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Free meals program serves 62 million, creates over 1 million jobs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:05:29 +0700

The Nutritious Free Meals (MBG) program has reached about 61.93 million people and created jobs for 1.18 million ...

Indonesia raises non-subsidized LPG prices up to 18 percent

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:24 +0700

The Indonesian government, through state-run oil and gas firm Pertamina, raised the prices of non-subsidized LPG ...

Deputy minister urges waste sorting as open dumping ban nears

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:29:18 +0700

Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has called for intensifying waste sorting at the source to prepare ...

Indonesia to stop diesel imports, shift to palm oil fuel

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:53:16 +0700

Indonesia will stop importing diesel fuel starting July 1, 2026, in line with the implementation of B50, a biofuel ...

Leadership retreat to help align central-region policies: Lemhannas

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:43:30 +0700

Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) Ace Hasan Syadzily expressed hope that the Regional ...

Bandung Spirit still a moral compass in uncertain world: Minister

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:42:54 +0700

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that the Bandung Spirit, born from the 1955 Asian-African Conference, ...

Social solidarity key in achieving demographic bonus: Ministry

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:26 +0700

The Ministry of Population and Family Development stated that social solidarity in the family planning program is a ...

Some 1,000 dancers set record with 34-province dance medley

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:38:07 +0700

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta set a national record for a medley of dances with the largest number of ...

Indonesia condemns Israel at IPU Forum over Gaza and Lebanon strikes

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:09:06 +0700

The House of Representatives’ Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP) expressed its stance on ...

Two Pertamina tankers remain stuck amid renewed Hormuz curbs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:56:39 +0700

Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina confirmed that its two tankers—Pertamina Pride and ...

Indonesia exports 300 tonnes of kratom monthly amid rising demand

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0700

Indonesia’s Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar) District in East Kalimantan exports 200 to 300 tonnes of kratom leaves ...

Indonesia eyes 3.67 percent national GDP boost through AI adoption

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:13:36 +0700

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Indonesia accelerates disaster recovery across Sumatra

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:06:04 +0700

The Indonesian government is accelerating disaster recovery efforts on Sumatra Island, with most connectivity ...

Minister urges cultural preservation, highlights keris heritage

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:59:22 +0700

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of cultural preservation efforts to strengthen the cultural ...

Indonesia's rice reserves hit record as President makes spot check

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:47:26 +0700

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono conducted a surprise inspection at a ...

Indonesia minister sounds alarm on vape misuse for drugs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:02:59 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has called for the need for clear regulations ...

Peace starts within: Jakarta Governor's message to the world

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:43:02 +0700

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said peace does not always emerge from major international forums, but begins within ...

Indonesia expresses condolences for death of French UNIFIL peacekeeper

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:57:49 +0700

Indonesia expressed condolences to France following the death of a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper in ...

Prabowo urges regional house speakers to unite for nation-building

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:02:55 +0700

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged speakers of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) nationwide to ...

Dasasila Bandung: A moral compass amid polarization

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:53:54 +0700

More than seven decades ago, Bandung City in West Java witnessed the birth of a grand vision: a world free from ...

Govt removes 4.1 million illegal content items to secure digital space

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:12:50 +0700

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has removed 4,198,606 pieces of negative ...

Megawati proposes Bandung Conference 2.0 to counter global tensions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:54:01 +0700

Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri has proposed organizing a second iteration of the historic ...

Indonesia welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, calls for permanent peace

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:13:22 +0700

Indonesia has formally welcomed the recently brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the ...

All eight victims of West Kalimantan helicopter crash identified

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:02:18 +0700

A joint forensic team has successfully identified all eight victims of the PK-CFX helicopter crash in Sekadau District, ...

Minister highlights architecture's vital role in disaster mitigation

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:49:14 +0700

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya emphasized that architecture is not limited to aesthetics, but also ...

Minister encourages downstreaming and food research on campus

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:04:51 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has called for stronger downstreaming and university-based food ...

Minister urges inclusive, protective services for Hajj pilgrims

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:53 +0700

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf has emphasized that services provided by officers to Hajj pilgrims must ...

Minister urges SPPGs to prioritize nutrition in free meals program

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:21:58 +0700

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has urged Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) to ...

Govt bolsters higher ed partnerships to spur economic transformation

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:54 +0700

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology continues to strengthen international partnerships ...

Prabowo urges regional lawmakers to be 'patriots' for national goals

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:25:23 +0700

President Prabowo Subianto urged regional parliament (DPRD) leaders to act as “patriots” and align with the ...

Higher Education Ministry, BRIN to strengthen research roadmap

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:21:20 +0700

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are ...

Immigration arrests British national intimidating residents in Bali

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0700

The Denpasar Immigration Office in Bali is currently investigating a British citizen with initial TD, who was reported ...

Ministries push for collaboration on tech-based waste management

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:55 +0700

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the Ministry of Environment are pushing for joint efforts ...

Indonesia, Austria seek to expand education, research ties

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:39:19 +0700

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the Austrian Embassy in Jakarta are exploring ...

Bapanas ensures soybean supply sufficient for tofu, tempeh producers

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:12:39 +0700

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensures the availability of soybean supplies for tofu and tempeh producers to ...

Indonesia welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz to shipping

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:18:56 +0700

The Indonesian government welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international ...

BGN to operate 900 free meals kitchens in remote areas

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:27:52 +0700

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will soon operate 900 Nutritional Fulfilment Service Units (SPPGs) or kitchens in ...

Free meals program aims to change people's mindsets on nutrition: BGN

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:49:48 +0700

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) emphasized that the primary goal of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is to ...

Ministry pushes creative content to promote regional tourism

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:48:51 +0700

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is encouraging the creation of creative social media content to promote positive ...

Indonesia touts Bandung Principles as solution to global conflicts

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:47:57 +0700

Indonesia will continue propagating the values of the Bandung Principles, the principal outcome of the Bandung ...

Indonesia, Japan seek deeper defense ties in ministerial talks

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:47:36 +0700

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Japan to ...

President Prabowo urges forgiveness, unity after Nyepi observance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:46:05 +0700

President Prabowo Subianto called on the Indonesian Hindu community to mark the 2026 Dharma Santi, which follows the ...

Indonesia eyes AI to boost lab-based preventive care

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:33:28 +0700

Indonesia’s deputy health minister said advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the laboratory sector ...

Indonesia targets June completion for 97 Sekolah Rakyat sites

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:38:48 +0700

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo reinforced the government’s commitment to accelerating phase II development ...

Multi-Color Corporation Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:34:03 +0700

-Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, ...

Ministries collaborate to bolster sports development in universities

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:50 +0700

The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology are collaborating to ...

Export activities stay strong amid global turmoil: Indonesia Eximbank

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:12 +0700

Indonesia Eximbank stated that national export activities remain strong amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil ...

Baznas earmarks 10 percent of Qurbani meat to disaster-hit regions

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:45 +0700

Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) announced plans to distribute 10 percent of sacrificial meat generated ...

Jakarta targets 50 percent emissions cut by 2030 via electric vehicles

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:53:26 +0700

The Jakarta Provincial Government is pushing for a faster energy transition and a 50 percent emissions reduction by ...

Minister says waste sorting habit reaches 60 pct in Denpasar

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:28:04 +0700

Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq informed that 60 percent of the population of Denpasar City in particular ...