Indonesia May Offer Tax Relief for Car Purchases Next Year
The Ministry of Industry recently confirmed that it is holding marathon discussions with the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association and all car manufacturers regarding incentive measures for the automotive sector, aiming to accelerate the recovery and strengthening of the domestic automotive industry in 2026. In 2025, the industry faces pressure from domestic purchasing power and global market fluctuations, making the situation severe. The Deputy Minister of Industry stated that the discussions are not yet concluded, and the results will be announced after the Christmas holiday this year. It is reported that the incentive measures are planned in two options, from which the government will choose one. Option 1: For internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) priced below IDR 275 million, hybrid
Indonesian Government Provides IDR 2 Trillion Financing for Textile and Furniture Industries
Indonesian Nickel Association and Forum Oppose Excessive Nickel Mine Fine Standards
Government Threatens to Take Over Chinese-Invested Weda Bay Nickel Mine
China Becomes Main Source of Tombstone Imports for Indonesia
Weda Bay Industrial Park Clarifies 'Nickel Powder Smuggling' Rumor
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) has responded to allegations that a Chinese national attempted to smuggle nickel powder via the IWIP exclusive airport in North Maluku Province. On Friday, December 5, a Chinese national was found carrying 5 bags of mixed nickel powder and 4 bags of pure nickel powder while boarding a flight to Manado at the IWIP exclusive airport, and was arrested on the spot. In a recent written statement, IWIP management stated that the company is aware of the rumors concerning suspected unauthorized material transport at the exclusive airport, and has always complied with all transportation
Weda Bay Industrial Park Accused of Self-Weighing and Verifying Minerals
The Weda Bay Industrial Park (PT IWIP) has been accused of conducting self-weighing and verification of minerals instead of using licensed inspection agencies, allegedly violating mineral trading rules and potentially causing losses in Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP). The Director of the Center for Energy and Mining Law Studies believes this is a serious issue in mineral trade accountability, as self-operation can easily lead to falsification of quantity and grade data, resulting in state losses that could be substantial and involve criminal corruption. He stated that this violates government regulations and related PNBP laws, calling for the DPR to set up a special committee, government audits, and legal accountability. The DPR's Commission XII also found during a visit to IMIP that IWIP operates its own weighing equipment, with inspectors present but not conducting verification, and that there is a lack of national regulatory oversight in the land-based transaction chain. Commission members reported to the President, noting that IWIP can obtain ore without state records, while the government only has data from inspection agencies, and the Ministry of Energy has not established control measures for overland truck sales.
Indonesian Bird’s Nest Exporter Plans to Go Public
Bird’s nest export company PT Abadi Lestari Indonesia Tbk. (RLCO) will list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). Its initial public offering (IPO) is priced at IDR 168 per share, issuing 625 million shares, raising a total of IDR 105 billion. According to the prospectus, all proceeds will be used to purchase bird’s nest as working capital: 56.33% for the company's own working capital, and 43.67% injected into its subsidiary PT Realfood Winta Asia (RWA) for bird’s nest procurement.
Indonesia Restricts Import of Untagged Chinese Goods
The Indonesian government stated that its crackdown on imported goods goes beyond combating second-hand clothing trade and will also target new goods flooding the domestic market. The Minister of SMEs revealed that the government is preparing to restrict untagged Chinese new goods lacking proper supervision from entering Indonesia. He pointed out that the biggest problem faced by MSMEs is not only the proliferation of second-hand imported clothing but also the uncontrolled influx of large quantities of new imported goods via containers. These goods include clothing, shoes, trousers, watches, and other items, without product identification, standard labels, or quality screening. They are shipped in containers
AKRA Sells Another 20 Hectares of Land to Chinese Chemical Company
PT AKR Corporindo Tbk (AKRA), through its subsidiary PT Berkah Kawasan Manyar Sejahtera (BKMS), has transferred 20 hectares of industrial land to PT GEABH Joint Technology, a subsidiary of Sichuan Jinsiang Chemical, located in the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java. The company had previously purchased 20 hectares in April 2025 for initial production facilities. The additional land will be used for the development of
Indonesia Plans to Cut Next Year's Coal Output to Maintain Prices
As a major global coal exporter, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has decided to cut next year's production to prevent a decline in international coal prices. The Director General of Mineral and Coal explained at the parliamentary building that, based on preliminary estimates, next year's coal output is expected to be no more than 700 million tons. The government will use "production caps" to address price "breakdowns." Last year, Indonesia's coal output peaked at 836 million tons, while this year's output has shown a downward trend, expected to fall short of 800 million tons, at around 750 million tons. In 2024, Indonesia exported 555 million tons of coal, accounting for approximately 33%–
Indonesian Government Warns Palm Oil Industry Against Illegal Tax Evasion
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has issued stern warnings to hundreds of companies after discovering data discrepancies in the palm oil industry, including underinvoicing and the use of fake invoices. The Finance Minister recently emphasized that the government's joint operations with the Ministry of Finance and the police (such as the crackdown on CPO derivative smuggling in early November) are not meant to create panic, but to ensure business compliance and safeguard state revenue. Approximately 200 representatives from 137 key taxpayer companies in the palm oil sector recently attended a meeting at DJP headquarters. The Finance Minister made a surprise visit and urged companies to voluntarily report any difficulties. The government expects the palm oil industry to continue serving as the backbone of Indonesian industry. He stated that future fiscal policies will foster a healthy and fair business environment, while requiring companies to maximize their contributions to the state treasury.