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Indonesia targets setting Hajj cost for 2026 Hajj in November

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set a target to finalize the calculation of the Hajj Organizing Cost (BPIH) for the 2026 pilgrimage season by November 2025. "Our hope... Read More


Govt boosts efforts to save 15 priority lakes across Indonesia

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- The Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq is preparing steps to intensify efforts to save 15 national priority lakes, as most have not yet achieved the targets set in the conser... Read More


MBG poisoning linked to SPPG's failure to follow SOPs: BGN

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Food poisoning in the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Program is generally caused by Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) not following standard operating procedures, the National Nutrition A... Read More


Police foil smuggling of 15 illegal migrant workers to Middle East

Tangerang, Banten, Oct. 1 -- The Criminal Investigation Unit of Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police has thwarted an attempt to send 16 undocumented prospective Indonesian migrant workers to the Middle East.... Read More


Prabowo urges stronger sport tourism, athlete development

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has directed Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir to intensify efforts to boost sport tourism and nurture young athletes, following a meeting... Read More


Minister believes economy will grow 5.5 percent, driven by property

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence and optimism that Indonesia's economic growth could reach 5.5 percent by the end of 2025, supported by various sectors, in... Read More


Japan envoy highlights balanced trade with Indonesia

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia Masaki Yasushi highlighted the strong balance of trade between Indonesia and Japan during his tenure. "Concerning trade, I think we keep a very goo... Read More


Quality human resources key to 8 percent economic growth: PCO

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Chief Expert of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Fithra Faisal, believes that human resource (HR) intervention is crucial in supporting national economic growth. Based... Read More


Forestry Ministry arrests suspect in illegal land trade in OKH Jambi

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- The Ministry of Forestry has named a resident of Tanjung Jabung District, identified by the initials YL, as a suspect in a case involving the illegal sale of forest land and alleged... Read More


MGPA intensifies medical training ahead of 2025 Indonesia MotoGP

Central Lombok, Oct. 1 -- The medical team from the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial General Hospital is conducting intensive training ahead of the Indonesian MotoGP at the Pertamina Mandalika Circ... Read More