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Danantara safeguards assets via risk splits, distancing from 1MDB

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:07:25 +0700

Danantara Indonesia's framework is explicitly engineered to avoid a repeat of Malaysia's infamous 1MDB ...

Govt allocates US$294.1 million to develop modern agriculture in Papua

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:52:56 +0700

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has allocated a budget of more than Rp5 trillion (US$294.1 million) for the ...

SOEs annual contribution to state revenue hits US$41.1 bln: BP BUMN

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:45:43 +0700

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) remain a critical powerhouse for Indonesia’s economy, contributing between Rp600 ...

DSI aims to stop export fraud, not seize trade: Danantara

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:48:17 +0700

PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia was established to eliminate export fraud like transfer pricing, not to seize ...

Indonesia adopts WIPO data model to boost creative economy

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:21:30 +0700

The Creative Economy Ministry is committed to implementing the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM) in collaboration with ...

Indonesia, S. Korea to form high-level creative industry committee

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:33:19 +0700

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya discussed opportunities to strengthen creative economy cooperation with ...

Indonesian minister urges women to drive workplace transformation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0700

Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli has called on women to become the main drivers of workplace transformation ...

Govt supports accelerated national food, energy hub in South Papua

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:35:19 +0700

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry in supporting acceleration of the ...

Indonesia expects lower MBG budget needs after review

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:23:39 +0700

The Indonesian government expects lower budget requirements for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program following ...

Deputy minister urges universities to build young entrepreneurs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:22:13 +0700

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Fauzan has encouraged universities to produce ...

RI, China strengthen local currency, cross-border payment cooperation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0700

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the People's Bank of China (PBOC) have expanded financial cooperation to promote the use of ...

Pertamina's Venezuela assets help diversify oil supply: Deputy FM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:50:22 +0700

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arif Havas Oegroseno said that Pertamina's assets in Venezuela, which have ...

RI-Iran maintain talks over two stranded Pertamina tankers: Deputy FM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:48:36 +0700

Indonesia is maintaining communication with Iran to secure the release of two state-owned Pertamina oil tankers ...

The last two: Indonesia's high-stakes IVF rhino rescue

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:43:19 +0700

Time is running out for the critically endangered Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), with ...

Indonesia keeps door open to mediate US-Iran conflict

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:24 +0700

Indonesia's offer to mediate between the United States and Iran remains open following renewed hostilities in the ...

Govt to refocus free meal program on needy beneficiaries in a month

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:09 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has set a one-month target to complete the reprioritization of ...

Indonesian beauty firms secure US$6.5 million Turkiye deals

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:14:48 +0700

Indonesian beauty and wellness companies generated potential transactions worth US$6.52 million at the 7th Beauty ...

Indonesia turns to African oil amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:10:17 +0700

Indonesia is expanding crude oil supplies from Africa to mitigate potential energy disruptions linked to tensions ...

Hong Kong woman arrested in ketamine smuggling at Jakarta airport

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:10:15 +0700

Police and customs officers have seized 10.8 kilograms of ketamine, worth about Rp10.9 billion (US$670,000), at ...

Minister highlights urgency of specific AI laws for Indonesia

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:50:11 +0700

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid emphasized the urgency for Indonesia to establish specific ...

Rare Sumatran elephant calf born in Riau conservation area

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:44:56 +0700

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry said a female Sumatran elephant calf was born in Riau's Tesso Nilo National Park, ...

Indonesian navy foils strategic mineral smuggling near Batam

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:36:06 +0700

Indonesia's Navy has foiled an attempt to smuggle strategic raw minerals through waters off Batam in the Riau ...

Indonesian navy hunts suspected foreign fishing vessels

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:30 +0700

Indonesia's Navy has launched a search for suspected foreign fishing vessels operating illegally in the North ...

Natuna strengthens maritime security amid foreign fishing fears

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:30:55 +0700

Natuna's local government and the Indonesian Navy have strengthened coordination to safeguard fishermen following ...

Indonesia finds irregular surge in free meal kitchens

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:23:39 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan revealed that the number of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) or ...

