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Maritime Agency rescues 8 Indonesians from human trafficking in Korea

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), in collaboration with the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) and the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Seoul, rescued eight Indonesian crew membe... Read More


Govt to allocate Rp300 trillion for free meals program in 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has confirmed that the budget allocation for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program will reach Rp300 trillion (US$17 billion) in 2026. "MBG... Read More


Free Meals Program drives 5.12 percent growth: BKPM

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Nurul Ichwan, stated that Indonesia's economy grew by 5.12 percent, a growth attributed to the... Read More


Mu'ti highlights value of Indonesian classes for foreign speakers

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has highlighted the growing importance of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) classes abroad, particularly amo... Read More


Bali launches pre-Independence Day free student health checks

Denpasar, Bali, Aug. 13 -- The Bali Health Office has launched the Free Health Check-up (CKG) program for school children ahead of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day, aimed at ensuring that students... Read More


Minister urges Bulog to speed up distribution of SPHP rice

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, has urged state-run logistics company Bulog to accelerate the distribution of food supply and price stabilization (SPHP) rice throug... Read More


Indonesia to airlifts Gaza aid as Israel grants limited access

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Defense confirmed that Israel would not block Indonesia from delivering aid to war victims in Gaza. The ministry's Secretary General, Lieutenant General Tri Budi U... Read More


Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, ash rises 200 meters

Labuan Bajo, NTT, Aug. 13 -- Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), erupted again on Wednesday afternoon, with an ash column from the eruption reaching approximately 200 me... Read More


Hainan to expand zero-tariff goods, slash import costs in 2025

Beijing, Aug. 13 -- The benefits provided to businesses under zero-tariff policies will be expanded after the Hainan Free Trade Port launches island-wide independent Customs operations, according to g... Read More


Government accelerates MBG program's implementation in Central Papua

Jayapura, Aug. 13 -- The central government is expediting the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program in Central Papua Province to ensure residents benefit from improved nutrition. H... Read More