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No cigarette excise hike planned for 2026: Finance Minister

Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government has no plans to raise the retail sale price (HJE) of cigarettes or increase the tobacco excise tax (CHT) in 2026. "So far... Read More


Blora Police MBG kitchen serves 2,515 children across 28 schools

Semarang, Oct. 14 -- A nutrition fulfillment service unit (SPPG), or a kitchen dedicated to the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program run by the Blora Resort Police in Central Java, has served 2,515 chi... Read More


RI Govt restructures resource policy to boost energy control: expert

Indonesia, Oct. 14 -- The Indonesian government is restructuring its natural resource governance as part of a long-term strategy to achieve energy sovereignty and drive economic reform, a public polic... Read More


Indonesia eyes woodball gold sweep at 2025 SEA Games

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The Indonesian national woodball team is aiming for a clean sweep of gold medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, building on its achievements in several international championsh... Read More


Govt improves rice storage to prevent quality decline: Official

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Agriculture and the State Logistics Board (Bulog) are focused on improving rice storage management to prevent rice quality decline in the future, State Secretary Mi... Read More


Indonesia's Prabowo orders TNI to ready peacekeepers for Gaza mission

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) to prepare peacekeeping troops for possible deployment in the Gaza Strip, pending the outcome of the Gaz... Read More


Jusuf Kalla: PMI, IFRC boost disaster preparedness ties

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) stated that the visit from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) presents an opportunity to strengthen collabor... Read More


Indonesia expands legal aid network to strengthen justice access

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Law Minister Supratman Andi Atgas stated that the paralegal training program in North Maluku aims to accelerate access to justice for Indonesians, particularly at the regional leve... Read More


Papua Police foil fuel smuggling attempt to PNG

Jayapura, Oct. 13 -- The Maritime and Air Police Directorate of Indonesia's Papua Regional Police thwarted an attempt to smuggle 26 jerry cans of fuel into Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning. Sp... Read More


Indonesia readies presidential instruction to advance KDMP development

Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The government is finalizing the formulation of a presidential instruction (Inpres) to fast-track the development of outlets, warehouses, and other supporting facilities for cooper... Read More