Regulation and Sustainability Challenges in Indonesia’s Multi-Million House Gecko Trade Industry
The house gecko, scientifically known as Gekko gecko, has transitioned from a common household inhabitant to a high-value commodity openly traded across Indonesia’s digital marketplaces. Recent investigations into major e-commerce…
Afgan’s Dramatic Vocal Crisis Ahead of "Retrospektif: The Concert" Reveals Industry’s High Stakes for Performers
JAKARTA – Acclaimed Indonesian singer Afgan, whose full name is Afgansyah Reza, faced an unprecedented and deeply challenging health crisis just two weeks before his highly anticipated solo concert, "Retrospektif:…
Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Concerns Amidst Economic Headwinds
A new policy imposing a five percent Income Tax (PPh) on super-luxury properties, effective June 1, 2015, has drawn sharp criticism from key stakeholders in Indonesia’s housing sector, notably developers.…
The Fading Gold of Konawe Selatan How Nickel Mining Operations are Eroding the Seaweed Industry and Coastal Livelihoods in Southeast Sulawesi
La Ode Baharuddin never imagined that his golden years would be spent wading through the thick, suffocating mud of the mangrove forests in Akuni Village, Konawe Selatan. For decades, Baharuddin…
Indonesia Considers Major Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Diverse Industry Reactions
The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating a significant revision to Government Regulation No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property…
SK hynix Warns of Deepening Memory Shortage, Predicting 2027 as Peak of Industry’s Toughest Year
The global semiconductor industry is bracing for an extended period of memory scarcity, with leading manufacturer SK hynix issuing a stark warning that 2027 is poised to be the most…
Audi Marissa Mourns the Passing of Her Father Rupawan Djamil Amidst Tributes from the Entertainment Industry
The Indonesian entertainment industry is in a state of mourning following the news that Rupawan Djamil, the father of renowned actress and presenter Audi Marissa, passed away on Thursday, July…
Revising Indonesia’s Foreign Property Ownership Laws: A Deep Dive into Proposed Changes and Industry Reactions
The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively reviewing Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property in Indonesia. This…
Government of Indonesia Auctions 2010 Toyota Kijang Innova Through Ministry of Industry with Starting Price of Thirty Eight Million Rupiah
The Industrial Human Resources Development Agency of the Ministry of Industry (BPSDM), in collaboration with the Jakarta IV State Assets and Auction Service Office (KPKNL), has officially announced the public…
Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Adjustment Sparks Industry Outcry Amidst Revenue Drive
A new policy imposing a five percent income tax (PPh) on super-luxury properties, effective June 1, 2015, has ignited significant concern within Indonesia’s housing sector, with industry stakeholders, including developers,…














