IndonesianTalk.com — Yusran Hadromi and a Diplomatic Career Measured by Legacy JAKARTA — A diplomat’s career is often measured by the positions he or she has held: secretary, counselor, chargé d’affaires or ambassador. Others are remembered for treaties signed, negotiations concluded or crises successfully navigated. Yusran Hadromi appears to measure his career differently. After three decades in the diplomatic service, the 29 August 1969-born diplomat says what matters most is not necessarily reaching the highest position, but leaving a legacy — through ideas, relationships and initiatives that continue to have an impact after an assignment ends. “More toward legacy and ideas,” is how Yusran describes his approach to his long career. Positions change. Countries of assignment change. Offices are eventually handed over to someone else. What remains, he believes, is the footprint left behind. That footprint does not always come in the form of major diplomatic agreements. Sometimes it is an Indonesian…
Antara CEO Benny Butarbutar Highlights Sustainability Communication Strategy at Universitas Pertamina
IndonesianTalk.com — Antara CEO Benny Butarbutar Highlights Sustainability Communication Strategy at Universitas Pertamina Sustainability communication can no longer be treated merely as a corporate publicity exercise or an administrative requirement. As digital technology accelerates the flow of information, communication has become increasingly important in building trust, engaging stakeholders and turning sustainability commitments into concrete action. That was the central message delivered by Perum Lembaga Kantor Berita Nasional (LKBN) Antara president director Benny Siga Butarbutar during a guest lecture at the Master of Science in Sustainability (MSU) Batch 3 program at Universitas Pertamina (UPER) on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Speaking on the theme “Designing Sustainability Communication & Stakeholder Engagement,” Benny shared his perspectives and professional experience on corporate communication, stakeholder engagement and crisis management amid an increasingly complex business environment. Beyond simply delivering information Benny began the session by engaging directly with students through questions and discussions, creating an interactive atmosphere throughout…
ANTARA Strengthens Global News Agency Role During Week in Moscow
IndonesianTalk.com — ANTARA Strengthens Global News Agency Role During Week in Moscow MOSCOW — A week-long working visit to Moscow from Sept. 16 to 23 saw Perum Lembaga Kantor Berita Nasional (LKBN) ANTARA expand its international media network while strengthening its role as Indonesia’s national news agency on the global stage. ANTARA president director Benny Siga Butarbutar’s visit included an exclusive interview with the Indonesian Ambassador to Russia, meetings with several international media organizations and participation as a speaker at the “Plenary Session Dedicated to the 65th Anniversary of OANA.” The series of engagements underscored the growing importance of cooperation among news agencies at a time when the global media industry is undergoing rapid technological and structural changes. During the visit, ANTARA engaged with three major Russian media organizations — RT (Russia Today), Sputnik and TASS — to explore opportunities for cooperation and news exchange. ANTARA and Sputnik signed a news…
Political Elites, Disaster and the 2029 Election: Between Image-Building and a Wounded Public
IndonesianTalk.com — Political Elites, Disaster and the 2029 Election: Between Image-Building and a Wounded Public YOGYAKARTA — Indonesia’s disaster season shows little sign of easing, with thousands of people affected by floods, landslides, forest fires, extreme weather and other hazards. Yet as communities struggle with recurring disasters, the attention of much of the country’s political elite appears increasingly focused on the 2029 elections. Official data from the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), as of Sept. 7, recorded 1,730 disasters across Indonesia since the beginning of the year. Forest and land fires accounted for the largest share, with 627 incidents, followed by floods with 543, extreme weather with 324, landslides with 105 and droughts with 101. There were also 14 tidal floods and abrasion incidents, 13 earthquakes and three volcanic eruptions. The figures have renewed questions about whether disaster management has become a political priority — or remains largely a matter of…
The Bayan Price Mystery: When Markets Need Answers, Not Speculation
IndonesianTalk.com -The Bayan Price Mystery: When Markets Need Answers, Not Speculation. By Laksamana Sukardi There is a mystery in Indonesia’s capital market. PT Bayan Resources Tbk., one of Indonesia’s largest publicly listed companies by market capitalization, has a market value of roughly US$26 billion. Yet Bloomberg has reported that an entity controlled by Indonesian businessman Haji Isam is offering approximately US$3 billion for around 62 percent of Bayan Resources’ shares. The arithmetic is straightforward. If 62 percent of the company is valued at US$3 billion, the implied valuation for the entire company would be approximately US$4.8 billion. On the stock exchange: roughly US$26 billion. In the reported transaction: roughly US$4.8 billion. The difference is close to 80 percent. One company. Two dramatically different indications of value. Why? This is what I call the Bayan Price Mystery. This article does not seek to determine which valuation is correct. Nor do we know what…
Book Launch Spokesperson: A Political Communication Management Perspective in the Age of Disruption
IndonesianTalk.com — Spokespersons Take on More Strategic Role in Era of Disruption The rapid development of digital technology and changing patterns of public communication have made the role of government and institutional spokespersons increasingly strategic, speakers at a book launch in Jakarta said on Friday. Spokespersons are no longer expected merely to deliver statements on behalf of their leaders. They are increasingly required to manage strategic communication, build public trust and respond to rapidly evolving information dynamics. The issue was among the topics discussed during the launch and book discussion of Juru Bicara: Perspektif Manajemen Komunikasi Politik di Era Disrupsi (Spokespersons: A Perspective on Political Communication Management in the Era of Disruption), written by communication professor Marlinda Irwanti Poernomo and Benny Siga Butarbutar, M.Si. The event was held at Antara Heritage Center in Jakarta on Friday (Sept. 11). In his keynote speech, head of the Government Communications Agency (Badan Komunikasi Pemerintah/BKP)…
Rp1.9 Trillion for Government Communications: Can BAKOM Turn Public Perception of Prabowo Around?
