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Indonesia begins B50 biodiesel road test ahead of 2026 launch

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia has launched road testing for B50, a biodiesel blend made from 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and 50 percent fossil diesel, as the country prepares for full implementatio... Read More


Police reveal ETLE records significant performance results

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia recorded a surge in traffic violations captured and processed through its Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system, with figures rising nearly fourfold between Jan... Read More


Indonesia, US near final deal on reciprocal import tariffs

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia and the United States are finalizing a reciprocal tariff agreement after approvals from President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump, Indonesia's Coordinating ... Read More


West Papua authorities seize eight black-capped lories on cargo ship

Sorong, SW Papua, Oct. 9 -- Authorities in West Papua thwarted the smuggling of eight black-capped lories (Lorius lory) aboard the cargo ship KM Dobonsolo at Sorong General Port on Wednesday night. G... Read More


Minister calls for collaboration to bolster Muslim-friendly tourism

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has called for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen Muslim-friendly tourism in Indonesia, emphasizing the need for consistent and clear... Read More


Unhas and CDU to expand academic partnership, joint degrees

Makassar, S Sulawesi, Oct. 9 -- Hasanuddin University (Unhas) in Indonesia and Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Australia are seeking to expand their academic partnership, exploring joint and double... Read More


President Prabowo expected to open Yogyakarta's vital bridge: AHY

Bantul, Oct. 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto is expected to inaugurate the Pandansimo Bridge, a key piece of infrastructure set to improve connectivity in Bantul District, Yogyakarta, Coordinating Min... Read More


Indonesia's halal cuisine symbolizes culture and strict regulation

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia's halal culinary sector embodies both regulatory compliance and the nation's cultural strength, a senior official said on Thursday. Muhammad Aqil Irham, Secretary General... Read More


Indonesia sees post-pandemic rise in child vision problems

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Former Indonesian Health Minister Nila Djuwita Moeloek on Thursday warned of a sharp increase in vision disorders among elementary school children, attributing the surge to extended... Read More


Indonesia unveils AI-powered unmanned submarine for maritime defense

Surabaya, E Java, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia's state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL showcased its unmanned, AI-powered submarine at the Indonesian Armed Forces' (TNI) 80th anniversary celebration, highlighting the... Read More