Political defence and security expert from the Institute for Security and Strategic Studies (ISESS), Khairul Fahmi, has welcomed new regulations on residence permit extensions for foreign nationals issued by the Directorate General of Immigration. He considers the policy a reaffirmation of the Directorate General’s strategic role as the front line of non-conventional defence, particularly in migration control that directly impacts national security and diplomatic relations.

JAKARTA — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has established new regulations for processing stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Referring to Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025, which takes effect from 29 May 2025, foreign nationals residing in Indonesia will be required to attend in-person photo sessions and interviews at immigration offices when applying for stay permit extensions.

Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu (Photo: RMOL) Sad news has emerged from the family of a member of the Red and White Cabinet led by Prabowo Subianto. The father of the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, or Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu, has passed away.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The government needs to be astute in optimising the Indonesian diaspora to withstand economic turbulence caused by United States President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Diaspora communities can serve as keen assessors of market opportunities across various countries.

Setiawan Ichlas, the President’s Special Envoy for Economy and Banking, received a delegation from China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy) at his office at 18 Parc SCBD Tower C, 11th Floor, on Saturday morning (24/5). The meeting discussed a number of investment cooperation opportunities in the energy sector, particularly new and renewable energy in Indonesia. The China Energy delegation was led by Zou Lei, Chairman of China Energy.

Amid the national downstreaming wave spanning nickel, copper and palm oil sectors, steel is beginning to occupy a central position in the growth narrative. During an interactive discussion session at the Indonesia Steel Summit & Exhibition Indonesia (ISSEI) 2025, Dedi Latip, Deputy for Investment Planning at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, outlined the government’s strategy to position the iron and steel industry as a lever for productivity and high value-added exports.

Bisnis.com, BATAM – Industrial estate operators in Batam are urging the central government to promptly revise at least two regulations deemed to be obstructing investment flows and licensing processes in Batam. Coordinator of the Batam-Karimun Industrial Estate Association (HKI) Adhy Prasetyo Wibowo said the revision of the two government regulations is believed capable of strengthening the competitiveness of industrial estates, particularly in Batam.

The village governments of Gayam and Katur in Gayam District, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java, have expressed full support for plans to construct a bioethanol plant in the district.

The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has revised the regulations for extending stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Effective 29 May 2025, all foreign nationals are now required to visit an immigration office in person to extend their stay permits. Previously, the entire extension process could be completed online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id. However, from 29 May 2025, only the submission of required documents can be done online.

Tangerang — The Directorate General of Immigration has established new regulations for the processing of stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. The new rules aim to reduce immigration violations by foreigners in the country. The policy refers to Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025, which will take effect from 29 May 2025.

JAKARTA – The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced significant changes to the stay permit processing procedure for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Through Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025, the new regulations will take effect on 29 May 2025.

Liberty Pasaribu, father of Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, passed away on Tuesday evening (27/5). The sad news was conveyed by the family through a brief message, stating that he died at the Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Central Jakarta.

Jakarta, VIVA – Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Nurul Ichwan, revealed that a Chinese battery company plans to increase its investment in Indonesia. The investment interest was conveyed in connection with People’s Republic of China Prime Minister Li Qiang’s visit to Indonesia on 24 May 2025. “I can only say that there is [a Chinese battery company investing in Indonesia].

The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has enacted new regulations regarding stay permit extensions for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman explained that the new policy requiring photographs and interviews for foreign nationals is a strategic measure to curb potential misuse of stay permits in Indonesia.

BONTANG – The Bontang City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) has unveiled a new look in its office lobby with the installation of a videotron displaying an informative and attractive agency profile video. The initiative represents an innovation aimed at improving the quality of public services. DPMPTSP Bontang head Muhammad Aspiannur said the videotron serves as an effective promotional and educational medium for members of the public visiting the service area.

JAKARTA. The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has established new regulations regarding stay permit processing for foreign nationals in Indonesia. The rules are set out in Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025, which came into effect on 29 May 2025. Under the new provisions, every foreign national seeking to extend their stay permit must appear in person at an immigration office for a photograph and interview.