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Poso quake: PMK Ministry vows to assist district's emergency response

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (PMK) pledged to assist the Poso district government in Central Sulawesi in carrying out emergency measures following a ... Read More


Prabowo's first budget seeks balance between growth and prudence

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) unveiled during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on August 15 marks President Prabowo Subianto's first fiscal ... Read More


UI expert outlines three pillars to boost Indonesia's cyber strength

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Head of the Postgraduate Programme in International Relations at the University of Indonesia (UI) Ali Wibisono, underlined three key pillars needed to strengthen Indonesia's cyber ... Read More


Ombudsman urges new anti-trafficking plan as cases soar

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The Indonesian Ombudsman has urged the government to immediately establish a new national action plan for 2025-2029 to combat a sharp rise in human trafficking cases. According to... Read More


Bali to open largest women's prison in 2026 to ease overcrowding

Denpasar, Bali, Aug. 19 -- Bali is set to open its largest women's correctional facility in Antap Village, Tabanan District, in 2026. "The new prison, which will accommodate up to 1,200 inmates, is c... Read More


Govt denies viral video claiming minister called teachers a burden

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Finance has denied a viral video allegedly showing Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati saying that teachers are a burden to the state, calling it a hoax.... Read More


Indonesia, Timor Leste extend hours at four border checkpoints

Indonesia, Aug. 19 -- Indonesia and Timor Leste have agreed to extend operating hours at four land border checkpoints to facilitate cross-border trade, travel and community interaction, an Atambua imm... Read More


Sekolah Rakyat meets President Prabowo's expectations: Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf emphasized that the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) program is being implemented in line with President Prabowo Subianto's ... Read More


Two Iranians deported over viral theft case in Banten's Serang

Serang, Banten, Aug. 19 -- Indonesian immigration authorities have deported two Iranian nationals after they were caught on video stealing cash from a mobile credit shop in Serang, Banten, using a dis... Read More


Science Ministry assesses potential to build Garuda School in Bengkulu

Bengkulu, Aug. 19 -- Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie explored the potential development of a Garuda School in Bengkulu Province. "This is a special visit ... Read More