DENPASAR — The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) is cooperating with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to supervise and tighten entry permits for foreign nationals. “We are working together with the Ministry of Investment,” said Imipas Minister Agus Andrianto on the sidelines of a review of immigration services in Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday, 20 May.

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto summoned Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/BKPM Head and concurrently Head of BPI Danantara Indonesia, Rosan Roeslani, to Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (20/5/2025). The meeting discussed a number of strategic agenda items related to the future direction of state-owned enterprise (SOE) investment and the strengthening of governance in national projects.

JAKARTA. President Prabowo Subianto summoned Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/BKPM Head and concurrently Head of BPI Danantara Indonesia, Rosan Roeslani, to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The meeting discussed a number of strategic agenda items related to the future direction of SOE investment and the strengthening of governance in national projects.

DENPASAR - Entry requirements for foreign nationals arriving in Bali are set to be tightened, particularly for those entering on investor permits. The announcement was made by Minister of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) Agus Andrianto during an inspection of immigration services in Denpasar on Tuesday (20/5). According to Minister Andrianto, a number of foreign nationals entering Indonesia, particularly Bali, on investor permits have been found to have fictitious investments and offices.

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) has partnered with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to conduct oversight and tighten entry permits for foreign nationals. “We are conducting joint operations with the Ministry of Investment,” said Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto on the sidelines of an inspection of Denpasar Immigration services in Bali on Tuesday.

Jakarta — The government is targeting Rp 1,905 trillion in investment inflows to Indonesia this year. Two key obstacles have been identified as barriers to achieving this target. Deputy for Investment Implementation Control at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Edy Junaedi, said the first issue concerns land. He noted that difficulties in land acquisition and relatively high prices remain a significant problem.

KENDARI — Southeast Sulawesi Deputy Governor Ir. Hugua received a working visit from Committee II of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI). The advocacy activity aimed to listen to, understand the needs, hopes and concerns of communities in Konawe and South Konawe regencies. The working visit sought to bridge community aspirations regarding investment developments and their environmental impact in the Konawe and South Konawe areas.

Jakarta — The government has set an investment target of Rp 1,905 trillion this year. Achieving this target will be no easy task given the numerous challenges arising both domestically and internationally. Deputy for Investment Implementation Control at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Edy Junaedi, outlined several obstacles to investing in Indonesia.

For the first time in history, the value of domestic investment has surpassed foreign investment. Investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 was recorded at Rp 465.2 trillion, up 15.9 per cent compared with the same period last year. The share of domestic investment (PMDN) stood at 50.5 per cent, compared with foreign investment at 49.5 per cent.

Investment and Downstreaming Minister/BKPM Head and Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani shared a moment from his meeting with representatives of American sportswear and footwear manufacturer New Balance in the United States. During the meeting, Rosan held direct discussions with New Balance’s SVP of Strategic Sourcing and Quality, Duncan Scott, and Senior Trade and Policy Counsel, Patrick Malloy.

AI chatbots are emerging as a critical tool to address Indonesia's mental health care crisis, offering accessible 24/7 support where professional therapists are scarce and social stigma deters many from seeking help. These AI systems provide immediate emotional support, coping strategies, and can identify signs of severe distress to recommend professional intervention when necessary.

Penajam — As the recruitment mechanism for daily workers shifts towards a goods and services procurement system, the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) has become the frontline in ensuring the legality of individual businesses through digital services.