Jokowi Looks at Canberra as Model Capital

... province. Initial construction works of the $34 billion project ... , pending approval from the House of Representatives. "I asked questions to ... , Jokowi released animation video of the would-be capital, ... collaborate for the advancement of our nation.” The first ...

Opposition Grows to Repatriation of Former IS Fighters

... opposition to the proposed repatriation of hundreds of former Islamic State fighters ... Move Adies Kardi, deputy chairman of House of Representatives' Commission III that oversees legal ... the repatriation. "The minister of religious affairs himself has clarified ...

Indonesia to Commence Satellite Project for Nationwide Internet Coverage

... has appointed a consortium of local companies to operate ... in a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission I which oversees ... . Johnny said the financing of the project will involve several ... for PSN engineers. Some of them will join the project ...

Immigration Chief Ronny Sompie Dismissed over Graft Fugitive Saga

... Yasonna Laoly dismissed director general of immigration Ronny Sompie on ... get a seat in the House of Representatives. On Jan. 16, Yasonna ... his attempt to fill a House seat vacated by fellow PDI ... Kiemas, who died before elected House members were sworn in last ...

Alipay's Entry to Indonesia Delayed as Bank Indonesia Asks for Paperwork Revision

... a lion's share of Southeast Asia's $1 ... to Sugeng, the deputy governor of the central bank (BI). ... incomplete," Sugeng told the House of Representatives' Commission XI overseeing finance ... and meet the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (IAPI) ...

Indonesia's Flawed Democracy Improves as Civil Liberty, Political Culture Stagnate

... politicians have advocated the abolition of direct elections," the institution wrote ... proposing the plan to the House of Representatives. "But as [Jokowi's] ... process and pluralism, the functioning of government, political participation, political culture ...

Indonesia to Buy Bigger Boats for Coast Guard

... , will need ships the size of those Danish vessels. "Mr. ... Jakarta. “After [the appointment of] Bakamla is completed, we want ... ,” Luhut said. The appointment of Bakamla as coast guard is ... bill being deliberated by the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to ...

Price Floor for Ride-Hailing Services: a Boon or a Curse for Consumers? 

... -called "driver-partners" and drivers of conventional taxis. Conventional taxi companies ... the government for being unsupportive of disruptive technologies – and by consequence ... of Indonesia's Faculty of Law and an expert staff at the House of Representatives ...

Jokowi Wants Three Omnibus Bills to Be Completed This Week

... are being deliberated at the House of Representatives. Jokowi has made simplifying ... three omnibus bills to the House next week, one on ... the House, the new omnibus laws should solve the issue of ... a huge milestone for the House and the government, and ...

AGO Names Suspects in Jiwasraya Corruption Investigation as Case Takes Political Turn

... detained Benny Tjokrosaputro, the commissioner of Hanson International, for his alleged ... politician and the deputy chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission VI overseeing trade ... and co-operatives, said the House should establish a special committee ...