The High Cost of Nickel: Mining Expansion and National Strategic Projects Trigger Socio-Ecological Crisis in Southeast Sulawesi

The fundamental question of whether the rapid expansion of mining activities and National Strategic Projects (PSN) truly brings prosperity to local communities took center stage during a recent hearing at…

Indonesian Public Works Ministry Officials Arrested in Sweeping Corruption Probe Alleging Bribery, Extortion, and Fictitious Projects

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move against corruption within Indonesia’s critical infrastructure sector, the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Jakarta High Prosecutor’s Office (Kejati Jakarta) has formally named…

Indonesian Civil Society Organizations Condemn Plastic Credit Projects as Greenwashing and False Solutions to the National Waste Crisis

The emergence of plastic credit schemes in Indonesia, once hailed as an innovative market-based solution to the archipelago’s mounting waste crisis, is now facing intense scrutiny from environmental advocates. A…

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan with Three New Property Projects and Strategic IPO to Fuel Growth and Vertical Integration.

Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi, a prominent player in Indonesia’s dynamic property sector, has announced a significant expansion strategy, including the development of three major new projects and…

Bodetabek’s Enduring Allure: Developers Intensify Mixed-Use and Integrated Projects as Regional Dynamics Shift

The Greater Jakarta Area, encompassing the satellite cities of Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Bodetabek), continues to be a magnet for property developers, demonstrating robust potential for integrated urban growth.…

Indonesia Accelerates National Strategic Waste-to-Energy Projects Amid Intensifying Environmental and Health Concerns from Civil Society

The Government of Indonesia has officially intensified its commitment to transforming the nation’s mounting waste crisis into a renewable energy source through the Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) program. During a high-level signing…

K-pop Fans Urge Hana Bank to Halt Coal Financing for Indonesian Nickel Projects

Global K-pop enthusiasts have intensified their environmental advocacy by targeting one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions, Hana Bank, over its continued involvement in coal-fired power projects. Under the campaign…

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi Fuels Expansion with New Property Projects, Strategic Diversification into Building Materials, and Landmark IPO

Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi, a prominent player in Indonesia’s burgeoning property sector, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy, marked by the development of three new high-profile…

Bank Indonesia East Java Projects Significant Surge in Surabaya Retail Sales for March 2026, Driven by Eid al-Fitr Demand

Bank Indonesia’s East Java Provincial Office has issued a projection indicating a substantial increase in retail sales performance for Surabaya in March 2026. This optimistic forecast is anchored in the…

Indigenous Papuan Women Spearhead Resistance Against Land Appropriation and Environmental Degradation Under Merauke National Strategic Projects

The landscape of Merauke, South Papua, is currently the epicenter of a profound struggle between state-led industrial ambitions and the ancestral rights of the region’s indigenous populations. At the heart…

Illegal Sand Mining Operations in Batam Persist Amid High Demand for Construction and Reclamation Projects

The rapid urban expansion and massive infrastructure development in Batam, Riau Islands, have created an insatiable demand for construction materials, inadvertently fueling a persistent and destructive illegal sand mining industry.…