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KBRI Tokyo: Japanese artists hold Tokyo kecak festival

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Tokyo praised the Geino Yamashirogumi Arts Group from Japan for organizing the 47th Geino Yamashirogumi Kecak Festival from July 30 to August 3, 202... Read More


Floods, winds hit 3 provinces amid dry season, BNPB warns of anomaly

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated that recent floods and strong winds in the provinces of Bengkulu, South Sumatra, and Central Java-occurring during the peak of ... Read More


Housing microcredit regulation finalized, Minister Sirait says

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP), Maruarar Sirait, also known as Ara, announced that the ministerial regulation on the Housing People's Business Credit (KUR Perumahan)... Read More


Need talent ecosystem to counter digital disruptions: govt

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- A new strategy to develop digital talents is crucial to address the disruptions caused by artificial intelligence and broader global challenges in the digital economy, Deputy Minist... Read More


Two Russians, two officials held for extorting tourists in Bali

Denpasar, Bali, Aug. 1 -- The Bali Regional Police have named two Russian citizens and two immigration officers as suspects in an extortion and threat case targeting dozens of foreign nationals vacati... Read More


Indonesia marks 80th year with Rp80 fares, discounts, and holiday

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The government is preparing a series of special gifts for the public to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Deputy Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiant... Read More


Support must follow student mental health checks: lawmaker

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Mental health screenings of students under the Free Health Checkup (CKG) program must be followed up with interventions to address any identified issues, a member of Commission IX o... Read More


Indonesian government urges MSMEs to adopt AI growth

Surabaya, Aug. 1 -- The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry is encouraging Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to optimize digital technologies, especially artificial intellige... Read More


Indonesia eyes US market edge as 19 percent tariff takes effect Aug 7

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that the 19 percent reciprocal tariff between Indonesia and the United States (US) will take effect on August... Read More


BPOM bans 34 cosmetic products causing allergies, cancer

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has revoked the distribution permits for 34 cosmetic products found to be hazardous, causing allergies and also cancer. "BPOM has taken f... Read More