Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu held meetings with several parties following allegations of extortion by individuals from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and local civil organisations targeting the PT Chandra Asri Alkali (PT CAA) project in Cilegon, Banten.

Cilegon — A video circulating on X (Twitter) showed individuals allegedly from the Cilegon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and local community organisations meeting with representatives of Chengda Engineering Co, the contractor for the CA-EDC chemical plant construction project. In the footage, a man in white clothing openly demanded a “share” of the project, requesting up to Rp5 trillion without any tender process.

Banten Governor Andra Soni has highlighted the controversy surrounding a demand for Rp 5 trillion in project allocations by local businesspeople in Cilegon City. Andra Soni went directly to the Ministry of Investment (BKPM) to resolve the dispute surrounding the Rp 15 trillion factory construction project belonging to PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA). “Today I will hold a meeting at BKPM.

The Banten Provincial Government has guaranteed the continuity of investment activities across the region following an incident at a project site belonging to PT Chandra Asri Alkali. Banten Governor Andra Soni said his administration held a meeting with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to resolve the investment issues surrounding PT Chandra Asri Alkali on Wednesday (14/5/2025).

SERANG — Following an incident in which a rogue businessman demanded Rp 5 trillion from a PT Chandra Asri project, Banten Governor Andra Soni and Banten Police Chief Inspector General Suyudi Ario Seto were summoned to Jakarta. The two senior officials were called to attend a meeting at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States is awash with thousands of trillions of rupiah in investment from Saudi Arabia, whilst the opposite is occurring in Indonesia. The latest windfall has come to the United States after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced an investment plan worth US600billion, orapproximatelyRp9, 900trillion(atanexchangerateofRp16, 500/US), over the next four years.

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) held a meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the case involving businesspeople in Cilegon, Banten. This followed the emergence of a video showing acts of intimidation against foreign investors by a number of local businesspeople. The incident is related to the construction of a national strategic project (PSN) belonging to PT Chandra Asri in Cilegon.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has announced it will manage a business partnership mechanism between local entrepreneurs and investors to maintain a conducive investment climate in the country.

Jakarta — Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu will refer the alleged extortion case by Cilegon Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) officials against Chandra Asri Group’s Chlor Alkali-Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) factory project to law enforcement authorities. According to Todotua, the move is necessary to create a deterrent effect amid the government’s efforts to safeguard the investment climate.

Jakarta — Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu held a meeting with several parties following an alleged extortion incident at the PT Chandra Asri Alkali (PT CAA) project in Cilegon, Banten, reportedly involving members of the Cilegon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The meeting brought together the Banten Provincial Government, Banten Regional Police, Kadin representatives, and the Chandra Asri board of directors.

JAKARTA — A viral incident involving business figures, civil society organisations and the Cilegon City Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) demanding a share of PT Chandra Asri Alkali’s investment projects without a tender process has prompted government intervention. In the wake of the controversy, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM Todotua Pasaribu said his office had taken over monitoring operations to ensure the investment climate remained conducive.

JAKARTA — Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu has stated that the construction of a chlor alkali-ethylene dichloride (CA-EDC) chemical plant in Cilegon, Banten, remains on track and will be completed on time. The project came under the spotlight after a viral video showed a number of businesspeople in Cilegon demanding project allocations without going through a tender process.

The public can now register Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) online. Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and Business Permits can now be obtained via mobile phone. Based on data compiled on Wednesday (14/5/2025), MSME operators can obtain business legality quickly and practically by utilising the risk-based business licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS) platform managed by the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.

PALU — The Online Single Submission (OSS) application is a business licensing platform managed by the OSS Agency under the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, and is safe to use and not easily compromised. This was stated by the Head of the Central Sulawesi Provincial Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Moh Rifani Pakamundi, to members of the media at his office on Wednesday morning (14/5/2025). “God willing, the OSS account application is safe to use.

The public can now register Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) online. The process of obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB) and Business Licence can now be completed via mobile phone. Based on data compiled on Wednesday (14/5/2025), MSME operators can obtain business legality quickly and practically by utilising the risk-based business licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS) platform managed by the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.

Since taking office President Prabowo Subianto has focused on uniting Indonesia’s political landscape by forming a broad coalition called Onward Indonesia, which includes nearly every major party. To secure their support, he has granted key roles in his government to coalition allies, ensuring they share influence.

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has formed a verification and ethics team in response to a viral incident involving a Kadin Cilegon member allegedly demanding a share of a project from PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CCA). “This is correct. Essentially, we at Kadin are forming a verification and ethics team which has begun examining complaints and questions from the people of Cilegon,” said Kadin Chairman Anindya Bakrie, as reported by ANTARA on Tuesday, 13 May.

Jakarta. The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is launching an internal investigation and regulatory overhaul following allegations that local business actors in Cilegon, Banten, misused the Kadin name to coerce involvement in a multi-trillion rupiah petrochemical project.

JAKARTA — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) are set to discuss allegations of extortion involving demands for project shares from investors, reportedly carried out by certain Kadin Cilegon officials. The meeting between the two parties was scheduled to take place at the BKPM Building in South Jakarta on Wednesday (14/5/2025).

Registration of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as the processing of Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and business permits can now be completed online via smartphone. A process that previously required in-person visits to relevant government offices can now be done from home or anywhere. The Ministry of Investment/BKPM has launched a risk-based business licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS) platform.

CILEGON, KOMPAS.com — Officials from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) in Cilegon, Banten, were scheduled to provide clarification to Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani on Wednesday (14/5/2025). The summons followed allegations that local businesspeople demanded projects worth Rp 5 trillion without a tender process from contractors PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA) and China Chengda Engineering Co., Ltd (CCE).

Registration for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can now be completed online via smartphone. In addition, the processing of Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and business permits can also be done online. Previously, residents had to visit district offices or relevant agencies in person, but the process can now be completed from home or anywhere. The Ministry of Investment/BKPM has launched a risk-based business licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS) platform.

JAKARTA – The incident involving members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the management of PT Chengda, the main contractor for PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA) in Cilegon, on Friday (09/05), received a swift and firm response from the central board. Kadin Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie promptly issued an official press statement addressing the disturbance that had occurred.

JAKARTA – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has affirmed it will take firm action against alleged extortion involving a project worth trillions of rupiah by individuals claiming to represent Kadin Cilegon. Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie stated that the organisation will not tolerate actions that damage Kadin’s reputation and disrupt investment continuity.