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Indonesia to expand HPV vaccination to 11-year-old boys starting 2027

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- The Indonesian government will begin targeting boys aged 11 years for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination starting in 2027 as part of efforts to curb cervical cancer, Health Mini... Read More


Bali sets example after Prabowo flags growing beach waste problem

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka praised the Bali provincial government and local institutions for their immediate response to President Prabowo Subianto's instructi... Read More


WGC urges Indonesia to develop Gold ETFs to boost bullion ecosystem

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- The World Gold Council (WGC) has encouraged the Indonesian government to develop Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as a strategic move to expand the national bullion ecosystem. Hea... Read More


Two foreign nationals arrested for in-flight theft at Juanda Airport

Sidoarjo, East Java, Feb. 4 -- The Surabaya Class I Special Immigration Office (TPI) has arrested two foreign nationals suspected of committing theft aboard an aircraft. Head of the Surabaya Class I ... Read More


Indonesia to establish independent personal data protection agency

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- The Indonesian government aims to finalize the establishment of a state agency dedicated to personal data protection (PDP) within this year. Director General of Digital Space Monit... Read More


Indonesia allocates US$120 million to protect Way Kambas National Park

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- The Indonesian government allocated US$120 million for the conservation, development, and maintenance of Way Kambas National Park in Lampung Province. "This confirms the government... Read More


Indonesia investigates health impact of Cilegon chemical exposure

Cilegon, Banten, Feb. 4 -- The Ministry of Environment is conducting an in-depth study and scientific consultations regarding the impact of nitric acid (HNO3) exposure on residents related to the inci... Read More


Indonesia exceeds 2025 tourism target with 15.39 million visitors

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that Indonesia recorded 15.39 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, surpassing the government's target of 14-15 million. "With ... Read More


Indonesia defends used clothing import ban on health, MSME grounds

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Indonesia's Minister of Trade Budi Santoso emphasized that the government's ban on the import of used clothing is driven by domestic considerations, citing concerns over public heal... Read More


Indonesia hits top five in iron and steel exports via downstreaming

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Indonesia ranks among the world's five largest exporters of iron and steel products amid the government's ongoing efforts to raise the value of national resources through its downst... Read More