IndonesianTalk.com — Rp1.9 Trillion for Government Communications: Can BAKOM Turn Public Perception of Prabowo Around? The Government Communications Agency’s proposed budget is set to surge to Rp1.9 trillion in 2027. Lawmakers are demanding measurable results. But improving public approval of President Prabowo Subianto is not simply a matter of crafting better messages. The greater challenge is bridging the gap between economic statistics and people’s everyday experience. THE Rp1.9 trillion figure quickly drew attention in Senayan. During a working meeting between Commission XIII of the House of Representatives and the Ministry of State Secretariat on August 31, 2026, the proposed 2027 budget for the Government Communications Agency, or BAKOM, became one of the subjects of scrutiny. The reason was obvious: the proposed amount represents a dramatic increase. According to information cited in the House meeting, BAKOM’s budget in 2026 was around Rp22 billion. For 2027, the agency led by Muhammad Qodari is…
Minangkabau Figures Who Changed Indonesia: Leadership Lessons Across Generations
IndonesianTalk.com — Minangkabau Figures Who Changed Indonesia: Leadership Lessons Across Generations JAKARTA — Indonesia’s history is inseparable from the contributions of prominent Minangkabau figures, whose influence has stretched from the independence movement and national politics to education, journalism, religion, literature and diplomacy. That legacy will take center stage at a forum titled “Minangkabau Figures Who Changed Indonesia: Leadership Inspiration Across Generations through the Traditions of Merantau, Dakwah, Independence, Adaptability and Global Networks”, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at the M.H. Thamrin Multipurpose Hall at Jakarta City Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is scheduled to open the event. “The forum will bring together a number of prominent national figures as keynote speakers and panelists,” said Asri Hadi, head of publications and public relations at Rangkayo Minang Indonesia. Among the scheduled keynote speakers are Coordinating Political and Security Affairs Minister Djamari Chaniago,…
When Movement Leads the Music: KDI Opens a New Artistic Chapter
Rumah Karya Sjuman and Kreativität Dance Indonesia bring seven choreographic works, live music and a semi-immersive experience to Bintaro, exploring an intriguing question: What if movement does not simply follow music? JAKARTA — Where does movement begin? Perhaps the answer does not always start with what we hear. Rumah Karya Sjuman and Kreativität Dance Indonesia (KDI) are set to present Nada di Balik Tubuh (Notes Behind the Body) on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at Gedung Putih in Bintaro. Under the artistic direction of musician and composer Aksan Sjuman, the production brings together seven choreographic works on a single stage. Each approaches its subject from a different perspective, yet all revolve around the same fundamental question: Where does movement begin? The question resonates with KDI’s artistic journey spanning more than three decades. Founded in 1995 by renowned Indonesian dance maestro Farida Oetoyo, KDI has developed through encounters with diverse dance traditions and…
SUNRA Commissioner Welcomes Prabowo’s National Electric Motorcycle Initiative
IndonesianTalk.com — SUNRA Commissioner Welcomes Prabowo’s National Electric Motorcycle Initiative President Prabowo Subianto officially launched Indonesia’s National Electric Motorcycle, known as Molinas, along with its supporting ecosystem at ALVA’s production facility in Cikarang, Bekasi regency, West Java, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, marking another major push by the government to accelerate the country’s transition toward electric mobility. The launch is expected to expand access to more affordable and higher-quality transportation while strengthening domestic industry, technological capabilities, energy security and national value creation. During the launch, Prabowo said the government would seek to lower financing rates for electric vehicles and introduce schemes that could allow consumers to purchase electric motorcycles without a down payment. “We will lower installment interest rates for the people. We will also try to make purchases possible without a down payment,” Prabowo said. According to the President, switching from conventional gasoline-powered motorcycles to electric models could reduce daily…
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