KENDARI — A series of workplace accidents at PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry (VDNI) and PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) in Konawe over the past week have raised deep concerns. The Chairman of the Konawe branch of the National Workers’ Union Federation (KSPN), Yopi Wijaya Putra, stated that these tragic incidents are not isolated events but rather the result of systemic problems within the companies’ management.

KENDARI — A black open-cup vehicle belonging to Djavino Group, bearing the company’s stickers, has been impounded at the Kendari City Police headquarters. The vehicle was found containing over a dozen jerry cans covered by a blue tarpaulin. Ranla, one of Djavino Group’s persons in charge, confirmed the incident. He explained that the subsidised diesel had been purchased by one of the company’s employees from a middleman, rather than from an official Pertamina filling station.

The Public Works and Water Resources Agency (Cikasda) of Central Sulawesi Province has requested the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to revoke the permit of PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group (BTIIG) from the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.

Jakarta - Deputy Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Soeparno, has condemned acts of thuggery targeting investors and business operators. His remarks came in response to a video that recently went viral on social media.

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) will intervene in an extortion case targeting PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (TPIA). A video lasting approximately 30 seconds circulated on social media on Monday (12/05), showing a group of individuals arriving at a factory belonging to Chandra Asri’s subsidiary, PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), which operates the Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) plant.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A Build Your Dream (BYD) Seal electric car was seen emitting thick black smoke accompanied by flames on Jalan Katalis, Kota Bambu Utara, Palmerah, West Jakarta on Tuesday (13/5) at 04.18 local time. According to the Head of Operations at the West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Service (Gulkarmat), Syarifudin, speaking to ANTARA on Tuesday, the incident was caused by a short circuit in the vehicle’s battery.

CILEGON — The construction project for a chlor alkali-ethylene dichloride (CA-EDC) chemical plant to be built by PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk (TPIA) has come under the spotlight following allegations that local community organisations (ormas) and business figures demanded a ‘cut’ of the project.

Jakarta – Allegations of pressure and demands for project allocations by various parties against a national strategic project (PSN) have resurfaced. This time, the Rp15 trillion chlor alkali–ethylene dichloride (CA–EDC) chemical plant construction project belonging to PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk. (TPIA) in Cilegon, Banten, has become the target.

PONTIANAK - To foster a sense of security and maintain order in the market environment, personnel from the BKPM Tanjung Pura Police Post under Pontianak Kota Police Station conducted dialogue patrols in the Pasar Tengah area on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. The activity was carried out as an anticipatory measure against potential disturbances to public order, particularly thuggery and illegal levies.

JAKARTA — The presence of Tools for Humanity with its Worldcoin and WorldID was previously supported by the Indonesian government. The iris-scanning device known as Orb was even tested by Coordinating Minister Muhaimin Iskandar, widely known as Cak Imin. The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) had in fact supported the entry of Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH), the developer of Worldcoin and WorldID.

JAKARTA — The construction of a chlor alkali-ethylene dichloride (CA-EDC) chemical plant by PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (TPIA) has come under the spotlight following alleged demands for project “allocations” from civil society organisations (ormas) and local business figures.

JAKARTA — The government has prepared Jakarta to become a Global City. However, behind this ambition, challenges remain, including investment efficiency. Jakarta no longer holds the status of national capital, which has moved to IKN Nusantara. Jakarta’s status is now that of a special region. The government plans to design Jakarta as a global city that is welcoming to all forms of investment.

What was once a daunting barrier for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) operators — obtaining business legality — has now been transformed into a process that can be completed from a mobile phone screen. Business registration, obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB), and securing business permits can all be done using just a smartphone, without queuing, hassle, or leaving home.