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Indonesia to boost waqf utilization for poverty alleviation, growth

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to optimizing community funds, particularly waqf (Islamic endowment), as a tool to support national developm... Read More


Free meals program reach 23,540 students in West Papua's Manokwari

Manokwari, Aug. 16 -- The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has served 23,540 students in kindergartens, elementary, junior high, and senior high schools across Manokwari District, West Papua Provin... Read More


Govt to provide book assistance to schools in 2026

Pekanbaru, Riau, Aug. 16 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will provide book assistance to schools across Indonesia in 2026, with the collection process for the materials taking place... Read More


West Papua's Manokwari stable ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Manokwari, W Papua, Aug. 16 -- Security in Manokwari, West Papua, remains stable and free from separatist threats ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day celebrations, a military officer said on Sa... Read More


Indonesian military foils OPM attacks, eight rebels neutralized

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- An Indonesian military task force has incapacitated eight members of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) in three separate operations ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Major Gener... Read More


Dedi Prasetyo inaugurated as new Deputy Chief of Indonesian Police

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo inaugurated Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo as his deputy in Jakarta on Saturday. Head of the Polri... Read More


Minister Hadi inaugurates 76 Independence Day flag raisers

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi inaugurated 76 members of the Heirloom Flag-Raising Troop ( Paskibraka ) who will serve at the flag-hoisting ceremony marking Indonesia's 80t... Read More


Jakarta police bust international meth ring, seize 47 kg

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Jakarta Metropolitan Police have announced the arrest of seven drug traffickers and the seizure of 47 kilograms of methamphetamine, believed to belong to an international trafficki... Read More


Indonesia to showcase cultural attractions on Independence Day

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- The Indonesian government is preparing various cultural attractions and live tourism events to celebrate Independence Day. "This is concrete support from the Ministry of Tourism t... Read More


Food security program needs supporting infrastructure: the House

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Syahrul Aidi reminded that the food security program requires supporting infrastructure, including advances ... Read More