TOP NEWS
- Reuters — Minister Sugiono said President Prabowo Subianto is set to visit Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, with discussions expected to explore alternative energy sources, including potential Russian oil imports, as Indonesia navigates global supply disruptions triggered by the conflict in Iran.
- The Jakarta Post — Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said sanctions are being prepared against Google over YouTube’s non-compliance with Indonesia’s under-16 social media ban, as authorities push global platforms to demonstrate full adherence to new child protection regulations.
Domestic Politics and Economy
- Reuters — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said criminal charges will be pursued against non-compliant firms as the government intensifies its forest crackdown, having already seized nearly $22 billion in assets and millions of hectares tied to illegal plantation and mining activities.
- The Jakarta Post — Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia remains confident in meeting or exceeding its growth target despite the World Bank’s downgrade, while acknowledging that outcomes will hinge on evolving geopolitical conditions and global market stability.
- Antara — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia is accelerating the development of its electric vehicle ecosystem, through infrastructure expansion, incentives, and industry integration, to reduce fossil fuel dependence and strengthen long-term energy self-sufficiency.
- Antara — Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said Indonesia is actively diversifying steel export markets toward the Middle East and other emerging regions to reduce heavy reliance on China and strengthen the resilience of its domestic steel industry.
- The Jakarta Post — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said calls for his removal are legitimate in a democracy, but stressed that any leadership change must strictly follow constitutional mechanisms through formal parliamentary and judicial processes.
Business and Investment
- Tempo — Indonesia’s sovereign fund Danantara has established a new subsidiary, Denera, to centralize and scale waste-to-energy and integrated waste management projects, signaling a more structured push into sustainable infrastructure and environmental services.
