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Government: Free Nutritious Meals program doesn't cut education budget

Jakarta, March 5 -- The government has emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program does not reduce the education budget, responding to public narratives suggesting the program absorbs a la... Read More


Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread across multiple regions, warning the disease poses fatal risks to chi... Read More


Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push

Jakarta, March 5 -- President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and electric vehicle conversion as part of the government's clea... Read More


Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ministers and government agency heads signing a joint decree aim... Read More


Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical tensions reshape international trade, Trade Minister Budi Santoso ... Read More


Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for Sumatran elephants in Riau Province to protect natural migration r... Read More


RI Govt says Fitch outlook cut reflects global war risks

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia's outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings reflects mounting global economic pressures stemming from escalating conflict in the Middle East, Coordinating Economic Minister Airl... Read More


Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java

Jakarta, March 5 -- Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia's disaster agency said. The Nati... Read More


RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with the transportation and health ministries coordinating measures ... Read More


Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia's minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian workers in the Middle East remained under control despite escalating re... Read More