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Dana Indonesiana Fund for culture development reopened

Jakarta, May 5 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon. reopened the Dana Indonesiana Cultural Endowment Fund program for the 2025-2026 period to advance cultural development. "We are pleased to announce that ... Read More


Indonesia's rice stock hits 57-year high without imports

Jakarta, May 5 -- Indonesia's national rice stock in May 2025 reached 3,517,294 tons, the highest level recorded in the past 57 years, and was sourced entirely from local farmers, according to Ministe... Read More


Indonesia prepares 2025 Voluntary National Review on SDGs

Jakarta, May 5 -- The Ministry of National Development Planning is currently preparing Indonesia's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) to showcase the country's progress in achieving the Sustainable ... Read More


BPKH, Danantara should fund Hajj village: Komnas Haji

Jakarta, May 5 -- The National Hajj Commission (Komnas Haji) has proposed that the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) and sovereign wealth fund Danantara take on the role of funding the Indonesia... Read More


Hajj pilgrims urged caution amid Madinah heat forecast

Jakarta, May 5 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that with temperatures in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius, Hajj pilgrims are advised to pay extra attention to... Read More


Agriculture, free meals maintain economy amid tariffs: Expert

Jakarta, May 5 -- Economist Fakhrul Fulvian emphasized that the agricultural sector and the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program are vital in maintaining Indonesia's economy amid the global economic sl... Read More


Indonesia's economy shows resilience amid global headwinds: Expert

Jakarta, May 5 -- Indonesia's year-on-year (yoy) economic growth of 4.87 percent in the first quarter of 2025 reflects the country's economic resilience despite a global economic slowdown, Economist F... Read More


Waste management key to sustainable tourism: Deputy Minister

Jakarta, May 5 -- The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has stressed the importance of applying a proper, responsible approach to waste management to achieve a sustainable and high-quality tourism sector. ... Read More


Indonesia achieves second-highest G20 growth in Q1

Jakarta, May 5 -- Indonesia recorded year-on-year (yoy) economic growth of 4.87 percent in the first quarter of 2025, ranking as the second-highest among G20 countries after China, which reported 5.4 ... Read More


Six thousand cadres to monitor pregnant women's MBG

Tangerang, May 5 -- Population and Family Development Minister, Wihaji, instructed six thousand Family Assistance Teams (TPK) across all provinces to conduct monitoring to ensure distribution of Free ... Read More