February 27, 2025 | 08:34 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, February 24, 2025. Here are the highlights: List of 12 Pertamina Bosses Involved in Corruption Cases Over the Years; Indonesia's Foreign Ministry to Hold Palestine Fundraising, Targets US$200mn; Pertamina Corruption Case: CEO Says Pertamax Quality Still Meets Standards.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. List of 12 Pertamina Bosses Involved in Corruption Cases Over the Years
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named three subholding directors of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina as suspects in a corruption case involving crude oil and refinery products management from 2018 to 2023. In addition, the AGO has also named a vice president (VP) of Pertamina and three private business executives as suspects.
This case would not be the first time a high-ranking official at Pertamina is designated as a corruption suspect, as explained below:
2. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry to Hold Palestine Fundraising, Targets US$200mn
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is collaborating with the National Board of Zakat (Baznas), the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), and several other non-governmental organizations for humanitarian aid fundraising for Palestine.
The ministry aims to raise US$200 million, or Rp3.2 trillion, said deputy foreign minister Anis Matta.
"We’re starting today with an initial target of around US$200 million," said Anis during the signing of Indonesia's campaign support for Palestine at the ministry office in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
3. Pertamina Corruption Case: CEO Says Pertamax Quality Still Meets Standards
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), Simon Aloysius Mantiri, spoke out regarding the quality of Pertamax fuel and the ongoing investigation at the Attorney General's Office. He asserted that Pertamax with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 92 meets the quality standards set by the Directorate General of Oil and Gas (Ditjen Migas) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
Simon claims that all of Pertamina's fuel products are closely monitored by the Ministry of ESDM through the Oil and Gas Testing Center (Lemigas) to ensure optimal quality. "We ensure that Pertamina's current operations are running smoothly, continuously optimizing services, and maintaining the quality of fuel products for the public," Simon said in his official statement on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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Prabowo Addresses Alleged Corruption in Pertamina's Oil Imports
3 jam lalu
Prabowo emphasized that the government will ensure that the legal process serves the interests of the people.
Besides Pertamina, Here's List of Gas Stations in Indonesia
5 jam lalu
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AGO Seizes 34 Folders of Documents on Crude Oil Imports from Riza Chalid's House
7 jam lalu
The Attorney General's Office raided two residences of businessman Riza Chalid. Four boxes containing letters or documents related to crude oil import were seized.
Fuel Prices Steady Despite Pertamina's Adulteration Issue, Advisor Says
8 jam lalu
Despite the Pertamina scandal, presidential advisor believes that fuel price stability is still maintained as long as supply can meet demand.
Greenpress: Corruption Case in Pertamina Could Hinder Energy Transition
9 jam lalu
Allegations of corruption in PT Pertamina are considered to potentially hinder the program of renewable energy transition.
Indonesia Humanitarian Campaign: Raising Aid of Rp3.2tn for Palestine
9 jam lalu
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has launched a joint campaign to support Palestine, to raise aid amounting to Rp3.2 trillion.
Pertamina Corruption Case: CEO Says Pertamax Quality Still Meets Standards
12 jam lalu
Simon claims that all of Pertamina's fuel products are closely monitored by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
List of 12 Pertamina Bosses Involved in Corruption Cases Over the Years
20 jam lalu
Riva Siahaan, Sani Dinar Saifuddin, and Yoki Firnandi add to the long list of Pertamina directors who have become corruption suspects.
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry to Hold Palestine Fundraising, Targets US$200mn
23 jam lalu
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to raise funds amounting to Rp3.2 trillion to help Palestine.
