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Mint
11 hours ago
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- Mint
Indonesia Joins Regional Push Against Age Bias in Job Market
Indonesia is urging companies to remove age limits in job ads, reflecting growing regulatory scrutiny of discriminatory labor practices in Southeast Asia's largest economy. The Ministry of Manpower issued a circular signed on May 28 directing both domestic and foreign employers to eliminate age restrictions in recruitment efforts, including those targeting people with disabilities. Exceptions are allowed only when age is clearly relevant to the role — and even then, the criteria must not unfairly disadvantage applicants. 'These restrictions have long contributed to legitimizing unemployment and poverty,' Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer said in a phone interview on Saturday. 'Employers want comfort, we will deliver that. We will eliminate thuggery and burdensome regulations. But we also ask for cooperation — to help our fellow citizens.' Labor unions welcomed the move as a step toward fairer hiring, but also called for regulations to enforce the directive. Employer groups, however, voiced concerns about practical implementation, warning that companies may now face an influx of applicants. Indonesia currently has more than 7 million unemployed people, with older job seekers often facing barriers to reentry. The circular is part of broader labor policy changes under President Prabowo Subianto. The government has also banned the practice of employers withholding workers' original diplomas and personal documents — a tactic critics say restricts labor mobility. These measures build on labor policy changes initiated under the previous administration, including the 2023 revision of Indonesia's job creation law. That revision met strong opposition from labor groups due to its perceived pro-business leanings. While the circular is not legally binding, it signals tighter government oversight and could lay the groundwork for future inspections or enforcement. The government is also drafting a ministerial regulation that would more clearly define discriminatory hiring practices — including bias based on appearance, marital status, religion, or ethnicity — in line with constitutional guarantees of equal employment opportunity. 'We are drafting a ministerial regulation that may include sanctions for non-compliant companies,' said Ebenezer, without providing further details. Indonesia isn't alone. Thailand's Labor Protection Act includes similar provisions, and Malaysia amended its Employment Act in 2022 to address discrimination in employment. Singapore's Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices also advises against age and gender restrictions in job postings. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Indonesia-Singapore: TotalEnergies and RGE Reach New Milestone in Large-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project
PARIS & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2025-- TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and RGE, a group operating in the bio-based resources and energy sectors, are pleased to announce that Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded their equally-owned joint venture Singa Renewables ('Singa') a conditional licence to import 1 GW of renewable power from Indonesia. Today, the partners also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI) to jointly develop a subsea interconnector, enabling electricity imports from Indonesia to Singapore. The partners had previously signed a Co-Investment Agreement to develop, build and operate a hybrid renewable power plant comprising a solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and a subsea cable in Riau Province, Indonesia, during an official ceremony in Jakarta on May 28 th, 2025, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. A flagship initiative for the decarbonization of local industries The project will supply Clean Firm Power to energy-intensive consumers in Singapore and to industrial complexes near the solar site in Riau Province, Indonesia. Throughout the project's development, the partners will harness TotalEnergies' global expertise in large-scale energy projects while leveraging RGE's wide footprint in Indonesia and Singapore. 'I would like to thank the Singapore authorities for granting the necessary licences for this landmark electricity import project, that we are pleased to develop with our partner RGE,' said Helle Kristoffersen, President Asia and Executive Committee Member at TotalEnergies. 'The project will contribute to Singapore's goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, while supporting Riau Province's economic development in Indonesia. This initiative also illustrates TotalEnergies' commitment to ASEAN's energy transition and security of supply.' 'We are doing our part to accelerate the region's clean energy transition,' said Imelda Tanoto, Managing Director at RGE. 'The Conditional Licence is a key milestone that affirms our role in advancing the region's collaboration and decarbonization goals as we remain focused on creating lasting value for communities, markets, and governments alike.' @TotalEnergiesTotalEnergiesTotalEnergiesTotalEnergies View source version on CONTACT: TotalEnergies Contacts Media Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 99 [email protected]@TotalEnergiesPR Investor Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 46 [email protected] KEYWORD: INDONESIA FRANCE SINGAPORE SOUTHEAST ASIA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UTILITIES BATTERIES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENERGY SOURCE: TOTALENERGIES SE Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/30/2025 09:24 AM/DISC: 05/30/2025 09:23 AM
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Indonesia-Singapore: TotalEnergies and RGE Reach New Milestone in Large-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and RGE, a group operating in the bio-based resources and energy sectors, are pleased to announce that Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded their equally-owned joint venture Singa Renewables ('Singa') a conditional licence to import 1 GW of renewable power from Indonesia. Today, the partners also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI) to jointly develop a subsea interconnector, enabling electricity imports from Indonesia to Singapore. The partners had previously signed a Co-Investment Agreement to develop, build and operate a hybrid renewable power plant comprising a solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and a subsea cable in Riau Province, Indonesia, during an official ceremony in Jakarta on May 28th, 2025, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. A flagship initiative for the decarbonization of local industries The project will supply Clean Firm Power to energy-intensive consumers in Singapore and to industrial complexes near the solar site in Riau Province, Indonesia. Throughout the project's development, the partners will harness TotalEnergies' global expertise in large-scale energy projects while leveraging RGE's wide footprint in Indonesia and Singapore. 