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Archive: 24 June 2025

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Ainin Indarsih Family Wins Appeal Against PT Obsidian Stainless Steel in Southeast Sulawesi Land Dispute

KENDARI — The Ainin Indarsih family has won their appeal against a Unaaha District Court ruling in a land execution dispute case filed by PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) in 2024.

Apple Purchases Land in Batam as Digital Investment Hub Gains Momentum

Jakarta, MI — Batam is increasingly shining as a new magnet for digital investment. Investment and Downstreaming Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani revealed that Apple Inc. has demonstrated serious intent to invest in Indonesia, particularly on Batam Island, which has become a focal point for digital infrastructure, especially data centres. Rosan said Apple has purchased land in Batam as an initial step towards investing through its vendor network.

Investment Ministry Signs MoU with Batam to Establish BKPM Desk and Boost Investment Climate

JAKARTA — Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P Roeslani signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad at the Investment Ministry office in Jakarta on Tuesday (24/6/2025). The memorandum concerns the development of investment in Batam’s free trade and free port zone by establishing a BKPM desk in the area.

BP Batam Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Investment Ministry to Boost Batam Free Trade Zone

BP Batam officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) on Tuesday (24/6/2025) in Jakarta. The MoU was signed directly by Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, and Head of BP Batam/Mayor of Batam, Amsakar Achmad.

Ministry of Investment Signs MoU with Batam Free Trade Zone Authority to Boost Investment

JAKARTA — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port Authority (BP KPBPB) to boost investment activity in Batam. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, said that under the agreement, the ministry would establish a dedicated service desk to facilitate increased investment in Batam.

Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia Remains High Despite Iran-Israel Conflict, Says Investment Minister

JAKARTA — Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia remains high despite the widening conflict between Iran and Israel, according to Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani. “Looking at the appetite of our investors, it remains the same — still high. If we look at the nature of our investors, particularly FDI, it is concentrated more in Asian countries,” Rosan said when met in Jakarta on Tuesday (24 June).

Foreign Investor Interest in Indonesia Remains High Despite Global Conflicts, Says Investment Minister

JAKARTA — The Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM has claimed that foreign investor interest in investing in Indonesia remains high, despite the global landscape being marked by various geopolitical conflicts and uncertainty. According to Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, current global conditions have not yet affected Indonesia’s investment climate.

Foreign Direct Investment Remains Resilient Despite Global Economic Pressures, Says Investment Minister

JAKARTA, investor.id – Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani has said that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia remains robust despite current global economic pressures caused by the Israel-Iran conflict. “So far we have not seen any impact on FDI; everything is still proceeding as normal,” said Rosan at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM office on Tuesday (24/6/2025).

Investment Ministry Signs MoU with Batam to Boost Free Trade Zone Investment

Jakarta - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Batam City Government and the Management Authority (BP) of the Batam Free Trade and Free Port Zone (KPBPB). The MoU aims to drive investment in free trade and free port activities in Batam, which serves as an international trading zone. The cooperation encompasses data synchronisation and business licensing facilitation.

Investment Minister Says Iran-Israel Conflict Has No Impact on Foreign Investment in Indonesia

Jakarta - Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has spoken about the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on investment in Indonesia. Rosan stated that foreign investment flows into Indonesia remain in normal condition. He explained that this is because the majority of foreign investment entering Indonesia originates from the Asian region. “Looking at the appetite and our investors, it remains the same. Still high.

Iran-Israel Tensions Have No Significant Impact on Indonesia's Investment Climate, Says Minister

JAKARTA - The escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel have yet to show any significant impact on Indonesia’s investment climate. The government considers that the global situation has not affected foreign investors’ interest or commitments. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani affirmed that foreign investor interest in investing in Indonesia remains high and stable.

Investment Minister Establishes Special Desk to Accelerate Investment in Batam Free Trade Zone

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has established a special desk as a service centre to accelerate and attract greater investment interest in Batam City. The establishment of the desk was formalised through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between BKPM, the Batam City Government, and the Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port Authority (KPBPB Batam) in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Iran-Israel Conflict Has No Impact on Investment Inflows to Indonesia, Says Investment Minister

JAKARTA — Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani has said the Iran-Israel military conflict has not affected investment inflows into Indonesia. Rosan assured that investor appetite for channelling capital into Indonesia remains high, particularly for foreign direct investment (FDI). “Looking at the appetite of investors, it remains the same — still high.

Commitment Remains the Same, Still High

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia remains high, despite the widening conflict between Iran and Israel. “The way I see it, the appetite of our investors remains the same, still high. If we look at the nature of our investors, especially FDI, it is concentrated more in Asian countries,” said Rosan when met in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Tangerang City Holds Risk-Based Business Standardisation Training for Culinary Enterprises

BATU CEPER — The Tangerang City Tourism and Culture Agency (Disbudpar) held a training session on risk-based business standardisation under the OSS RBA licensing system at the Batu Ceper Sub-district Hall on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The event targeted micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) operators as well as restaurant, café and eatery service providers who already hold a Business Identification Number (NIB) through the risk-based licensing system (OSS RBA).

The Hidden Dangers: Why Indonesia Should Reject Chinese Nuclear Energy

Indonesia should reject Chinese nuclear energy partnerships to protect national sovereignty and avoid debt-trap risks similar to Sri Lanka's experience with Belt and Road infrastructure projects. The article identifies concerns including hidden costs, maintenance dependency, and safety risks in Indonesia's earthquake-prone geographic location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Kendari Prosecutors Raid State-Owned Pos Indonesia Office Over Corruption Allegations

The Kendari District Prosecutor’s Office (Kejari) conducted a raid on the Pos Indonesia office in Kendari city, located on Jenderal Ahmad Yani Street in the Lepo-lepo area. According to reports, the raid was carried out by the Special Crimes Division (Pidsus) of the Kendari District Prosecutor’s Office on Monday (23/6/2025) at 18:00 WITA, in connection with alleged corruption offences at the Pos Indonesia office, which is a state-owned enterprise (BUMN).

Yuliot Tanjung Appointed Deputy Minister of Investment: A Look at His Rp11.08 Billion Asset Portfolio

President Joko Widodo appointed Yuliot Tanjung as Deputy Minister of Investment or Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) on Thursday (18/7/2024). Before his appointment as Deputy Minister of Investment, Yuliot served as Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM. According to the State Officials’ Wealth Report (LHKPN), at the end of 2022, Yuliot had assets worth Rp11.08 billion.

Around 90 Per Cent of Indonesia's Industrial Estate Land Remains Idle

JAKARTA — Approximately 90 per cent of industrial estate land in Indonesia remains unused. This fact was disclosed directly by the Director General of Spatial Planning at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR/BPN), Suyus Windayana, during the National Dialogue of the 9th National Congress of the Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI) in Jakarta on Thursday (19/6/2025). “The space is already available, but only a small portion has been utilised.