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Archive: 17 July 2025

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Aceh Governor Requests Temporary Closure of Palm Oil Company PT MSB II in Subulussalam

Banda Aceh – Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf, known as Mualem, has officially requested the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to temporarily shut down the operations of PT Mandiri Sawit Bersama (MSB) II, which operates in the city of Subulussalam.

Sharia Police Committed to Enforcing Islamic Law in Subulussalam City

SUBULUSSALAM – The Civil Service Police Unit and Wilayatul Hisbah (Satpol-PP and WH) have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing Islamic Sharia law in the Subulussalam City area. This was conveyed directly by the Head of Satpol-PP and WH, Abdul Malik, through the Head of the WH Division,...

Palangka Raya Hospital Adopts AI Technology for Disease Detection

Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - The Palangka Raya City Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in Central Kalimantan Province is adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology to help detect patients' health conditions.

Economic Roundup: Bank Indonesia Cuts Rate to 5.25 Percent, US Reciprocal Tariff on Indonesian Products Drops to 19 Percent

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bank Indonesia (BI) cutting the BI-Rate to 5.25 per cent and the United States reciprocal tariff on Indonesian products falling to 19 per cent were among the notable economic stories on Wednesday (16/7/2025). The following is a summary: 1.

Deputy Investment Minister Pushes Oil and Gas Downstream Processing as Gateway to Petrochemical Industry

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Processing/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu is pushing for oil and gas downstream processing to serve as Indonesia's entry point into the petrochemical industry. "We see oil and gas as strategic.

Investment Realisation Grows to Rp 475 Trillion in Q2 2025 Amid Global Uncertainty

JAKARTA, investor.id – Amid global economic uncertainty, investment realisation in the second quarter of 2025 recorded positive growth, reaching Rp 475 trillion, an increase of approximately Rp 10 trillion compared to the previous quarter's figure of Rp 465.2 trillion.

Cilegon Primary School to Close Due to Declining Enrolment and Industrial Expansion

Only 36 pupils remain at SD Negeri Cilodan, a state primary school in Cilegon, Banten, which has not received any new enrolments since 2024 and has been affected by the expansion of industrial development in the area. The school is now set to be closed by the government.

Lampung Province Pushes Investment Growth Through Digital Licensing and Strategic Promotion

The Lampung Provincial Government, through its Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), continues to drive increased investment in the region through various strategic measures. DPMPTSP Lampung Province Head Intizam stated that his office is actively conducting investment...

Central Kalimantan Governor Discusses Investment Potential with Deputy Minister of Investment

Central Kalimantan Governor H. Agustiar Sabran held a coordination meeting with Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM office in Jakarta on Tuesday (15/7/2025).

Ministry of Marine Affairs Strengthens Investment Synergy with BKPM, Achieving Rp2.38 Trillion in Q1 2025

NERACA Jakarta – The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), through the Directorate General for Strengthening Marine and Fisheries Product Competitiveness (PDS), continues to strengthen its synergy with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and...

Dual Positions Not About Power but National Investment Direction, Says Deputy Investment Minister

Jakarta – "These concurrent positions are not about power, but about the direction of national investment." So affirmed Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, when explaining his position as President Commissioner of Pertamina, alongside Rosan Roeslani's role as...

Central Kalimantan Governor Discusses Investment and Downstream Processing with Deputy Investment Minister

PALANGKA RAYA – Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran attended a coordination meeting with Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Processing/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu at the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Processing/BKPM office in Jakarta...

US Import Tariff Reduction Prompts Pertamina to Prepare Oil and Gas Import Agenda

JAKARTA. The reduction in United States import tariffs on Indonesian products from the initially planned 32% to 19% has prompted Pertamina to prepare an oil and gas import agenda from the US, including crude oil and LPG.

Reduced US Reciprocal Tariff Shows Indonesia's Strategic Position, Says Deputy Investment Minister

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming / Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu assessed that the reduction in the reciprocal tariff granted by the United States Government demonstrates that Indonesia holds a strategic position.

Indonesia Reaffirms Commitment to Film Industry Cooperation with France

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reaffirmed Indonesia's strong commitment to following up on the film industry cooperation agreement signed with France. The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with French partners such as the CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée)...

Indonesia Ensures Copper Exports to US Originate from Domestic Downstream Processing

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is collaborating with relevant institutions to ensure Indonesia's copper products exported to the United States originate from domestic downstream processing and value-added activities.

Aceh Police Escalate Corruption Investigation into Simeulue Road Project Worth Rp6.6 Billion

BANDA ACEH – Investigators from the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) of the Aceh Regional Police have escalated the handling of a suspected corruption case involving the Simpang Air Dingin–Labuhan Bajau road improvement project in Simeulue Regency from a preliminary...

Deputy Investment Minister: Indonesia Holds Strategic Position in US Eyes

Jakarta: Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu stated that the reduction in Indonesian export tariffs to the United States from 32 per cent to 19 per cent represents a significant achievement.

Trump Shows Interest in Indonesian Copper as US Cuts Tariffs to 19 Per Cent

US President Donald Trump has shown interest in Indonesia's copper resources. This was evident when Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Indonesian products entering the US from 32 per cent to 19 per cent on Tuesday (15/7/2025). According to Trump, Indonesia is very strong in copper.

Indonesia's Investment Realisation Reaches Rp 475 Trillion in Second Quarter of 2025

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM reported that Indonesia's investment realisation up to the second quarter of 2025 reached Rp 475 trillion. This figure continues the positive trend from the first quarter, which reached Rp 465 trillion.

Indonesia's Q2 2025 Investment Reaches Rp475 Trillion, Pertamina Offers US$9.25 Billion in Projects

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu announced that investment realisation in the second quarter of 2025 reached Rp475 trillion, surpassing the first quarter figure of Rp465 trillion.

Ministry of Marine Affairs Records Rp2.38 Trillion in Investment in Q1 2025

DIALEKSIS.COM | Jakarta - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) continues to strengthen investment in the marine and fisheries sector. Through synergy with the Ministry of Investment/BKPM and regional governments, the KKP recorded investment achievements of Rp2.

KKP: Government Regulation No. 28 a 'Ninja Path' to Ease Foreign Investment into Indonesia

Jakarta: The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has stated that Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2025 will facilitate opportunities for foreign investment to enter Indonesia. "With the enactment of this regulation, KKP wishes to ease opportunities for foreign investment to enter...