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Indonesia targets completion of 6,900 bridges in remote areas by 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Indonesian government aims to complete around 6,900 bridges by 2026, focusing on remote areas that still face limited access to river crossings. The target was conveyed by Stat... Read More


Govt prioritizes post-disaster infrastructure recovery in Aceh

Banda Aceh, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Public Works (PU) has stated that the restoration of road networks and public service infrastructure is a top priority in post-disaster response efforts in severa... Read More


President Prabowo urges ministers to work faster in job creation push

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged his Red and White Cabinet ministers to work faster, especially on programs that can create many jobs, during a new year briefing in Hambala... Read More


President urges stronger adherence to free meal program's procedure

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has called on all relevant parties to enhance adherence to the procedure in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pro... Read More


Beware, Indonesia increases surveillance against "super flu"

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Starting the new year 2026, Indonesia and some countries are facing the fast-spreading strain of influenza A, or H3N2, which has been given the nickname 'super flu'. Also known as ... Read More


BGN empowers over 46,000 MSMEs through free meals program

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has empowered over 46,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the past year through involvement in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pr... Read More


Prabowo says Indonesia achieves record rice reserves

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's rice reserves have climbed to more than 3 million tons, the highest level on record, President Prabowo announced on Tuesday. The figure surpassed levels recorded during... Read More


Solid economic performance in 2025 sets foundation for 2026: ministry

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Finance has stated that several of Indonesia's economic indicators posted a solid performance at the end of 2025, providing a strong foundation for economic growth i... Read More


3,719 professionals volunteer to provide treatment in Aceh: gov't

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Health Ministry reported that a total of 3,719 health workers have volunteered to provide medical services to people displaced by floods and landslides in Aceh. Head of the min... Read More


Health Ministry targets 46 percent coverage of free checkups in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Health Ministry has expressed optimism that it will cover nearly half of Indonesia's population, or 46 percent, through the Free Health Checkup (CKG) program in 2026, following ... Read More