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July 9, 2025

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the construction of a blue ammonia plant in Bintuni Bay Regency, West Papua Province, will begin in 2026. Blue ammonia, produced from natural gas (natgas), is produced to optimize carbon emission reductions, support the energy transition, address clean energy needs, and increase regional revenue.

July 9, 2025

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has struck a significant agreement with major cellular service providers in Indonesia, granting it access to users’ private information for law enforcement purposes. While the reasons for the deal look convincing, the development raises serious concerns about potential violations of fundamental citizen rights and may conflict with a Constitutional Court ruling regarding surveillance and wiretapping.

July 8, 2025

The 10th Biak Munara Wampasi Festival (FBMW) in 2025 was officially closed on July 4, 2025, in a lively ceremony held at the Manuhua Air Force Base Hangar in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province.

July 8, 2025

Riau Governor Abdul Wahid's attendance at the London Climate Action Week activity on June 23, 2025, received appreciation from prospective carbon trading investors. His participation is part of the Riau Provincial Government's support for the Indonesian government to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).

July 8, 2025

Public Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar “Ara” Sirait took many by surprise when he announced that Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) Investment Management Agency would finance one of President Prabowo Subianto ’s flagship campaign promises: the construction of 3 million subsidized homes. Danantara has pledged a loan of Rp 8 trillion (US$ 138 million) for the project. With this move, earlier plans to finance the program through foreign loans were effectively shelved.

July 7, 2025

The Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Ministry will revitalize 78,000 hectares (ha) of unproductive culture fisheries in the North Coast of Java. This program will be carried out in multiple stages, with the majority of funding coming from Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara).

July 7, 2025

North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution consistently attracts negative press. The 33-year-old Gerindra politician and son-in-law of former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo may soon be questioned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) after his close aide was arrested in a recent graft scandal in the province.