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RI Govt teams up with local brands to boost sustainable Bali tourism

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Indonesia's Tourism Ministry has partnered with two local brands to launch a campaign promoting high-quality, sustainable tourism in Bali, aimed at enhancing visitor comfort and sa... Read More


Five Acehnese fishermen to be released by Thai authorities on Aug 27

Banda Aceh, Aug. 20 -- Five of the 18 Acehnese fishermen arrested by Thai authorities on charges of illegal fishing are scheduled to be released on August 27, 2025, an official said on Wednesday. "Ba... Read More


Home Affairs Ministry urges review of land, building tax hikes

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a circular urging all regional administrations to re-evaluate policies that increase the Land and Building Tax for Rural and Urban Areas (PB... Read More


RI Govt urges universities to drive innovation-led growth

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto has called on universities to become engines of innovation and economic growth, warning the country... Read More


Rp335 trillion MBG budget major boost for small businesses: minister

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The Indonesian government's Rp335 trillion (USD21 billion) Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in 2026 is expected to deliver major benefits for micro, small, and medium enterprise... Read More


President to enhance food security end-to-end: PCO

Serang, Banten, Aug. 20 -- A spokesperson for the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Prita Laura, conveyed President Prabowo Subianto's comprehensive efforts in improving the food security syst... Read More


Poso earthquake: BNPB provides direct assistance to speed up recovery

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has ensured that Poso District, Central Sulawesi, will receive direct assistance to accelerate recovery following the earthquake that... Read More


Social Forestry ready to supply nutritious foods for MBG program

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of Forestry has stated that Social Forestry areas can serve as a source of nutritious food commodities to support the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program across various... Read More


Agroforestry to maintain food availability: Ministry

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of Forestry has stated that agroforestry in Social Forestry areas can help ensure food availability and reduce dependence on imports of certain commodities. "Social F... Read More


Ministry encourages regions to lead mangrove ecosystem protection

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of Environment is encouraging regional governments to become leaders in mangrove ecosystem protection in accordance with Government Regulation Number 27 of 2025 on the... Read More