, has outlined the administrative process that 2025 Hajj pilgrims will undergo upon arriving at their designated embarkation dormitories.

Bali Tourism Offices Jointly Criticise OSS System for Fuelling Illegal Accommodation Growth

DENPASAR — Tourism offices across Bali have united in criticising the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, which they say has triggered problems in the tourism accommodation sector. The complaints were raised directly to the Ministry of Tourism in Denpasar on Monday (28/4/2025).

Indonesia Finalises Preparations for 2025 Hajj Season Departure

JAKARTA – Preparations for the departure of Indonesian hajj pilgrims for the 2025 hajj season have entered their finalisation stage. Director General of Hajj and Umrah Operations at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hilman Latief, outlined the various measures taken to ensure the smooth...

Rp 1,500 Trillion in Investment Failed to Materialise in 2024, Deputy Minister Reveals

Jakarta - Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, revealed that Rp 1,500 trillion worth of investment failed to materialise in 2024. Several factors were identified as causes, ranging from licensing issues to competitiveness concerns.

Government Prioritises 28 Strategic Commodities for Downstream Processing with US$618 Billion Investment Potential

Jakarta — Downstream processing remains the Indonesian Government's key strategy for attracting investment. According to Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Processing/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, there are 28 strategic commodities being prioritised under the downstream...

Prabowo Tasks Danantara with Reviewing Lotte Chemical Investment in Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that President Prabowo Subianto has tasked Danantara with reviewing and following up on Lotte Chemical's investment in Indonesia.

Thuggery Disruption at BYD Factory in Subang Has Been Resolved, Says Deputy Industry Minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza stated that disruptions by civil society organisations (ormas) during the construction of Chinese automotive company BYD's manufacturing facility in Subang, West Java, have been resolved.

Deputy Industry Minister Confirms Civil Organisation Disruptions at BYD Factory in Subang Have Been Resolved

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza has confirmed that disruptions caused by civil organisations (ormas) during the construction of BYD's manufacturing facility in Subang, West Java, have been successfully resolved.

Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia Reaches Rp900.2 Trillion in 2024, Up 21 Per Cent

According to a report from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Indonesia throughout the January-December 2024 period reached Rp900.2 trillion.

Humanitarian News Roundup: Three Million Homes Programme, MBG Programme, and Food Bank Initiative

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several humanitarian news stories from yesterday remain of interest, ranging from the three million homes programme being promoted as safe housing for women and children to the MBG programme opening better employment opportunities for women. 1.

Indonesia's Investment Strategy to Achieve 8% Growth Target Discussed in Exclusive Series

Jakarta — Indonesia's efforts to attract investment face numerous challenges. Beyond the high uncertainty caused by the outbreak of trade wars, Indonesia must compete fiercely with neighbouring countries that are also hunting for investment.

India's Aptech Signs MoU with Orbit Future Academy to Expand Digital Skills Training Across Indonesian Universities

JAKARTA – At the prestigious Indonesia Economic Forum – Technology Forum, themed "The Innovation Edge: India-Indonesia Collaboration for a Future-Ready Economy", Aptech, a global leader in vocational skills training, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Orbit Future...