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President Prabowo's appointment of Dony Oskaria as head of the new SOEs Regulatory Agency raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest, impacting corporate governance reforms.

President Prabowo Subianto outlined 8 priority programs for the 2026 State Budget, focusing on food/energy security, free nutritious meals, education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Indonesia has reduced mining production quotas from three years to one, effective Oct 3, 2025. This aims to tighten control over mineral assets like nickel and coal, requiring annual approvals for mining companies.

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated an Executive Committee on Oct 8 to accelerate Special Autonomy Development in Papua. A lawmaker praised it as a breakthrough for improving living standards.

Indonesia and North Korea agreed to explore "mutually beneficial" partnerships during Indonesia's Foreign Minister's historic visit to Pyongyang on Oct 11. This marks the first such trip in over a decade.