2015 was crucial for Indonesia in many ways, and it is important to review the 12 months that have passed. We have taken the liberty of compiling a list of key events that are likely to shape the corporate culture of Indonesia, the macro-economy and the political landscape in the future in 2016.
Transport Ministry suspends AirAsia Indonesia
Following the disappearance and death of 162 passengers onboard AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore Sunday, December 28, 2014, the Minister of Transport Ignasius Jonan of the suspended temporarily nation Surabaya to Singapore route of the airline.
The reason for doing so was that the company has violated the operating hours. According to sources, the aircraft did not permit to fly on days other than Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. However, AirAsia Indonesia security division by the airline followed all the rules and schedules.
It was later discovered that the aircraft fell into the sea near Kalimantan due to steering problems.
February 2015
KPK and the National Police go to war
The police took revenge on the KPK by targeting its commissioners for criminal investigations. Bambang Widjojanto was accused of forcing a witness to commit perjury in a case of electoral dispute of 2010. The police also interviewed the Chief Ethics Abraham Samad KPK, and published photos of him with women. Adnan Pandu Praja has been accused of fraud involving a timber company in 2006.
The list of accusations continued. Ultimately, the president withdrew his candidacy for Gunawan as general police commissioner.
in March 2015
Expats do not really need to talk Indonesian
in January, the Minister of Labour made a controversial statement, saying aliens are required to pass a local language exam if they sought employment in Indonesia.
The idea has raised the eyebrows of foreign and local companies, it would certainly make it more difficult for foreigners to obtain a work permit. Ultimately, the language examinations were considered an unnecessary burden.
The Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Sofyan Djalil, later said the idea "was just talk," and that politics will never be implemented. The plan was probably removed because the powerful national companies currently employ foreigners to pressure the department.
Eight drug traffickers executed by firing squad
April 2015
drug traffickers executed
despite protests from countries including Australia, the Brazil, France and the Philippines - as well as human rights activists and the United Nations. - Indonesia executed eight of nine drug traffickers running Philippine Mary Jane Veloso was postponed at the last minute to study more about his condition assumed as a victim of human trafficking.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia stated that the relationship between his country and Jakarta "suffered as a result of what was done." Immediately after the killings, Australia has recalled its ambassador to Indonesia.
The flags of ASEAN countries in MH Thamrin raised Avenue, Jakarta, during the 18th ASEAN Summit, Jakarta, May 8, 2011 .
May 2015
Labour Union deplores the ASEAN economic Community
On 1 May, the Federation of Indonesian Labour made several requests of the government. Federation President Widodo Santoso said the list of demands was a wake up call for the government to take action against industries that marginalize workers.
In addition to a great political noise, the Federation asked the government to withdraw its commitment to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The AEC will allow the free movement of people, goods and services throughout the region for a GDP of US $ 2.5 billion and trade companies worth US $ 1 trillion.
Some workers see the participation of Indonesia in the AEC as a bad thing because it would theoretically increase competition for jobs in the archipelago.
June 2015
Illegal dredging sand off Jakarta Bay
in June, Thousand Islands reactive Tri Djoko Sri Margianto Kapuk Naga Indah reported, a real estate developer subsidiary Sedayu Agung Group, Ahok the governor and the national police to steal the sand. The reason why the flight was in order to build islands near the Bay of Jakarta.
Representative Council of the People said sand flies could lead to a deterioration in the local marine ecosystem and it is possible that other such incidents could cause Thousand Islands to disappear for good .
Airports near volcanoes erupt
International Juanda Surabaya and two airports closed after two volcanoes blasted ash and debris into the air. The closures came as millions of Muslims were returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
The previous week, travelers were also blocked when the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali closed due to the eruption of Mount Raung, one of the most active volcanoes on Java. Four other airports in the region were also closed, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. The financial losses were reported at several billion rupees.
The precautionary closure came during a period of sensitivity and increased agitation for the aviation industry in Indonesia.
Widodo reshuffles Cabinet
economic growth slipped to a low of six years after Jokowi took office, and frustration grew up in the business community on some contradictory signals policies of President Jokowi.
Following a survey showing population satisfaction levels in the administration of Jokowi decreased from 60 percent to 50 percent, the President decided to replace six ministers.
Jokowi said the adjustment was primarily to stimulate a struggling economy, though analysts predicted the stage would have little immediate impact.
worst episode of disorder Indonesia never
Indonesia has seen a record number of fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra this year. In early September, the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management said the state of emergency in six provinces. The smoke caused by the fires had destructive effects on neighboring countries, Singapore and Malaysia.
Indonesia lost troves of biodiversity but also the mist represented a step back from the voluntary commitment of the government to a minimum reduction of 26 percent of emissions of greenhouse effect '2020.
According to complaints by residents to the national human rights Commission, the fog caused 43.386 people in Riau and 42,887 in Samarinda to suffer from acute respiratory infections, which Jambi two children died.
October 2015
China to build the first high speed train from Indonesia
Indonesia will have its first high-speed railway linking Jakarta to Bandung with the help of China. Initially, the government rejected proposals by Japan and China, but in the end China revised its plan to allow construction without the use of state funds to Indonesia.
The high speed train is set to reach eight stations across 150 km between the two cities. The project should be completed in 2019 and the train will travel at 250 kilometers per hour, with a ticket price of approximately Rp.200,000 (US $ 16).
Indonesia PREPS to enter the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
Indonesia and other ASEAN member countries have made maximum preparations to enter the common free trade era, when the AEC starts at the end of 'year.
President Jokowi told reporters that Indonesia was 94.1 percent ready in terms of satisfying requirements, and that he was optimistic that his administration could finalize things come the start on December 31 .
the AEC would potentially create greater economic opportunities for Indonesia, especially with the supply of goods and services to other ASEAN countries. Currently, the market share in Indonesia is represented by 250 million people. As part of the AEC, the market opportunity would open up to 625 million people.
Setya Novanto would have required a 20 percent stake in Freeport McMoRan, worth billions of dollars
December 2015
outraged legislator, requested billion mining company
Freeport McMoRan operates one of the largest mines gold and copper in the world in Papua. The company is in talks with the government on the extension of his contract in Indonesia, which expires within a few years.
Earlier this month, the nation was shocked to learn that a powerful member was involved in a scandal in which he requested a 20 percent in the company. House Speaker Setya Novanto have asked the property worth several billion dollars.
Maroef Sjamsoeddin, head of Freeport McMoRan in Indonesia, claims to have a recording of the conversation. In the alleged conversation, Novanto would have indicated the issue would be given to the President Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla.
Novanto is also accused of saying he could make the contract of Freeport McMoRan extend until 2041.