Jakarta, March 11 -- The Indonesian government is targeting a significant increase in national waste management, aiming to reach at least 53 percent by 2026.

"Our current waste management rate is only around 24 percent. By 2026, we are targeting at least 53 percent. Hopefully, we can even reach the national target of 63 percent," Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

According to the minister, the target forms part of the national agenda outlined in the 2024-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan.

He added that the goal also aligns with a direct directive from President Prabowo Subianto to accelerate improvements to Indonesia's waste management system.

Nurofiq said the 53 percent target reflects a...