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Gov't assures protection for umrah pilgrims amid Middle East tensions

Padang, West Sumatra, March 2 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed that the government guarantees the safety and protection of umrah pilgrims who are currently stranded or facing difficulties re... Read More


Gov't projects 143.9 million Eid al-Fitr travelers

Jakarta, March 2 -- The government has projected that 143.9 million people will travel during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period, prompting the need for mobility management to avoid crowding at speci... Read More


Police propose first-come ferry boarding for Eid rush

Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia's police chief on Monday proposed a first-come, first-served boarding system at key ferry ports to prevent bottlenecks during the annual Eid al-Fitr homecoming rush, as a... Read More


Bali Airport announces 15 flights cancelled due to Mideast conflict

Denpasar, Bali, March 2 -- I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has canceled 15 international flights since Feb. 28 after airspace closures tied to escalating US-Israel and Iran tensions disrupted... Read More


US-Iran tensions threaten Indonesia's energy, trade sectors: Minister

Jakarta, March 2 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could potentially impact several Indonesian trade sectors, especially those related to e... Read More


Key food commodities in surplus ahead of Eid: Agriculture Minister

Jakarta, March 2 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia holds a surplus of key food commodities ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday, assuring stable supplies and prices during th... Read More


Indonesia's trade surplus streak hits 69 months in January 2026

Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia recorded a US$0.95 billion trade surplus in January 2026, extending its surplus streak to 69 consecutive months since May 2020, official data showed on Monday. Ateng Har... Read More


Children's hearing health crucial for Golden Indonesia 2045: ministry

Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia's Health Ministry on Monday urged parents and schools to prioritize children's hearing health, warning that untreated hearing loss could undermine the country's "Golden I... Read More


Cultural, creative industry shapes Indonesia's future: Minister

Jakarta, March 2 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that culture must shape Indonesia's present and future, serving as a strategic force through the cultural and creative industry (CCI) and an i... Read More


RI readies steps to mitigate trade impact of Middle East escalation

Jakarta, March 2 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso emphasized that the government has prepared several anticipatory measures to mitigate the global economic impact of escalating attacks by the United Sta... Read More