ESDM Prioritizes PLN Demand in 2026 Coal RKAB Revisions

Indonesia to Use Palm Oil Levy to Subsidize Fuel for Fishing Vessels

Indonesia will subsidize diesel fuel for midsize fishing vessels (between 30 and 200 gross tons) using funds collected from palm oil and cocoa export levies. The subsidy, estimated at under IDR 1.5 tn (USD 83.01 mn), will cover 400,000 metric tons of gasoil to maintain business sustainability and enhance competitiveness in the fisheries sector. As of May-26, the plantation fund agency has collected IDR 17.4 tn in levies, nearly 65% of its 2026 target, which is deemed sufficient to finance this initiative alongside the IDR 32.3 tn allocated for this year's biodiesel mandate, smallholder replanting, and other supporting programs. (Kontan)

Indonesia Planned 0% Tax Incentives for up to 50 Years to Attract Investors

The govt. proposed 0% tax incentives for up to 50 years under the Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) to attract domestic and global investors. The planned financial hub would allow investment banks, insurers, pension funds, and family offices to operate under a common law framework with a dedicated commercial court. The govt. expects PFII, planned in Bali, to attract up to IDR 500 tn in investment and repatriate capital currently routed through offshore jurisdictions. Bank Indonesia also pledged macroprudential support to maintain credit growth. (Emitennews)

ESDM Prioritizes PLN Demand in 2026 Coal RKAB Revisions

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said approvals for revisions to 2026 coal production work plans (RKAB) will prioritize meeting domestic demand from PLN power plants. Director General of Minerals and Coal Tri Winarno said additional production quotas will first be allocated to secure electricity supply before other requests are considered. The ministry has assigned miners to supply 212 mn tonnes of coal to PLN and independent power producers, exceeding estimated demand of 154 mn tonnes, while Indonesia's 2026 coal production target remains around 600 mn tonnes. (Bloomberg Technoz)

Solusi Sinergi Digital (WIFI) Launched New Fixed Broadband Services

WIFI, through its subsidiary PT Integrasi Jaringan Ekosistem (IJE), launched two new fixed broadband services, Starlite Super and Starlite Prime, offering internet speeds of up to 2 Gbps and 500 Mbps, respectively. Starlite Super is priced at IDR 250,000/month, while Starlite Prime is offered at IDR 168,000/month. Both packages provide unlimited data with no FUP, no installation fee, and no modem rental fee, supporting the co.'s strategy to expand affordable high-speed internet access and accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia. (IDNFinancials)