Bahlil Lahadalia

Indonesia will tap eastern LNG to shield Java's industry from rising costs and potential layoffs.

Prabowo praises Nahdlatul Ulama's significant influence in Indonesian politics and society.

Minister Bahlil Lahadalia reports to President Prabowo on PLN reliability and coal supply issues.

Indonesia's energy minister proposes raising subsidized diesel quota to 18.80-19 million KL for 2027.

Prabowo directs his cabinet to publicly disclose Indonesia's positive investment outlook to ensure transparency.

Pertamina raises non-subsidized fuel prices due to global oil trends.

Prabowo Summons Energy Minister Over Alternative Oil Supply Plan

Indonesia's energy council examines idle storage tanks to expand national crude oil reserves from eighteen to twenty-one days to a minimum of thirty days, pursuing cost-effective solutions through existing infrastructure rather than new construction.

Indonesia's government and lawmakers consider stimulus measures after a fuel price hike to help consumers absorb higher costs.

DPR and government officials review Danantara-led resource export scheme to strengthen state control and oversight of export activities.

301 UI professors submit an amicus curiae to the Supreme Court regarding the cancellation of ethics sanctions against Bahlil Lahadalia's dissertation promoters.

Golkar party welcomes a viral song about Bahlil Lahadalia, the Energy Minister, without issue.

Indonesia's state-owned Danantara will honor existing commodity export contracts while consulting industry groups on transitioning crude palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys exports, though the government will review deals suspected of under-invoicing below global benchmarks.

President Prabowo Subianto holds an economic meeting with ministers and officials at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

Indonesia secured Nigerian crude oil supplies and is diversifying sources from Russia, the United States, and Brazil, as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil shipments amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, threatening twenty percent of the nation's previous Middle Eastern imports.

Indonesia proposed hosting a regional oil storage hub for ASEAN to strengthen energy security amid Middle East tensions, with the facility potentially supplying fuel across Southeast Asia during supply disruptions and crises.

Prabowo praises Miangas residents for memorizing his cabinet members' names.

Indonesia will phase out diesel imports this year by implementing a B50 biodiesel mandate in July 2026, reducing imports from one million to 700,000 barrels daily while domestically supplying 300,000 barrels and supporting palm oil farmers.

President Prabowo visits East Java for infrastructure and Islamic events, inaugurating roads and attending conferences.

Indonesia's PLN says coal supply is improving and Java power system is recovering.

Danantara's COO pledged transparency on investment data following President Prabowo's directive to boost public awareness of Indonesia's improving investment climate and strengthen investor confidence for sustainable economic growth.

President Prabowo Subianto meets with ministers at his residence to discuss investment and economic issues.

Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says nonsubsidized fuel price hikes are calculated carefully by state and private businesses.

Indonesia diversifies crude oil imports from African nations including Algeria, Nigeria, and Angola to mitigate Strait of Hormuz shipping risks amid Middle East tensions affecting approximately 20-25 percent of its oil supply routes.

Prabowo attends Hipmi's national conference, believing it can produce community leaders.

Purbaya says the premium fuel hike will have a minimal inflation impact.

BEM UI will fight the court ruling that favored Bahlil's promoters, citing threats to academic integrity.

UI's dean requests the Supreme Court to consider academic ethics in Bahlil's dissertation case.

Police inspect a transmission line in Jambi after a mass blackout hit Sumatra on Friday.

Prabowo expresses sadness over harsh criticism from PDIP, but appreciates it as a necessary check and balance in democracy.

President Prabowo witnessed Danantara and Hisense sign a technology cooperation memorandum in Jakarta, aiming to facilitate investment inflows, technology transfer, and job creation while strengthening Indonesia's industrial competitiveness through strategic global partnerships.

Indonesia's Energy Ministry will auction 10 new oil and gas blocks across Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Papua, and Sumatra at IPA Convex 2026, offering improved fiscal terms including 50 percent contractor splits to attract upstream investment.

Indonesia postponed planned increases to mineral royalties and export duties in May 2026, with Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia citing the need for arrangements benefiting both government and industry, affecting major commodities including nickel, copper, coal, and gold in a significant commodity-producing nation.

President Prabowo Subianto visits Miangas Island, becoming the second president to do so after Joko Widodo.

Indonesia will launch B50 biodiesel in July 2026, blending fifty percent palm oil into diesel fuel to eliminate diesel imports and achieve energy self-sufficiency within three to four years, potentially saving 157.28 trillion rupiah in foreign exchange.

Pertamina is ready to roll out B50 biodiesel nationwide starting July 1, 2026, with adjusted pricing based on market conditions.

Indonesia will continue importing Russian crude oil to strengthen national energy reserves despite potential Hormuz Strait reopening, with plans to import 150 million barrels through 2026 while diversifying supplies from Africa and the United States.

German President Steinmeier visited Indonesia's President Prabowo to strengthen bilateral ties across business, energy, climate action, and democracy, with formal ceremonies and one-on-one talks advancing cooperation between the two nations.

President Prabowo ordered Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani to present positive economic data publicly, aiming to boost investor confidence and strengthen public optimism regarding Indonesia's investment prospects and economic growth amid global uncertainty.

Minister Bahlil Lahadalia denies power outages are caused by coal shortages, citing technical issues instead.

President Prabowo Subianto opens the 18th HIPMI national conference in Lampung.

Prabowo vows to monitor Indonesia's development even after his death.

Indonesia delayed clean power exports to Singapore, with transmission facility construction requiring one to one-and-a-half years, while the government evaluates technical aspects of the 3.4-gigawatt low-carbon electricity agreement signed last year.

UI's student council opposes a court ruling that favored Bahlil's promoters.

Indonesia keeps fuel prices unchanged despite the dollar surge and rupiah depreciation.

Indonesia will mandate E5 fuel in selected regions starting July 2026 to boost domestic energy security.

Indonesian authorities use disinformation to target critics, labeling them as foreign agents.

Indonesia delays its mining royalty and export levy plan for further discussion.

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President Prabowo Subianto targets completing 1,386 fishing villages by December this year.