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Indonesia to establish Hajj and Umrah Ministry under new law

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday approved a bill to overhaul the management of Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, including the creation of a dedicated ministry to ov... Read More


MBG program aims to develop healthy, productive generation: Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has stated that the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program for madrasah students is a strategic initiative to prepare a healthy, smart, and p... Read More


Manpower minister launches reforms after deputy named in graft

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Manpower Minister Yassierli has launched sweeping reforms and vowed stronger oversight following the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) naming of Deputy Minister Immanuel Eb... Read More


BI Papua accelerates transaction digitalization through National QRIS

Jayapura, Aug. 26 -- Bank Indonesia's Papua office is accelerating regional digitalization by launching National QRIS Week (PQN) across Papua as an effort to increase use of the Quick Response Code In... Read More


New ministry to boost health, services for Hajj pilgrims: lawmaker

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- An Indonesian lawmaker said the soon-to-be-established Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will provide integrated services for pilgrims, including safety and health guidance during their j... Read More


RI Govt ensures halal, nutritious meals in MBG program

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar on Tuesday reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to ensuring that all meals distributed under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG)... Read More


Indonesian police freeze $10 million in online gambling crackdown

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's National Police (Polri) have frozen and seized 811 bank accounts containing Rp154.3 billion (over US$10 million) in a sweeping crackdown on online gambling, a senior of... Read More


Donggala weaving and Palu fried shallots showcased at Osaka Expo 2025

Palu, Aug. 26 -- Two flagship products from Central Sulawesi, Donggala Weaving and Palu Fried Shallots, are being showcased at Japan's Osaka Expo 2025 until October 13. Their participation in the int... Read More


Indonesia seeks WOAH recognition on FMD-free zones without vaccination

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture said it is seeking the country's official recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for zones free of foot-and-mouth d... Read More


Danantara Patriot Bonds to power Indonesia's 2045 vision

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Danantara, Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, is preparing to issue Patriot Bonds, a financing instrument designed to strengthen collaboration between the government and the privat... Read More