'I would like to thank the Singapore authorities for granting the necessary licences for this landmark electricity import project, that we are pleased to develop with our partner RGE,' said Helle Kristoffersen, President Asia and Executive Committee Member at TotalEnergies. 'The project will contribute to Singapore's goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, while supporting Riau Province's economic development in Indonesia. This initiative also illustrates TotalEnergies' commitment to ASEAN's energy transition and security of supply.' 'We are doing our part to accelerate the region's clean energy transition,' said Imelda Tanoto, Managing Director at RGE. 'The Conditional Licence is a key milestone that affirms our role in advancing the region's collaboration and decarbonization goals as we remain focused on creating lasting value for communities, markets, and governments alike.' TotalEnergies and electricity TotalEnergies is building a competitive portfolio that combines renewables (solar, onshore wind, offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers. As of the end of March 2025, TotalEnergies has 28 GW of installed gross renewable electricity generation capacity and aims to reach 35 GW by the end of 2025, and more than 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030. About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to providing as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. @TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Cautionary Note The terms 'TotalEnergies', 'TotalEnergies company' or 'Company' in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words 'we', 'us' and 'our' may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies' financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Universal Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). TotalEnergies Contacts Media Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 99 l presse@ l @TotalEnergiesPR Investor Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 46 l ir@
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Macron decorates Indonesian leader with top French award
The two leaders had attended a military parade before the top award was bestowed on the Indonesian president. (AFP pool pic) MAGELANG : French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple. Macron's trip to Indonesia is the second stop of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that began with Vietnam and concludes in Singapore. After meeting for talks in the capital Jakarta, Macron and his counterpart Prabowo Subianto flew by helicopter on Thursday from Javan city Yogyakarta to a military academy in Magelang, a city in Central Java surrounded by mountains. The pair attended a military parade and Macron gave Prabowo the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest military or civil award. Prabowo is an ex-general accused of rights abuses under dictator Suharto's rule in the late 1990s. He was discharged from the military over his role in the abductions of democracy activists but denied the allegations and was never charged. Macron rode in a jeep driven by Prabowo with the pair welcomed by a marching band and hundreds of students waving Indonesian flags. Macron then visited Borobudur, a Buddhist temple built in the 9th century that is the world's largest, where the pair announced they were boosting cultural ties. 'In front of this temple, we are taking an important step by launching a new cultural partnership,' said Macron. 'The first pillar is heritage and museum cooperation. The second pillar is cultural and creative industries,' he said. Macron said the basis of the new partnership would be cinema and fashion, as well as video games, design and gastronomy. The French leader will depart for Singapore where he will deliver the opening address on Friday at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Asia's premier security forum. On Wednesday, the pair called for progress on 'mutual recognition' between Israel and the Palestinians at a key meeting next month as Macron brought the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation into his diplomatic efforts. 'Indonesia has stated that once Israel recognises Palestine, Indonesia is ready to recognise Israel and open the diplomatic relationship,' said Prabowo. Indonesia has no formal ties with Israel and support for the Palestinian cause among Indonesians runs high. The nations also signed a series of agreements on cooperation in a range of fields including defence, trade, agriculture, disaster management, culture and transport.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Macron says stance on Israel must ‘harden' unless Gaza situation improves
President Emmanuel Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inspect the honour guard during a visit to the military academy in Central Java.(AP pic) SINGAPORE : French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that European countries should 'harden the collective position' against Israel if it does not respond appropriately to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. With international pressure mounting on Israel over the deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, Macron said action was needed 'in the next few hours and days'. He also asserted recognition of a Palestinian state with conditions was 'not only a moral duty, but a political necessity'. If there was no response in line with the humanitarian situation in Gaza 'in the coming hours and days… we will have to harden our collective position,' Macron said on a visit to Singapore. This meant dropping an assumption that human rights were being respected 'and apply sanctions', the French leader said hours before addressing a defence summit in the city-state. Macron is on a diplomatic tour in Southeast Asia which also saw him visit Vietnam and Indonesia earlier this week. While in Jakarta, Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto issued a joint statement condemning Israeli plans to take control of Gaza and any moves to 'forcibly remove the Palestinian population from their homeland'. Paris hoped to 'trigger a movement of recognition for a Palestinian state under certain conditions', including the demilitarisation of Hamas and recognition of Israel's right to exist and protect itself, Macron said in the Indonesian capital. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remained dire despite aid beginning to trickle back into the territory after a more than two-month Israeli blockade. Food security experts said starvation was looming for one in five people. Israel has also intensified its military offensive in what it said was a renewed push to destroy Hamas, whose Oct 7, 2023 attack triggered the war.
