How Businesses Keep Malls Buzzing and Navigate Royalty Fines

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Here is some important information regarding the development of the business world universe that deserves attention today, curated by the SUAR Team.

Mall Transformation Beautifies to Attract Visitors

Plaza Semanggi has now undergone a transformation—from being as deserted as a graveyard to bustling with visitors.
Since the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Blok M Plaza has also regained crowds of visitors after implementing a number of innovations.
Malls in Indonesia are evolving beyond just shopping centers into social connection hubs. Cinemas, themed restaurants, live music, and sports arenas have become the main reasons people come.

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How Café Owners Navigate Music Royalty Regulations

Music royalty regulations for commercial use in cafés and restaurants have caused unrest among business players—especially café, restaurant, and hotel owners. Many feel that the royalty collection procedures are non-transparent and overly burdensome, particularly amid the post-pandemic economic recovery
This has forced them to think creatively in order to stay profitable amid the controversy, while also avoiding penalty fines for negligence in royalty matters.

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Transportation Entrepreneurs Support Zero ODOL with a Clear Roadmap

Until now, there has been no certainty as to when the policy known as zero over-dimension over-loading (ODOL) will take effect.
These trucks with excess dimensions and loads have caused severe impacts in various aspects, such as fatal traffic accidents, road infrastructure damage, and increased air pollution.
Transportation entrepreneurs are calling for a clear and sustainable roadmap that accommodates the interests of all parties—including business owners, drivers, and the public.

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European Engines to Boost Healthcare Services

The lengthy negotiations on Indonesia’s cooperation with the European Union will cover trade collaboration in renewable energy, electric vehicles, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
Minister Airlangga Hartarto stated that one of the major local pharmaceutical companies, PT Kalbe Farma, is also exploring cooperation with a European manufacturer.
Experts suggest that local pharmaceutical companies should also be encouraged to establish research centers before investors take over production functions.

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Automotive Industry Trend: Growing Interest in Electric Vehicles

Amid slowing consumer purchasing power, new hope for the automotive industry emerges from a rising trend in consumer interest in electric vehicles. Not only hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), but battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are also attracting electric vehicle enthusiasts.

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AWS Summits 2025: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summits are events for developers and innovators to learn and connect with experts and peers in the technology industry. The event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta on August 7, 2025. Under the theme of harnessing the power of innovation with generative AI, the summit will feature interactive sessions, expert discussions, and workshops. In addition to Jakarta, the event will also take place in various cities around the world.

Indonesia Green Connect 2025: Business & Policy Dialogue Forum
Indonesia Green Connect 2025 is a flagship forum held to commemorate National Technology Awakening Day (Hakteknas). The event promotes strategic dialogue and cross-sector collaboration in technology and education. The forum will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the East Hall of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), featuring hundreds of industry players, experts, and public figures. Attendees include Retno Marsudi (United Nations Secretary-General Special Envoy on Water), Rosan Roeslani (Minister of Investment and CEO of Danantara), and Laurent Boissier (President Director of Danone Indonesia).