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Government Disputes Human Rights Findings on Prabowo’s Free Meals Program
The Indonesian government says its free meals program advances human rights despite criticism from the national rights commission.News Jun 17, 2026 | 12:12 pm
The Last Resident: Elderly Woman Refuses to Leave a Sinking Central Java Village
As rising seas engulf her village, a 65-year-old woman remains alone in the last habitable house.News Jun 16, 2026 | 7:37 pm
Rights Commission Finds ‘Strong Indications’ of Human Rights Violations in Free Meals Program
There have been 449 reported cases of mass food poisoning associated with the program, affecting 38,023 people across 36 provinces.News Jun 15, 2026 | 10:05 pm
Indonesia Completes 222 Nutrition Service Centers to Support Free Meals Program
Indonesia has completed 222 nutrition service facilities to support the nationwide rollout of its free meals program.News Jun 7, 2026 | 11:10 am
Prabowo Replaces National Nutrition Agency Chief in Surprise Leadership Shake-Up
President Prabowo replaced the leadership of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency in a surprise shake-up of a key flagship program.News Jun 2, 2026 | 10:18 pm
Debate Erupts in Makassar After Ethnic Chinese Student Fails Flag-Bearer Selection
A flag-bearer selection dispute in South Sulawesi sparked debate after an ethnic Chinese student ranked in the top three was excluded.News May 29, 2026 | 12:19 pm
Prabowo Says Indonesia’s Chief Justice Now Earns More Than Singapore Counterpart
Prabowo said Indonesia has sharply increased judges’ salaries as part of efforts to strengthen judicial integrity and legal certainty.News May 21, 2026 | 1:21 am
Jakarta Mobilizes Community Networks to Tackle Slum Areas
Jakarta is mobilizing community groups and local officials to reduce slum areas after the number of slum neighborhoods fell by 52%.News May 19, 2026 | 5:36 pm
Indonesia Tests 3-Kilogram CNG Canisters in China as Alternative to Subsidized LPG
Indonesia is testing small compressed natural gas canisters as a cheaper alternative to imported subsidized LPG.Business May 18, 2026 | 8:47 pm
Indonesia Must Avoid ‘Growing Old Before Getting Rich’
Indonesia must accelerate growth and avoid the middle-income trap before demographic aging begins, deputy minister says.Business May 7, 2026 | 5:41 pm
Indonesia Explores CNG as Alternative to Imported LPG
Indonesia tests household CNG cylinders as a potential substitute for imported LPG to reduce subsidies and import costs.Business May 6, 2026 | 3:20 pm
Indonesia Caps Ride-Hailing Commissions at 8% to Protect Drivers
Indonesia caps ride-hailing commissions at 8% and expands social protections, aiming to boost welfare for over 4 million driversBusiness May 1, 2026 | 12:23 pm
Prabowo Pledges Worker Daycare, 1 Million Homes in May Day Address
Prabowo pledges daycare for workers’ children and 1 million homes, with transport subsidies, responding to labor demands at May Day rally.News May 1, 2026 | 11:47 am
Rising LPG Prices Push Small Businesses in West Java Back to Firewood
Rising LPG prices are forcing small businesses in West Java to switch to firewood, while Jakarta tightens gas oversight.Business Apr 24, 2026 | 2:20 pm
Indonesia’s Rice Stockpile Reaches Record 5 Million Tons, Highest in History
Government data showed a positive production trend, with national rice output in 2025 rising 13.29% year-on-year to 34.69 million tons.Business Apr 24, 2026 | 8:09 am
Indonesia Set to Launch Massive 2026 Hajj Airlift for 221,000 Pilgrims
The government has designated 14 international airports nationwide to handle direct Hajj departures.News Apr 20, 2026 | 2:30 pm
Govt to Cover Rp 1.77 Trillion Hajj Flight Cost Surge, Shielding Pilgrims
Indonesia will absorb a Rp 1.77 T rise in hajj flight costs driven by fuel and FX pressures, ensuring no additional burden on pilgrims.News Apr 17, 2026 | 2:15 pm
Indonesia Cleans Up Health Subsidy Data After Over Half Population Covered
Indonesia removes 11 million from health subsidy rolls after finding over half the population received state-funded insurance.News Apr 15, 2026 | 6:12 pm
BGN Confirms Purchase of 25,000 Electric Motorbikes Amid Public Scrutiny
The National Nutrition Agency bought 25,000 e-motorbikes for its free meal program, with distribution pending asset registration.News Apr 7, 2026 | 1:02 pm
Jakarta Builds Momentum with Incremental Gains in Mobility and Culture
Jakarta now ranks as the second-safest city in Southeast Asia in the 2026 Global Residence Index Safety Index, behind Singapore.Opinion Apr 7, 2026 | 9:52 am
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