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Govt urges Bali tourism managers to prepare for potential disasters

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- The Ministry of Tourism urges all tourist destination managers to prepare for potential disasters, particularly those caused by extreme weather. "We ask all tourist destination m... Read More


Six Human Rights agencies launch independent probe into August unrest

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Indonesia's six human rights institutions announced the formation of a joint independent fact-finding team on Friday to investigate unrest that occurred across several regions las... Read More


BPBD revises Bali Flood fatalities to 17, emergency response continues

Denpasar, Sept. 12 -- The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has revised the number of fatalities from the recent floods, lowering the count from 18 to 17. "There was a correction due to... Read More


TNI AD deploys troops to aid Bali flood evacuation

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) has deployed troops in the evacuation of victims affected by the massive floods in Bali. The Head of the Indonesian Army Information Service, Brigadi... Read More


RI Govtto distribute Rp13.9 trillion rice aid to 18.2M families

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- The Indonesian government will distribute rice food aid for four months with a budget of Rp13.9 trillion (USD819 million), Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan said Frida... Read More


Indonesia tightens import rules after radioactive shrimp scare

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Indonesia will tighten import regulations, particularly on goods linked to radioactive exposure, after suspected Cesium-137 contamination was detected in shrimp exports, Coordinat... Read More


RI Govt says reserves strong despite slower tax collection

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Friday that Indonesia has enough cash reserves to keep development programs on track despite slower tax collection this year. "Even if ... Read More


Kadin pushes service sector to boost economic growth

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) encouraged the service sector as a driver of economic growth, as it has the potential to grow at more than twice the overal... Read More


President Prabowo backs creation of police reform commission

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to form a commission on police reform, following calls from civil society groups, including the interfaith coalition National Cons... Read More


Prabowo visits Qatar to express solidarity following Israeli airstrike

Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto flew to Doha, Qatar, to personally convey Jakarta's support to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following Israel's recent airstrik... Read More