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Indonesia marks 80th year with Rp80 fares, discounts, and holiday

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The government is preparing a series of special gifts for the public to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Deputy Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiant... Read More


Support must follow student mental health checks: lawmaker

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Mental health screenings of students under the Free Health Checkup (CKG) program must be followed up with interventions to address any identified issues, a member of Commission IX o... Read More


Indonesian government urges MSMEs to adopt AI growth

Surabaya, Aug. 1 -- The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry is encouraging Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to optimize digital technologies, especially artificial intellige... Read More


Indonesia eyes US market edge as 19 percent tariff takes effect Aug 7

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that the 19 percent reciprocal tariff between Indonesia and the United States (US) will take effect on August... Read More


BPOM bans 34 cosmetic products causing allergies, cancer

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has revoked the distribution permits for 34 cosmetic products found to be hazardous, causing allergies and also cancer. "BPOM has taken f... Read More


Genting program in Central Bangka targets 1,136 children

Koba, Babel,, Aug. 1 -- The government of Central Bangka district in the Bangka Belitung Islands province is targeting 1,136 children under the Foster Parents Movement to Prevent Stunting ( Genting ) ... Read More


Riau bullying victim's family receives ministerial mental aid

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry is coordinating with its technical units in Riau Province and Indragiri Hulu District to ensure the family of a bullying victim... Read More


Indonesia and Australia strengthen legal and security partnership

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Indonesia's government, through the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), launched a collaborative initiative with its Australian counterpart called the Australia Indones... Read More


0.25% tax on gold buys by bullion banks; none for end consumers

Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Indonesian government will levy Article 22 income tax of 0.25 percent on gold bullion purchases made by bullion banks starting Friday (August 1, 2025) to streamline taxation. T... Read More


Sigi merges 3 govt programs to boost food sovereignty

Sigi, Aug. 1 -- The government of Sigi district, Central Sulawesi, has integrated three national programs at the local level: the Red and White Village Cooperatives, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pr... Read More