Rules of the Game Industry, Exclusive Interview with BPS Head, Research Program Scheme

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PUBG Restrictions Considered Excessive Amidst the Progress of the Game Industry

The government's plan to restrict access to the online game , PUBG mobile, has drawn strong reactions from national game industry business players. They consider the plan to be reactive and potentially hamper the development of the national game industry.
The Daily Chairperson of the Indonesian Esports Association (IESPA) Martha Wigoeno regrets the plan to limit PUBG, considering that this industry has scored many achievements and opened thousands of new jobs.

Head of BPS: Economic Data Shows Optimism and Opportunities Ahead

In the midst of global uncertainty and complex domestic challenges, the government needs a foothold to make the right policies. This is where the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) comes in to provide answers with accurate and credible data. Supported by no less than 20,900 employees spread across offices in every province and even district/city in Indonesia, BPS has an abundance of data that can certainly help navigate the economy appropriately.
The following are excerpts from an exclusive interview with BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti at the BPS Lounge, BPS Headquarters, Jakarta, Monday (10/11/2025). For approximately 75 minutes, Suar.id Editor-in-Chief Sutta Dharmasaputra accompanied by the SUAR team Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ahmad Afandi, Agung Mahesa, talked to explore the meaning of economic data and how the data can help read future directions.

Two Schemes to Boost Investment in Industrial Research and Innovation

To encourage investment in research and industrial innovation, the government has introduced two state-funded research program schemes. These are the Priority Research Program (PRP) and the Strategic Research Program (PRS). Increased research can improve the competitiveness of products and human resources, leading to improved public welfare.
PRP will be the umbrella that guarantees the sustainability of 16,700 researches from all over Indonesia funded by the ministry, with an average budget of IDR 150,000,000 per researcher. Unlike PRP, the PRS scheme focuses on developing research products for industrial needs with funding of up to IDR 2,500,000,000 per year, or IDR 5,000,000,000 if in the form of a consortium, and can be extended. PRS will be oriented towards solving industrial problems and accelerating downstream strategies.

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F&B Innovations: From Chocolate, Soy Sauce, to Zero-Calorie Natural Sweetener

The combination of creativity, technological development, combined with the needs of society has encouraged food and beverage companies to continue innovating to create a variety of unique products. From garden-flavored chocolate, red fish sauce, to natural sweeteners without calories.

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Regional Economic Activity Determines Minimum Wage

The provincial minimum wage (UMP) for 2026 will soon be set by the government at the end of this month. The minimum wage will be decided by considering the aspirations of workers, labor unions, employers, and the wage board.
By 2025, the UMP will increase by an average of 6.5%. In several new autonomous regions (DOBs) in Papua, the UMP increase is higher. Jakarta's UMP in 2025 is recorded as the highest UMP with Rp 5,396,761. This figure reflects the high cost of living and economic activity in the metropolitan area. Four DOBs in Papua, namely Central Papua, Mountainous Papua, Southwest Papua, and South Papua have the highest UMP after the Special Region of Jakarta, surpassing other provinces.

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IABC Indonesia Conference and Awards 2025. The event organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Indonesia will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 13.00-21.00 WIB, at the Newport Rooms, The St. Regis Hotel, Kuningan, Jakarta. The conference aims to bring together communication professionals, public relations (PR), and business leaders from various industries. The conference will explore the important role of communication strategies in building trust, maintaining human values, and maximizing the impact of digital in the modern era. Participants from professionals and business leaders can be part of this event by registering or purchasing tickets through the official IABC Indonesia website or by visiting Apindo's social media.

Indonesia Outing Expo (IOE) 2025 is the first national exhibition entirely dedicated to the outing, gathering, team building, and experience-based corporate programs industry. The event is organized by Panorama Media and will be held on 14 November-16 November 2025, at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) Senayan Hall A. IOE 2025 serves as an experience hub that brings together more than 100 vendors ranging from hotel providers, resorts, recreational areas, transportation, to team building activity providers, with the aim of providing complete solutions for organizations in building togetherness and collaboration. The exhibition is open to the public and can be accessed for free by registering through the official IOE website.