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Govt repatriates thousands of workers trafficked for labor

Jakarta, March 19 -- The Indonesian government has repatriated thousands of Indonesian citizens who were lured by fake job offers and fell victim to human trafficking overseas. In a statement release... Read More


Adjust tipping fee for better waste management: Pramono

Jakarta, March 19 -- Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung Wibowo has said that he expects adjustments to be made to the tipping fee for waste disposal to draw investor interest in building incinerators, ... Read More


Saudi Arabia to be test ground for worker placements in ME: govt

Jakarta, March 19 -- Indonesia is ready to lift its moratorium on migrant worker placements in Saudi Arabia, which will serve as a test ground for sending workers to more Middle Eastern countries. Du... Read More


Giant sea wall to mitigate tidal flooding in coastal areas: AHY

Jakarta, March 19 -- Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) explained here on Wednesday that the plan to construct a giant sea wall is part of... Read More


Ministry blocks illegal wildlife trade online; 2 held

Jakarta, March 19 -- Acting on a tip, the Forestry Ministry has thwarted the online trade of protected animal body parts from Indonesia to other countries, including the United States, and arrested tw... Read More


Respect Indonesians pursuing careers overseas: govt

Jakarta, March 19 -- Minister of Population and Family Development, Wihaji, has said that the government respects Indonesian nationals who choose to pursue careers abroad. He made the statement while... Read More


OJK permits share buybacks without GMS amid market volatility

Jakarta, March 19 -- The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a policy permitting companies to conduct share buybacks without requiring approval from a general meeting of shareholders (GMS) a... Read More


Police chief inspects readiness of homecoming valet program

Brebes, Central Java, March 19 -- Chief of the National Police (Polri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo inspected the readiness of the Valet and Ride program, prepared by the Central Java Regional Police,... Read More


Rupiah under control, supported by stabilization policies: BI

Jakarta, March 19 -- Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), Perry Warjiyo, has said that the rupiah exchange rate remains under control, supported by the central bank's stabilization policies. As of Tuesda... Read More


Govt, Forum Zakat to launch scholarship for underprivileged students

Jakarta, March 19 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology welcomed the Forum Zakat's initiative to collaborate on the Indonesia Zakat (Alms) Scholarship program designed for under... Read More