92 percent of Indonesian knowledge workers use generative AI: govt

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:58:04 +0700

Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry noted that 92 percent of knowledge workers in Indonesia have integrated ...

Minister presses for security safeguards in AI innovation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:50:38 +0700

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called on the tech industry to balance rapid ...

Environment Ministry declares Bali mandatory waste sorting from July 1

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:41:45 +0700

The Ministry of Environment and the Bali Provincial Government have officially designated Bali as a national pilot ...

Bali Immigration arrests Australian Interpol fugitive in drug case

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0700

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali arrested an Australian fugitive identified as AP, who is wanted on Interpol ...

Indonesia urges US, Iran de-escalation amid Hormuz Strait closure

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:26:46 +0700

Indonesia issued an urgent appeal to the US and Iran to exercise maximum restraint and honor ceasefire agreements, ...

MSME Ministry asks additional Rp1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:17:35 +0700

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has proposed an additional budget of Rp1.5 trillion for ...

BRIN, France to build two new research vessels

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:07:33 +0700

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is collaborating with France to build two new research vessels, ...

Ministry urges varsities to attract more foreign students through KNB

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:33:45 +0700

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has encouraged universities to enhance the appeal of the ...

Indonesia strengthens film industry through government-BPI deal

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:32:43 +0700

The Ministry of Creative Economy and the Indonesian Film Board (BPI) are collaborating to strengthen Indonesia's ...

Gov't to overhaul free nutritious meals program within one month

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:21:47 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated his commitment to overhauling the Free Nutritious Meals ...

Indonesia opens capital market access for creative economy firms

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:09:06 +0700

The Ministry of Creative Economy and the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) are collaborating to create opportunities for ...

Forestry Ministry seeks added budget for stronger fire mitigation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:34 +0700

The Forestry Ministry has proposed an additional budget around Rp6.23 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year to strengthen ...

Indonesia's record 5.3M-ton rice stocks strengthen food security

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:41 +0700

Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) said government rice reserves have reached 5.3 million tons nationwide, ...

Indonesia submits ILO Convention 188 ratification instrument in Geneva

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:09 +0700

The Indonesian government officially submitted the original instrument of ratification of International Labour ...

Indonesia to enroll 32,000 students in free Sekolah Rakyat in 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:26:21 +0700

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said more than 32,000 students will be admitted to the government's ...

IKN Authority strengthens local MSME's competitiveness

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:25:10 +0700

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority continues to boost the capacity of local micro, small, and medium ...

Ambon City Government holds peaceful parade to celebrate 2026 World Cup

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:53:33 +0700

Residents wearing jerseys and carrying flags of 2026 World Cup participating countries join a peaceful convoy in Ambon ...

Mandatory Halal 2026: Indonesia's push for a global halal identity

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:52:41 +0700

Despite being the most populous Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia has yet to tap its full potential to become a ...

Indonesia prioritizes AI talent to achieve Golden Vision 2045

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:51:03 +0700

Indonesia is prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) talent development as part of its digital transformation ...

Indonesia targets 10 million new entrepreneurs by 2029

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:46:11 +0700

The Indonesian government is targeting the creation of 10 million new entrepreneurs by 2029 as part of efforts to ...

Prabowo, Canadian PM explore post-ICA-CEPA economic cooperation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:41:24 +0700

President Prabowo Subianto and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explored new cooperation opportunities that may ...

Indonesia, Russia deepen strategic industry cooperation through BRICS

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:38:11 +0700

Indonesia and Russia agreed to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries during a bilateral meeting held on the ...

From Participant to Leader: MAXHUB Experts Propose Two New IEC International Standards

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:52 +0700

The 11th IEC/TC100 (Audio, Video and Multimedia Systems and Equipment) Chairman's Advisory Group (CAG) ...

Pudu Robotics and Robobee Forge Strategic Partnership with Denner

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:27:46 +0700

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, in strategic collaboration with its authorized ...

Indonesia to build 100 modern rice warehouses: Minister

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:38:07 +0700

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that the government will build 100 new warehouses for the State ...