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New BGN Chief Faces Fresh Mass Food Poisoning Case Nine Days Into Role
More than 700 students and teachers fell ill in the latest food poisoning case linked to Indonesia's free meals program.News Aug 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Top Court Bars Free Meals Program From Using Education Budget
The free meals program does not constitute a core component of education and therefore should not be included in education spending.News Jul 31, 2026 | 8:05 am
Business Group Calls for Deregulation to Stem Job Cuts
Apindo says deregulation and lower business costs are needed to address the root causes of layoffs and support economic recovery.Business Jul 29, 2026 | 3:26 am
Indonesia's Pension Savings Claims Rise 22% in First Half, Unrelated to Layoffs
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan says higher JHT claims were driven by multiple factors, not solely layoffs, despite industrial job cuts.News Jul 28, 2026 | 11:55 pm
Indonesia Looks to China for Lessons on Transmigration Areas
Indonesia has sent a delegation to China to study regional development as part of efforts to improve its transmigration areas.News Jul 28, 2026 | 4:30 am
New Nutrition Chief Permanently Closes 833 Free Meal Kitchens
Indonesia's new nutrition agency chief has permanently closed 833 free meal kitchens for failing hygiene and operational standards.News Jul 27, 2026 | 6:43 pm
Mobile Passport Service at BTV Semesta Berpesta Draws Strong Public Response
Immigration's mobile passport service at BTV Semesta Berpesta filled all 100 appointment slots, highlighting strong public demand.Lifestyle Jul 26, 2026 | 2:20 pm
Women Trapped in the Vicious Cycle of Loan Sharks
Under the bank emok system, the repayment is joint liability, where one person's debt becomes the shared responsibility of an entire group.News Jul 20, 2026 | 2:23 pm
Expert Calls for Policy Review as 8,000 Indonesians Give Up Citizenship
An analyst urged Indonesia to address the causes of brain drain after government data showed nearly 8,000 citizenship renunciations.News Jul 17, 2026 | 10:39 am
Prabowo Orders Review of Universal Free School Meal Program
Prabowo has ordered a review of Indonesia's free meal program to focus assistance on the country's most vulnerable groups.News Jul 16, 2026 | 10:56 am
Thousands of Indonesian Coal Workers Face Layoffs as Mining Permits Stall
More than 15,000 coal mining jobs in East Kalimantan are at risk as delays in permit renewals force companies to halt operations.News Jul 6, 2026 | 2:26 pm
Indonesia Cuts Ride-Hailing Commission Cap to 8%, Reclassifies Drivers
Indonesia capped ride-hailing commissions at 8% and classified drivers as micro businesses to boost incomes and benefits.Business Jul 1, 2026 | 4:55 pm
Indonesia Forms Layoff Task Force as 150,000 Jobs Face Risk
Indonesia has formed a layoff mitigation task force after labor unions warned that up to 150,000 jobs could be at risk.Business Jun 26, 2026 | 5:05 pm
Grab and Gojek Cut Motorcycle Ride Commissions to 8% Following Prabowo's Pressure
The new policy lowers commission rates from the current framework, which allows operators to deduct up to 20% from drivers’ earnings.Tech Jun 23, 2026 | 8:29 pm
Government Launches $1.5 Billion Economic Stimulus Package for 2nd Half of 2026
Indonesia will spend $1.5 billion on transport incentives, food aid, and workforce programs to support growth through 2026.Business Jun 22, 2026 | 8:27 pm
Indonesia Unveils $28 Million Subsidy Program for Tofu and Tempeh Producers
Indonesia will subsidize soybean purchases for tofu and tempeh producers to help keep staple foods affordable.Business Jun 22, 2026 | 8:04 pm
Jakarta Cracks Down on Restaurant Suspected of Serving Dog Meat
Jakarta authorities tested meat samples from a restaurant suspected of violating the city’s ban on dog meat sales.News Jun 17, 2026 | 8:52 pm
Free Meals Program Must Continue as Key Prabowo Campaign Promise, Spokesman Says
A spokesman said Prabowo’s flagship free meals program must continue despite rights concerns, corruption allegations, and protests.News Jun 17, 2026 | 3:37 pm
‘Rp 50,000 Isn’t Enough Anymore’: Indonesian Mother Struggles With Rising Food Costs
A mother’s struggle to shop with Rp 50,000 highlights how rising food prices are straining Indonesian households.News Jun 17, 2026 | 1:43 pm
AI to Watch Over Indonesia’s Social Aid to Save $15 Billion
The estimated savings from the AI-backed social aid rollout are still subject to change, depending on the quality of the data.Business Jun 17, 2026 | 1:33 pm
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