TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has disclosed that Worldcoin has been collecting retina data of Indonesian citizens since 2021. However, its operator, known as Tools for Humanity (TFH), was only registered as a foreign private Electronic System Organiser (PSE) in 2025. Alexander Sabar, the Director General of Digital Space Oversight at Komdigi, clarified that Tools for Humanity is responsible for overseeing WorldCoin, WorldID, and World App.

JAKARTA — The Investment Management Agency (BPI) Daya Anagata Nusantara, known as Danantara, has requested all non-listed State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to postpone their General Meetings of Shareholders (RUPS) and other corporate actions. The move is intended to support a comprehensive evaluation process of the performance and management structures of state-owned companies. The request was outlined in an official Danantara circular letter numbered S-027/DI-BP/V/2025, issued on 5 May 2025.

KONAWE — An employee of PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) in Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, identified by the initials SN (31), suffered a workplace accident on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at 09:10 local time. The accident resulted in the victim sustaining a permanent disability to his right foot. The incident began when SN, who was assigned to the Conveyor Division, was carrying out routine cleaning.

President Prabowo Subianto summoned Investment and Downstreaming Minister/BKPM Head and concurrently Head of the Investment Management Agency (BPI) Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (8/5). The meeting discussed developments at Danantara and the future direction of investment. Rosan Roeslani explained that the discussion emphasised the evaluation and assessment of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) under Danantara’s management.

JAKARTA — Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani confirmed that his organisation has issued a directive to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are not publicly listed companies to postpone their General Meetings of Shareholders (RUPS) and other corporate actions. Rosan, who also serves as Minister of Investment and Head of BKPM, said the measure was taken to ensure that Danantara, as a shareholder, can properly oversee operations.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has warned business operators using over-dimension over-load (ODOL) trucks that they will face criminal prosecution. The criminal penalties will not only target drivers but also truck users and owners. “As with the Purworejo and Ciawi cases, if there are indications of criminal conduct, we hope it won’t stop at just the driver — it should extend to the owner and the user.

Shoppers were seen browsing at GS Supermarket in Cipondoh, Tangerang City, Banten, on Friday (9/5/2025). The South Korean modern retailer will close all of its outlets in Indonesia by the end of May 2025.

JAKARTA — The Director General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), Alexander Sabar, has indicated that Worldcoin’s permit this year was obtained from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). “I have seen a circulating letter regarding what appears to be a business permit from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM),” said Alexander Sabar at his office in Jakarta on Friday (9 May 2025).

The developer of World App, Worldcoin, and World ID — Tools for Humanity — has only recently registered as an Electronic System Operator (PSE) with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Komdigi) this year, despite the US-based company having operated since 2021. Tools for Humanity is a global technology firm based in the United States that develops World ID, a digital verification system designed to confirm a person’s identity without collecting or storing personal data.

Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is deeply concerned about thuggery carried out by civil society organisations (ormas) that is disrupting the business climate in the country. A series of complaints have also emerged regarding investment being hampered by ormas-related thuggery. This was disclosed directly by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi. According to him, Prabowo and his cabinet members are extremely vexed by acts of thuggery carried out in the name of civil organisations.

According to Bahlil, the direction of coal downstreaming development cannot be undertaken arbitrarily as it must align with government directives. He emphasised that the authority to determine downstreaming policy rests with the Downstreaming and Energy Security Task Force and the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM. “Downstreaming is managed by the Downstreaming Task Force and the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming.

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office for Bali Province has been mapping and exploring potential investment profiles that could accelerate economic growth on the Island of the Gods. “To drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth, the role of investment is crucial,” said Deputy Representative of Bank Indonesia Bali Province Butet Linda Panjaitan in Denpasar on Friday.

Proud news has emerged from Balangan Regency. Through its Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP), the region has achieved national recognition by securing 12th place across Indonesia in the 2024 One-Stop Integrated Service (PTSP) Performance Assessment conducted by the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.

STOCKWATCH.ID (JAKARTA) – President Prabowo Subianto summoned Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, who also serves as Head of BKPM and Head of the Danantara Investment Management Agency (BPI), for a meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, 8 May 2025. Rosan explained that the meeting discussed the investment direction of Danantara and an evaluation of the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under its management.

JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto received an honorary visit from the world-renowned philanthropist and founder of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at approximately 08:15 WIB at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. Upon alighting from his vehicle, Bill Gates was greeted directly by President Prabowo Subianto. The two then walked side by side towards the main entrance of Merdeka Palace, displaying warmth in the welcome.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Microsoft founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Prabowo greeted Bill Gates at the palace grounds and invited him inside for a discussion.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Head of the Danantara BPI Executive Body Rosan Perkasa Roeslani has announced plans to establish the Danantara Trust Fund. He also invited the Gates Foundation (formerly the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) to participate in the collaboration. Rosan said the Danantara Trust Fund could accommodate 1 to 2.5 per cent of the dividends received by Danantara each year. He indicated the Trust Fund is projected to receive funding of up to US$1 billion.