September 25, 2025 | 04:20 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Here are the highlights: Danantara Addresses Rumors of Singapore Airlines Executive Joining Garuda Indonesia; Apindo Confident IEU-CEPA Will Create More Jobs in Indonesia; and Garuda Indonesia-Pelita Air Merger Plan Under Scrutiny: An Analysis of Pros and Cons.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Danantara Addresses Rumors of Singapore Airlines Executive Joining Garuda Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Investment Management Agency Danantara, Dony Oskaria, has responded to rumors that a Finance Director from Singapore Airlines will be recruited for the state-owned airline company PT Garuda Indonesia. Dony neither confirmed nor denied the news, but he emphasized the government's overarching goal.
"The main thing to consider is not the issue itself, but the government's strong desire to carry out a fundamental transformation, which is more important," he stated.
When asked about the individual who will fill the vacant position, Oskaria noted that Danantara wants to find the best candidate but asked the public to wait for further developments. "About the personnel, of course, we want the best. But it's still uncertain, so let's see how the developments unfold," he said.
2. Apindo Confident IEU-CEPA Will Create More Jobs in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chairperson of the Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) Shinta Widjaja Kamdani is optimistic that the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) will create many job opportunities.
"We can't wait for all of this to bring more jobs to Indonesia. Because right now, this is what we need, more job opportunities," said Shinta after the signing of the IEU-CEPA document in Bali, Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Shinta believes that IEU-CEPA can drive factory expansion, the development of startups, supply chain modernization, and an boost in worker productivity. According to her, the European Union offers various opportunities, but it's up to Indonesia to rise to the challenges.
3. Garuda Indonesia-Pelita Air Merger Plan Under Scrutiny: An Analysis of Pros and Cons
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Investment Management Agency Danantara Indonesia is currently reviewing a proposed merger between the state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air, a subsidiary of state oil and gas giant PT Pertamina.
"Basically, the purpose [of a merger] is to enhance efficiency, productivity, and optimize the existing assets, including flight hours, aircraft parts, and others. Everything is being evaluated," said Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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Danantara Addresses Rumors of Singapore Airlines Executive Joining Garuda Indonesia
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Danantara has responded to rumors that a Finance Director from Singapore Airlines will be recruited for Garuda Indonesia.
Garuda Indonesia-Pelita Air Merger Plan Under Scrutiny: An Analysis of Pros and Cons
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The proposed merger of Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air is expected to be a burden for PT Pertamina.
Indonesia's SOEs Ministry Will Not Merge with Danantara, Says Deputy House Speaker
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Dasco stated that the revision of the SOE Law will change the face of state-owned enterprises after the establishment of Danantara.
Apindo Confident IEU-CEPA Will Create More Jobs in Indonesia
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Apindo Chairperson Shinta expresses optimism for the expansion of factories and startups after the signing of the IEU-CEPA agreement.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Indonesia Hopes for 2.5-Fold Export Surge to EU with IEU-CEPA
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Coordinating Minister Airlangga said Indonesia's growing export performance will increase welfare and impact 5 million jobs.
IEU-CEPA Deal to Drive Indonesia-EU Trade to US$60 Billion, Predicts Apindo
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The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) sees the IEU-CEPA as a strategic tool to expand export market access, attract investment, and more.
Garuda Indonesia Posts US$142.8 Million Loss in First Half of 2025
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This figure represents an increase in Garuda Indonesia's losses compared to the Rp1.6 trillion reported during the same period last year.
Indonesia Weighs Turning State-Owned Enterprises Ministry into Agency
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The transformation awaits the results of the SOEs Bill deliberation by House Commission VI.
IEU-CEPA: EU Exporters Eyeing to Save 600 Million Euros as Deal Inked with Indonesia
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The IEU-CEPA agreement eliminates over 98 percent of tariffs, removes almost all trade barriers, and opens new pathways for investment.
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