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Archive: 26 June 2025

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The Strategic Role of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries (BKPM) in Building a Competitive National Economy

In efforts to build a resilient and competitive national economy amidst global dynamics, the role of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries, more commonly known as the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has become highly strategic. BKPM serves as the government’s spearhead in attracting and managing both domestic and foreign investment effectively and sustainably. The Ministry of Investment is currently led by Rosan Perkasa Roeslani.

Investment Minister Opens BSI International Expo 2025, Urges Indonesia to Lead Global Halal Economy

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani officially opened the BSI International Expo 2025. “I hope the BSI International Expo 2025 will serve as a turning point towards an Indonesia that is not merely a market, but also a leader in the global halal ecosystem,” he said at the Opening Ceremony of the BSI International Expo 2025 in Jakarta on Thursday.

Indonesia Aims for Top Spot in Global Halal Industry

Indonesia is preparing to claim the top position in the global halal industry. This was affirmed by Investment Minister and BKPM Head, who also serves as CEO of Danantara Indonesia, Rosan P. Roeslani, during the opening of BSI International Expo 2025, held from 26 to 29 June in Jakarta.

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

BP Batam officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding 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.

Newly Inaugurated ESDM Law Enforcement Director General Rilke Jeffri Huwae's Wealth Reaches Rp2.5 Billion

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has officially inaugurated Rilke Jeffri Huwae as Director General of Energy and Mineral Resources Law Enforcement (Gakkum). Bahlil also appointed Ma’mun as Director of Criminal Enforcement at the Directorate General of Gakkum. “I want the Ministry of ESDM, amid the various dynamics and stigma out there — I ask the Director General and the Director not to show favouritism. Follow the regulations.

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

BATAM - BP Batam has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), on Tuesday, 24 June 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.

Tom Lembong Expresses Confidence After Reading BPKP Audit in Sugar Import Corruption Case

The trial of former Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong, known as Tom Lembong, over alleged corruption in sugar imports continues. Most recently, Tom Lembong has expressed growing confidence that he did not commit corruption, following his review of the audit results submitted by the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP). The BPKP audit results had previously been submitted to the panel of judges and Tom Lembong’s legal team.

Investment Ministry Establishes Investment Realisation Desk in Batam Free Trade Zone

In an effort to accelerate national investment realisation and support the target of 8% economic growth by 2029, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM has established an Investment Realisation Enhancement Desk in the Batam Free Trade and Free Port Zone (KPBPB).

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Appoints Former Prosecutor as Director General of Law Enforcement

Jakarta, IDN Times — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has officially appointed former prosecutor Rilke Jeffri Huwae as Director General of Law Enforcement (Ditjen Gakkum), a newly established directorate general within the Ministry. Jeffri’s educational background spans from primary school through to a doctoral programme at Jayabaya University.

Energy Minister Inaugurates New Director General of Law Enforcement at ESDM Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia inaugurated Rilke Jeffri Huwae as Director General of Law Enforcement (Dirjen Gakkum) at the ESDM Ministry in Jakarta on Wednesday.

West Java Governor Vows to Eradicate Thuggery Plaguing Development Projects

Jakarta — West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has spoken out about thuggery in the province, stating that the practice has taken root down to the local government level. Dedi made the remarks after signing an agreement with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) on the revitalisation of 20,000 hectares of fish ponds along Java’s north coast (Pantura).

Indonesia and Russia Explore Energy Cooperation Following Prabowo's Visit

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has revealed several key outcomes from President Prabowo Subianto’s recent working visit to Russia. Speaking at the Jakarta Geopolitical Forum IX/2025 on Tuesday (24 June), the minister said that Russia has expressed strong interest in helping Indonesia boost its domestic oil lifting capacity.

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

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