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Alex Sinaga, President-Director, Telekomunikasi Indonesia: Interview
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Interview:Alex Sinaga How is infrastructure deployment for 4G advancing, and what are the prevailing obstacles? ALEX SINAGA: The main challenges in the mobile broadband ecosystem in terms of rolling out 4G are related to the adoption of the correct spectrum for this technology. While spectrum in Indonesia is still dominated by 2G and 3G, allocation for 4G is being planned with consideration…
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Ridwan Kamil, Mayor of Bandung: Interview
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Interview:Ridwan Kamil What role do you envision for the private sector in your plans to improve urban mobility in Bandung? RIDWAN KAMIL: Currently, 80% of the population use automobiles or scooters, while the remaining 20% use public transport. My vision is to flip these numbers by improving the reliability, usability and reach of our transport infrastructure. However, with around half of…
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Garibaldi Thohir, President-Director, Adaro Energy: Interview
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Interview:Garibaldi Thohir What should be prioritised under the new government to boost mining sector performance and attract new long-term investors to the country? GARIBALDI THOHIR: As regards coal mining, the priority needs to be establishing more independent power producers. By facilitating the construction of more power stations, the government will help improve the outlook for coal mining…
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Budi Tirtawisata, CEO, Panorama Group: Interview
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Interview:Budi Tirtawisata What more can be done to position Indonesia as the leading touristic destination in the region? Is enough being done in the public sphere? BUDI TIRTAWISATA: Indonesia’s tourism sector has had better momentum since 2008. We have faced turbulent times in the last 15 years, but fortunately we are moving on the right track. Indonesia is in a new era for tourism, and…
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Susi Pudjiastuti, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: Interview
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Interview:Susi Pudjiastuti What are the immediate priorities for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries? SUSI PUDJIASTUTI: This administration is bringing the right mindset at the right time. Indonesia has lost many years in regard to its maritime affairs. We have traditionally been an agricultural country, but President Joko Widodo and the vice-president, Jusuf Kalla, are trying to…
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Andi Wijaya, Chairman, Prodia: Interview
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Interview:Andi Wijaya Which areas within Indonesia’s health sector currently offer the most opportunities for investment? ANDI WIJAYA: There is a lot of interest in developing new hospitals, as Indonesia’s universal health care programme is expected to put pressure on the public hospital system. Investors are therefore looking to develop private medical facilities as an alternative for…
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Nenny Soemawinata, Managing Director, Putera Sampoerna Foundation: Interview
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Interview:Nenny Soemawinata What can be done to boost the number of qualified educators across the country? NENNY SOEMAWINATA: If we are to have intellectual and professional students, we need intellectual and professional teachers. There is a disparity between the west and the east of the country, where teachers might not be qualified to perform as such and might even need to have another…
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Anies Baswedan, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education and Culture: Interview
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Interview:Anies Baswedan How would you evaluate current government spending and efforts on education? ANIES BASWEDAN: Education is the foundation for the progress of any nation. There is no doubt that any real investment in human capital will always yield benefits for the nation. Indonesia has invested significantly in improving primary education, and has achieved many of its goals over the…
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Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on international cooperation: Viewpoint
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Since ancient times, Asia and Africa have given birth to, and spread throughout the rest of the world, a variety of ideas and religions. The spirit of generosity, one that cherishes diversity among us, is an important common asset we should be proud of. In keeping with this same spirit, it was our friends in Asia and Africa who propelled Japan after the Second World War to make possible our re-entry…
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Ay Tjhing Phan, Tax Leader, PwC, on tax implications for infrastructure investment: Viewpoint
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With the new government having successfully reduced fuel subsidies and revised the national budget for FY 2015, the external focus is now expected to shift to the implementation of its plans for infrastructure development. That focus will likely be on the disbursement of additional funds for infrastructure spending and the efforts of the administration to leverage private sector investments and funds…