The Arrest of Budiono Tan
National media reported in the past two days that West Kalimantan police have arrested businessman Budiono Tan, owner of Benua Indah Group, on Saturday, January 10, 2015. A picture taken by some media outlets confirmed the arrest, which was pretty high profile.
New MK Justice, I Dewa Gede Palguna
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has appointed I Dewa Gede Palguna as the new Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK). The former politician of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is expected to have his oath taken today (Wednesday, Jan. 7). I Dewa Gede Palguna will replace outgoing Chief Justice Hamdan Zoelva, whose term of service ends today.
The Political Impact of the New Fuel Price Policy
The Government’s decision to apply a floating price mechanism for subsidized fuel—especially diesel fuel and premium gasoline RON 88—have drawn criticisms. There are those who believe that the floating price policy violates the Oil & Gas (Migas) Law No. 22/2001, the law that was amended by the Constitutional Court (MK) with verdict No. 002/PUU-I/2003.
People Banned from Overseas Travel on Tax In Arrears
Tax Office has asked Immigration Office to impose overseas travel ban on 487 taxpayers because of their tax in arrears. Koran Tempo quoted Mardiasmo, acting director general of tax, who is also vice minister of finance, saying owner of Epicentrum Walk (Epiwalk) Mall is one of the taxpayers.
Ahok Plays Hard on Bakrie: A Suggestion for Lapindo Settlement
South Jakarta Tax Office planted a sign board in front of Epiwalk Mall to humiliate Bakrie Swasakti Utama of Bakrieland Development just days after President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo decided to takeover the responsibility of Bakrie Family in the settlement of Rp780 billion of compensation to the victims of Lapindo mudflow in East Java.
Media Karya Sentosa’s Bribery Case: How Far Up It Goes?
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has intensified its investigation into bribery case implicating PT Media Karya Sentosa (MKS) and former Bangkalan Regent Fuad Amin Imron. So far, KPK has only named three suspects in the case, including MKS director. The anti-corruption agency, however, accuses of a bigger conspiracy surrounding the gas supply agreement.
More Pressures on Bakrie’s Golkar
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Zainy Arony, Lombok Barat regent in West Nusa Tenggara province, suspect of a blackmail case. The Commission has also geared up investigation into Alex Noerdin, governor of South Sumatra.
Targeting Fauzi Bowo
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is reportedly investigating suspicious transactions at bank accounts of then Jakarta governor Fauzi Bowo in the period of February-December 2012. Regardless of merits of the case, it is another testimony that law enforcement agencies are targeting corrupt regional leaders.
Richcorp, Nickel & Corruption Allegations against PAN Politician
Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has reportedly speeded up investigation into suspicious transactions between Hong Kong-based Richcorp and Southeast Sulawesi governor Nur Alam, who is chairman of the provincial chapter of National Mandate Party (PAN). What’s going on?
Government Regulation No 77/2014 on Mineral & Coal (III)
GR 77 provided more details about contract of works (COWs) and coal contract of works (CCOWs), including downsizing of mining areas/concessions. Two new articles are added into Article 112 on COWs and CCOWs. Implications?