China Invests IDR 36.4 Trillion in Batang Industrial Zone
Indonesia and China recently signed Memorandums of Understanding for 16 projects, with investments reaching IDR 36.4 trillion, involving the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" (TCTP) program. The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs stated that the projects will be implemented in the Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone (KEK Industropolis Batang). The projects cover an annual production of one million tons of steel, meat and seafood processing, nickel-iron trade, and textile R&D. Also included are cooperation in coal, textile raw materials, tea and jasmine industries, as well as direct sourcing of agricultural products such as coconut and durian. The total area of the Batang Industrial Zone is 28,886
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Mining Industry Development Drives Indonesia's Economic Growth
Indonesia Opens Tenders for Waste-to-Energy Plants in Four Cities
The Indonesia Future Energy Investment Authority (BPI Danantara) announced the opening of the first phase of tenders for waste-to-energy plant (PLTSa) projects in four cities (Bogor, Bekasi, Denpasar, and Yogyakarta). This is part of the government's vigorous push for waste-to-energy projects, supported by the previously issued Presidential Decree No. 109 of 2025. Currently, 24 waste-to-energy technology suppliers and their consortia have passed the selection list, and only they can participate in Indonesia's waste-to-energy tenders. The tenders for these four cities are independent of each other, and the 24 companies and their consortia (including private and
Indonesia Plans to Build Waste-to-Energy Plants in Seven Locations
State Electricity Company (PLN) reveals that building waste-to-energy plants (PLTSa) in seven locations requires a large supply of waste. To achieve an installed capacity of 197.4 MW, up to 12,000 tons of waste must be processed daily. The President Director of PLN stated that, with coordination from BPI Danantara and support from relevant ministries, PLN has conducted research on these seven locations planned as pilot waste-to-energy projects and prepared a pre-feasibility study. This action follows the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 109 of 2025, which aims to
Indonesian Court Rules on Land Rights Duration for New Capital
The Constitutional Court (MK) recently ruled on a review of land rights duration in Law No. 21 of 2023 concerning the New Capital (IKN), emphasizing that national development cannot override the constitution. The constitution stipulates that land, water, and natural resources are under state control to achieve the greatest welfare of the people. The MK considered that granting cultivation rights, building rights, and usage rights for a period of 130-190 years is excessively long and may cause the state to lose control over strategic land assets. The ruling is not an obstacle to development, but ensures development follows the constitutional track, with state control and public benefit. Land rights
Indonesia Issues New Regulations on Rare Earth Metals
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently signed Ministerial Regulation No. 18 of 2025, implementing Government Regulation No. 39 of 2025 (amending Government Regulation No. 96 of 2021), governing the management of rare earth elements (LTJ) and other metal minerals. The regulation stipulates that the Minister, based on the geological agency's study and survey results on rare earth metal potential, determines areas that can be designated as rare earth metal mining concession areas, and may appoint state-owned enterprises to develop and utilize rare earth metals, prioritizing them for the development of domestic priority industries. State-owned enterprises must comply with all central government business licensing requirements.
Individuals and Cooperatives in Indonesia Can Apply for Mining Permits
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently signed Ministerial Regulation No. 18 of 2025, which serves as the basis for local governments to manage Community Mining Permits (IPR), applicable to individuals and cooperatives. The regulation stipulates that the Community Mining Area (WPR) is part of the provincial mining area, proposed by the governor based on provincial mining plans, local unlicensed mining activities, and other factors, while also considering environmental carrying capacity and spatial planning. The WPR only allows the extraction of primary metals at specific depths or secondary minerals from rivers and riverbanks, with each block not exceeding 100 hectares in area. The governor determines the WP
Quartz Sand Mining Permit Approvals to Be Centralized Under Indonesian Central Government
After inspecting illegal mining activities in Bangka Belitung, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently stated that all quartz sand mining permits will be taken back under central government control. Previously, a special task force discovered illegal mining operations in Bangka Belitung, estimated to have caused state losses of IDR 12.9 trillion. Originally, mining permits for quartz sand, minerals, and coal were managed by the central government. However, in 2022, former President Joko Widodo issued Presidential Regulation No. 55 of 2022, which delegated the authority to approve mining permits for minerals including quartz sand to local governments. In Lubuk Besung and Lubuk
Indonesia Needs Multiple Measures to Achieve Expected Economic Growth
The 2025 economic outlook for Indonesia is not optimistic. The OECD expects Indonesia's economy to grow by only 4.9%, far below the government's vision of 6-8%. The IMF's October report projected growth of 4.9%, an upward revision of 0.1%. Indonesia's central bank forecasts growth between 4.6% and 5.4%, while the government targets 5.2%, higher than the World Bank's 4.8%. On a quarterly basis, Indonesia's economy grew 4.87% in Q1, rose to 5.12% in Q2, then slowed to 5.04% in Q3, below economists' ex