Apr 17, 2026 | Law, Market
The arrest of Hery Susanto, chairman of Ombudsman Republik Indonesia, over alleged bribery tied to a nickel mining dispute should not be read as just another corruption case. It reveals something more troubling: the quiet monetization of state oversight. According to...
Apr 17, 2026 | Industries, Market
Shares of PT Hotel Fitra International Tbk (FITT) jumped 24.73% Tuesday (April 14) to make market capitalization of Rp605.18 billion after the company announced plans to move into the mining sector. The rally continued Wednesday and Thursday, but retreated this...
Apr 17, 2026 | Industries
Vast majority of companies surveyed by Indonesian Association of Employers (APINDO) said they have no plans to expand businesses in the coming years, pointing to regulatory and policy uncertainties, but some continued to grow. PT Elecmetal Longteng Indonesia has...
Apr 17, 2026 | Law, Market
Government plans to shift from traditional tax holidays—full corporate income tax exemptions—to a more constrained system of tax credits. At first glance, this may seem like a technical adjustment. In reality, it marks a structural turning point in how Indonesia...
Apr 17, 2026 | Law, Politics
The Constitutional Court (MK) recently declared a judicial review of the Police Law inadmissible, the ruling seemed, at first glance, procedural. The petition, which challenged the absence of a fixed term for the National Police chief, was rejected not on substance...
Apr 17, 2026 | Law, Politics
Hery Susanto was inaugurated as Chairman of the Ombudsman RI for the 2026-2031 term on April 10, 2026. Barely six days into his tenure, he was named a suspect and detained by the Attorney General’s Office over alleged bribery and corruption tied to the governance of...
Apr 16, 2026 | Market, Politics
Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq, then president of Islamic party PKS was sentenced 16 years prison in 2013 for his role in bribery related to allotment of import quota for beef. This was possible because PKS cadres controlled ministry of agriculture for 10 years (2014-2024). Will...
Apr 16, 2026 | Market, Politics
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) plans to expand its organizational structure this year by establishing regional offices and service offices (KPPG) across Indonesia. The regional offices will handle coordination at the provincial level, while the KPPG will operate...
Apr 16, 2026 | Law, Market
The Rp755 billion fine imposed by Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU) on 97 peer-to-peer lending platforms has triggered predictable outrage. Industry players argue the decision misreads the nature of fintech lending. Lawmakers hint the ruling could still be...
