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Minister calls free meals program investment in human capital

Medan, Feb. 17 -- Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti said the government views the Free Nutritious Meals program, known as MBG, as an investment in Indonesia's future, emphasizing it... Read More


Indonesian government declares Feb 19 as start of Ramadan

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has declared February 19, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, following an Isbat (confirmation) meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday... Read More


Village cooperatives not to kill off local small businesses: Ministry

Magelang, C Java, Feb. 17 -- The Ministry of Cooperatives underscored that the Red and White Village Cooperatives will not kill off small businesses, but are designed to strengthen capital and drive t... Read More


FGM elimination part of human development investment: ministry

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- The Ministry of Health highlighted that ending female genital mutilation (FGM) should be seen as an investment in human development, alongside efforts to stop the social norms that... Read More


Indonesia, Malaysia expand research cooperation on food security, AI

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in research and higher education, focusing on food security, the green economy, renewable energy, and artific... Read More


Minister urges anticipating extreme weather during Eid travel season

Indonesia, Feb. 17 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged all stakeholders to anticipate extreme weather during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, which is expected to begin in the sec... Read More


BGN narrows Bali free meals scope during Chinese New Year break

Denpasar, Feb. 17 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is focusing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and underfive children during the long ho... Read More


Indonesia prioritizes elderly pilgrims' protection in 2026 Hajj

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the protection of elderly and high-risk pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj, including by strength... Read More


Indonesia seeks seamless digital link with Saudi Arabia for pilgrims

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has voiced readiness to collaborate with the Saudi Arabian government to integrate digital systems, aiming to ensure continuous improvemen... Read More


Prabowo to represent developing nations at BoP first meeting: DPR

Jakarta, Feb. 17 -- President Prabowo Subianto's planned attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, initiated by US President Donald Trump in relation to Gaza, is aimed at amplifying the voic... Read More