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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


Mount Semeru erupts on Wednesday, spewing 800 meters ash column

Lumajang, East Java, Aug. 20 -- Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang Districts, East Java, spewed another eruption with an ash column reaching 800 meters into the sky on Wednesda... Read More


Rice price drops as gov't speeding up supply distribution: Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso says rice prices, which had previously increased despite abundant production, have begun to decline following smoother and faster distribution and monit... Read More


Introducing national songs to children is essential : Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Minister of Population and Family Development and Head of the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), Wihaji, highlighted the importance of introducing national song... Read More


Govt to finalize regulations supporting village cooperative operation

Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated that relevant ministries and institutions have expedited coordination to finalize a series of supporting regulations to... Read More