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Indonesia estimates $3 billion for Sumatra disaster recovery

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Restoring infrastructure damaged by disasters in Sumatra will require an estimated Rp51 trillion (more than US$3 billion), Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Dev... Read More


Bulogstockpiles riceat Sumatrahubs to speed disaster aid

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's state food logistics agency Bulog has begun pre-positioning up to 50 tonnes of rice at airports and seaports across Sumatra and at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport... Read More


Alwi Farhan clinches men's singles gold at SEA Games 2025

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's Alwi Farhan won the men's singles gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on Sunday, defeating compatriot Moh Zaki Ubaidillah in an all-Indonesian fina... Read More


Jakarta Marathon adds US$5.5 million to city economy, governor says

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Jakarta's provincial government said the 2025 Jakarta International Marathon (JAKIM) generated about 85 billion rupiah ($5.5 million) in revenue across multiple sectors in the capi... Read More


Strong policy communication safeguards public trust: deputy minister

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's deputy minister for communication and digital affairs has stressed that effective policy communication is vital to ensure government decisions are understood, credible ... Read More


Unidentified foreign woman found dead after flooding in Bali

Denpasar, Bali, Dec. 14 -- The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be a foreign national, was evacuated on Sunday after she was found dead following flooding in Bali. The Bali Search and Rescu... Read More


Indonesian MSMEs, creative economy key to national growth: Minister

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) strengthen the foundation of the national economy. "UMKM are not only a celeb... Read More


Indonesia wins dressage silver at SEA Games in Thailand

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's equestrian team won a silver medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after finishing second in the team dressage event at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in... Read More


Analyst urges cultural focus in Indonesia's police reform

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's police reform should prioritize transforming the culture, ethics, and internal systems of the National Police (Polri), senior political analyst Boni Hargens said. He s... Read More


Govt vows aid for Aceh farmers after floods destroy farmland

Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that the government would assist farmers affected by flooding disasters, such as in Aceh, by providing agricultural to... Read More