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Outbreak response immunization underway for Jakarta measles cases

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Jakarta has recorded 218 measles cases and 63 rubella cases with no fatalities as of early September 2025, according to the provincial government. "Measles cases in Jakarta have i... Read More


Indonesia, New Zealand strengthen drug enforcement cooperation

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen cooperation in drug enforcement. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and New... Read More


Indonesian Defense Minister to revamp political and security ministry

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said he plans to revamp the organizational structure of the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs following the ... Read More


Supreme Court candidate proposes tax chamber to tackle 'tax mafia'

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Supreme Court (MA) justice candidate Budi Nugroho proposed the establishment of a special tax chamber at the court when asked about "tax mafia" issues during a fit-and-proper test ... Read More


Indonesia simplifies healthcare licensing with digital platform

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- The Indonesian government has launched a new initiative to simplify the licensing process for healthcare professionals, aiming to improve access to medical care, particularly in re... Read More


IHSG slumps after Cabinet shake-up, Govt says drop temporary

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the decline of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) following the reshuffle of the Red and ... Read More


Seawall, mangrove integration planned for Java's northern coast

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- The development of a seawall along the northern coast of Java (Pantura) will be integrated with mangrove restoration as a natural solution to protect the coastline from environment... Read More


Indonesian govt to channel Danantara fund into manufacturing SEZs

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- The Indonesian government plans to direct its sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, to provide financial support for special economic zones (SEZs) designated to strengthen the manufact... Read More


Two Chinese nationals nabbed for jewelry theft in Indonesia

Tangerang, Sept. 9 -- The Indonesian police have arrested two of three Chinese nationals suspected of stealing jewelry, precious metals, and cash from an empty house in Karawaci, Tangerang City, Bante... Read More


Honoring teachers in Indonesia

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Some time ago, a viral video allegedly showing former Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati saying that teachers are a burden to the state, caught the attention of the Indonesian ... Read More