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Bekasi quake damages buildings, disrupts Whoosh train services

Bekasi, Aug. 21 -- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck southeast of Bekasi, West Java, on Wednesday evening, damaging several buildings and prompting the cancellation of high-speed train services, local... Read More


Indonesia urged to boost regional govt action on climate change

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto emphasized the need for regional governments to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it. "Ladie... Read More


Indonesia to make Extended Producer Responsibility mandatory in 2025

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq confirmed that regulations requiring producers to manage their plastic waste, known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), could poten... Read More


Indonesia strengthens ASF biosecurity for small-scale pig farmers

Indonesia, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) celebrated the successful implementation of the Community African Swine Fever Biosecurity Intervention... Read More


Minister, Kadin chair discuss strengthening MSMEs to support economy

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian met with the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Novyan Bakrie, on Thursday to discuss Kadin's supp... Read More


Minister revises teacher allowance to Rp274 T in State Budget Bill

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced a revision of the education budget for teachers, lecturers, and educational staff from Rp178.7 trillion (US$10 billion) to Rp274.7 ... Read More


RI Govt confirms plan to form Hajj Ministry in bill talks

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Indonesia is considering establishing a dedicated Hajj Ministry as part of proposed revisions to a 2019 law on Hajj and Umrah services, a cabinet member said Thursday. Minister of... Read More


Pacu Jalur Festival showcases Indonesia's cultural legacy to the world

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon expressed hope that the 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival, held at Tepian Narosa in Central Kuantan, Riau, would serve as a powerful platform to promote Indonesia... Read More


Indonesia strengthens ties with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with South Korea during a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Kim Min-seok in Seoul on ... Read More


Zero tolerance to corruption: Manpower minister after deputy's arrest

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Manpower Minister Yassierli reiterated his zero-tolerance stance on corruption in his ministry following the earlier arrest of his deputy, Immanuel Ebenezer, for alleged corruption... Read More