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PT Pindad teams up with Rheinmetall to boost ammunition technology

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced that Indonesia's state-owned defense company PT Pindad will collaborate with Rheinmetall, a defense manufacturer from Germany and Sou... Read More


Indonesia allocated US$1.25 bln to cover BPJS Kesehatan fees

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Sadewa allocated Rp20 trillion (USD 1.25 billion) to BPJS Kesehatan to cover the program's unpaid national health insurance fees. "This allocation is in l... Read More


Indonesia's entertainment boom fueled by data and digital payments

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Indonesia's entertainment industry continues to demonstrate strong resilience and positive growth despite ongoing economic challenges. Ticket management platform LOKET reported si... Read More


Brazil's Lula to review Prabowo's massive free meal program in Jakarta

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to review Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program on Thursday, following a bilateral meeting with President Prabow... Read More


President Lula commences official visit to Indonesia

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday evening, marking the start of his official visit to Indonesia. According to the Presidential Secretar... Read More


Lewotobi eruption: 8,000 residents still rely on govt emergency aid

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) informed that the central government is still covering the basic needs of approximately 8,000 residents affected by the eruption of M... Read More


BP Taskin develops investment scheme for disaster-hit areas

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency (BP Taskin) is preparing a social impact investment scheme to support local economic development in disaster-affected regions. BP Taski... Read More


Bank Indonesia keeps BI rate at 4.75 percent, lowest since 2022

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark interest rate, or BI Rate, at 4.75 percent, marking the lowest level since 2022. Governor of Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo said... Read More


Govt allocates Rp3.8 billion in scholarships for athletes

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Presidential Staff Office, is collaborating to provide Rp3.8 billi... Read More


Lawmaker backs continuation of Prabowo'sMBG Program

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX, Irma Suryani, has voiced support for continuing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as President Prabowo Subianto and Vice... Read More