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Nyepi Day momentum for correctional guidance over punishment: Minister

Jakarta, March 18 -- Indonesia's corrections ministry linked the values of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, to its rehabilitation-focused prison programs as it granted sentence reductions to more t... Read More


Indonesia's energy gambit: Orchestrating a shift amid global turmoil

Jakarta, March 18 -- As the night sky over the Middle East ignites with the tracers of an escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, the tremors are being felt thousands of mil... Read More


About 121,000 Whoosh train tickets sold for Eid holiday season: KCIC

Jakarta, March 18 -- Around 121,000 tickets for the Whoosh high-speed train have been sold for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season, according to operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC). Gener... Read More


Supporting safe and convenient Eid homecoming

Jakarta, March 18 -- As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Indonesians are starting their annual homecoming tradition, known as 'mudik'. Mudik, one of the most fascinating traditions in the country, is so massi... Read More


Indonesia to build over 2,000 homes for tribal chief in Highland Papua

Indonesia, March 18 -- Indonesia's Housing and Settlements Ministry will help develop thousands of homes for tribal chiefs and residents in the Highland Papua province, a ministry official has confirm... Read More


Minister calls for zero waste, zero accident in national parks

Jakarta, March 18 -- Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni met with all national parks and nature tourism parks to ensure readiness for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, while highlighting President Prabowo Subia... Read More


Indonesia takes steps to anticipate USTR probe on trade practices

Jakarta, March 18 -- Indonesia is preparing for a potential probe by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on alleged "unfair trade practices" and forced labor by coordinating with relevant st... Read More


Minister calls for tourism reform to mitigate global crisis impact

Jakarta, March 18 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto underscored that Indonesia needs to immediately reform the tourism sector to mitigate the impacts of global crises, p... Read More


Indonesia's Red Cross weighs medical aid for Iran

Jakarta, March 18 -- Indonesia's Red Cross is considering sending medical aid to Iran following a request from Tehran, as concerns grow over limited healthcare capacity amid ongoing tensions. Chairma... Read More


Health facilities in Bali to remain operational during Nyepi Day

Denpasar, Bali, March 18 -- All health facilities across Bali will remain open for 24 hours during Nyepi Day, ensuring uninterrupted medical services as the island shuts down for the annual Hindu Day ... Read More