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English to become compulsory in Indonesian elementary schools

East Lombok, May 17 -- The Indonesian government plans to make English a compulsory subject in elementary schools starting in 2027, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti said. He made ... Read More


Indonesia moves to prevent layoffs amid global tensions: Dy Minister

Jakarta, May 17 -- Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to preventing potential layoffs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. ... Read More


Indonesia's GBK records highest revenue in 63-year history

Jakarta, May 17 -- The Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex Management Center (PPKGBK) recorded revenue of Rp812 billion (around US$46.3 million) in 2025 as part of efforts to optimize state asset utiliza... Read More


Indonesia's Veda Ega Pratama claims eighth at Catalunya Moto3

Jakarta, May 17 -- Indonesian Moto3 rider Veda Ega Pratama delivered an impressive comeback performance by finishing eighth after starting from 20th on the grid at the 2026 Catalunya Grand Prix at the... Read More


Indonesia's banking fundamentals remain solid amid pressures: expert

Jakarta, May 17 -- Indonesia's banking fundamentals remain solid, particularly among state-owned banks, as national intermediation performance continues to grow despite global economic pressures, an e... Read More


Fishing village program could revive Papua tuna industry: lawmaker

Jakarta, May 17 -- The Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) program could help restore Papua as eastern Indonesia's tuna hub, a lawmaker said. Robert J. Kardinal, a member of Commission IV of the Ho... Read More


Village co-ops to strengthen tourism villages, MSMEs: Deputy Minister

Jakarta, May 17 -- Indonesian Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives program is expected to strengthen the governance of tourism villages and micro, sm... Read More


Marsinah museum expected to boost Nglundo Tourism: Dy Minister

Jakarta, May 17 -- Indonesian Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa stated that the newly inaugurated Marsinah Museum in Nganjuk District, East Java is expected to strengthen the tourism appeal of Nglu... Read More


Good neighbor policy helps to prevent conlicts in Natuna: Prabowo

Jakarta, May 17 -- President Prabowo Subianto conveyed that the good neighbor policy allows Indonesia to maintain relations with neighboring countries and anticipate potential conflicts, including in ... Read More


Indonesian rescuers evacuate ailing Filipina from ship off Aceh

Banda Aceh, May 17 -- Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) evacuated a Philippine crew member who fell ill aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Strait of Bengal near Aceh Besar Dist... Read More