Surabaya — East Java Deputy Governor Emil Elestianto Dardak served as one of the speakers at the Indonesia Investment, Economic, and Regulatory Outlook forum in Tokyo. Emil affirmed that his visit to Japan was not funded by the regional budget (APBD). “This trip does not burden the APBD as, being an invited speaker, travel tickets and accommodation were covered by the forum organisers,” Emil said in a statement received on Tuesday (27/5/2025).

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Two defendants in the alleged fictitious investment case at PT Taspen (Persero) in 2019, Antonius Nicholas Stephanus Kosasih and Ekiawan Heri Primaryanto, have been charged with causing state losses of Rp1 trillion. Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutor Gilang Gemilang alleged that Kosasih and Ekiawan jointly carried out fictitious investments to enrich themselves, other individuals, and corporations, thereby causing losses to the state.

CILEGON – A business delegation from Guangdong Province, China, has expressed serious interest in investing in the port sector, particularly in the construction of Warnasari Port, a strategic project of the Cilegon City Government. During a meeting facilitated by the Cilegon City Government on Tuesday (27/5/2025), the Chinese entrepreneurs stated their interest, primarily due to Cilegon’s position as an industrial city with significant logistics potential.

Indonesia’s maritime sector recorded a substantial investment realisation of Rp136.3 trillion throughout the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the importance of the maritime industry to the national economy. Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Todotua Pasaribu said the maritime industry is one of the most promising sectors for attracting investment as the country pursues 8% economic growth with a target investment value of Rp1,900 trillion over the next five years.

UNGARAN – The licensing controversy surrounding dozens of villa buildings at The Villas within the Dusun Semilir (Dusem) tourism complex in Bawen, Semarang Regency, has drawn public attention. The Dusem management has stated that the permit process for villa construction in their area has been initiated but remains hampered by regulatory issues.