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Gov't Approves Rp 20 Trillion Lifeline for Cash-Strapped BPJS Kesehatan
Indonesia will inject Rp 20 trillion into BPJS Kesehatan as a monthly funding gap threatens payments to hospitals.Business Oct 11, 2026 | 10:16 pm
The Missing Link in Indonesia’s Green Growth Strategy
For years, Indonesia's energy transition and critical-mineral industrialization have suffered from bureaucratic fragmentation.Opinion Oct 9, 2026 | 12:35 pm
Online Drivers Reject Formal Worker Status in Indonesia’s Employment Bill
Indonesia’s online drivers reject formal worker status, saying stronger protections should not come at the expense of flexibility.News Oct 5, 2026 | 11:59 am
'Indonesia Isn't That Rich': Economists Question Universal Free Meal Program
Economists are urging Indonesia to target free meals at those most in need, arguing a narrower program could cost less than Rp 8 trillion.News Sep 27, 2026 | 11:22 pm
Indonesia Earmarks $6.2 Billion for Sumatra Disaster Recovery
Indonesia has allocated Rp 100 T over three years to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction in three Sumatra provinces.News Sep 24, 2026 | 1:08 pm
276 Fall Ill in Suspected Free Meal Food Poisoning in Central Java
At least 276 people fell ill in suspected food poisoning linked to free government meals in Batang.News Sep 24, 2026 | 11:37 am
Indonesia Identifies 400,000 Invalid Records among 5.7 Million Hajj Registrants
Indonesia found around 400,000 invalid records among 5.7 million Hajj registrants, potentially shortening the average waiting period.News Sep 15, 2026 | 1:56 am
EEG Tests Normal in Student Suffering Memory Loss after Suspected Food Poisoning
Two EEG tests showed normal brain activity in a 16-year-old student whose memory problems persist after suspected free meal poisoning.News Sep 10, 2026 | 5:03 pm
Indonesia Targets 500,000 New Textile Jobs by 2030
Indonesia is preparing a textile industry revival strategy aimed at creating up to 500,000 new jobs by 2030.Business Aug 28, 2026 | 8:19 pm
Free Meal Program Gets Lion’s Share of BGN’s $13.6 Billion 2027 Budget
Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency gets Rp 240 trillion for 2027, with 97% earmarked for the government’s free nutritious meal program.News Aug 28, 2026 | 5:09 pm
Government Prepares 50% E-Commerce Fee Discount for Micro, Small Businesses
The government plans to halve e-commerce service fees for micro and small businesses selling domestically made products online.Business Aug 27, 2026 | 6:10 pm
Cilacap Native Builds Successful Indonesian Restaurant in Taipei
Sri Purwanti turned her struggle to find halal Indonesian food in Taiwan into a restaurant earning up to Rp 200 million a month.Lifestyle Aug 23, 2026 | 8:09 pm
Government to Split Online Transportation Oversight among Three Ministries
Indonesia plans to cap platform commissions at 8% and place online transportation services under three ministries.News Aug 18, 2026 | 6:08 pm
Nutrition Agency Plans Test Kits to Prevent Free Meal Poisoning
Indonesia plans food test kits at free meal kitchens after repeated poisoning cases involving schoolchildren across the country.News Aug 17, 2026 | 10:23 pm
Indonesia to Give Ride-Hailing Drivers Micro-Business Status
Prabowo is preparing a regulation that would classify ride-hailing drivers as micro-entrepreneurs, giving them access to MSME incentives.News Aug 11, 2026 | 4:38 am
Indonesia's Falling Unemployment Masks Deeper Labor Market Challenges
Indonesia's unemployment hit a 32-year low, but economists warn job quality, skills mismatch, and informal work remain major challenges.Business Aug 7, 2026 | 8:02 am
Govt Suspends Welfare Payments to 1.49 Million Households Over Suspected Online Gambling
Indonesia suspended welfare payments to 1.49 million households suspected of online gambling pending government verification.News Aug 6, 2026 | 1:54 pm
Nearly 23 Million Indonesians Remain Poor
Indonesia's poverty rate fell to 8.07% in March as the number of people living in poverty declined by 430,000.News Aug 5, 2026 | 3:35 pm
Indonesia's Free Meals Program Overhaul Continues With 137 Dismissals
Indonesia's nutrition chief dismissed 137 school meals kitchen managers as he intensifies an overhaul of the flagship program.News Aug 4, 2026 | 3:01 am
Indonesia's Free Meals Program Cost $5.6 Billion in H1
Indonesia spent Rp 101.1 trillion on its Free Nutritious Meals program in the first half, reaching more than 63 million beneficiaries.Business Aug 3, 2026 | 6:56 pm
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