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Indonesia to reveal decision on Martabe gold mine next week: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will reveal the future of the Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra next week. "Next week, God willing, nex... Read More


Luhut confident on tariffs talk result, says Trump respects Prabowo

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed optimism over the reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US), as US Presiden... Read More


President Prabowo says free meal program to create 1.5 million jobs

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is expected to generate 1.5 million jobs nationwide through its kitchens, combining nutrition suppor... Read More


Indonesia cuts wasteful spending, saves $18 billion in first year

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said the government achieved Rp308 trillion (US$18 billion) in budget savings during its first year, redirecting funds to productive programs including t... Read More


Prabowo urges realism in development targets after one year in office

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on all government aides to take a realistic approach to national development targets while noting achievements and reflecting on shortf... Read More


Glimmer of hope: Aceh flood survivors turn to gold

Southeast Aceh, Aceh, Feb. 13 -- With a layer of cooling powder masking her face, Nadia pans for gold in Bener Berpapah Village, Southeast Aceh, Aceh. The middle-aged woman refuses to let the swelteri... Read More


Indonesia to use digital tools to expand tax base, reduce rates

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is pushing for a technology-based tax reform to widen the tax base and allow gradual reductions in tax rates.... Read More


Indonesia sends 10 trucks of food aid to Gaza

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and Ambassador to Egypt Kuncoro Giri Waseso dispatched 10 container trucks carrying food aid from Indonesian donors to Palestinians in Ga... Read More


Tears as slain Papua copilot laid to rest

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Grief engulfed the funeral of Smart Air co-pilot Capt. Baskoro Adi Anggoro, who was shot dead by an armed criminal group after landing at Korowai Airstrip in Papua, as mourners gat... Read More


Economic Takeoff: Indonesia targets 8 percent growth in two years

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has stated that Indonesia is ready to "take off" toward 8 percent economic growth target over the next two years, ther... Read More