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Free meals program reaches 3.2M pregnant women, under fives: minister

Cilegon, Banten, Feb. 5 -- Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji stated that, especially among pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five, the Free Nutritious Meals (MB... Read More


Bali's economy grows 5.82 percent in 2025, highest in seven years

Denpasar, Bali, Feb. 5 -- The Bali office of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced that Bali's economic growth reached 5.82 percent in 2025, the highest rate in seven years. "Based on data, it stood a... Read More


Indonesia develops Sapa UMKM super app to support 57 million MSMEs

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is developing a digital data system called Sapa UMKM to support business development for entrepreneurs across... Read More


Indonesia to cover full 11 pct VAT on Eid airfares in 2026 homecoming

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto unveiled the government's plan to cover the whole 11-percent value-added tax (VAT) on airfares during the 20... Read More


Thai nationals among six facing death for two-ton Batam drug bust

Batam, Feb. 5 -- Batam prosecutors demanded the death penalty for six defendants in a smuggling case involving two tons of methamphetamine transported aboard the Sea Dragon Terawa vessel in Riau Islan... Read More


Indonesia to extend free meals program to elderly, disabled in 2026

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced plans to expand the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program this year to cover up to 400,000 elderly citizens and about 36,0... Read More


UK man faces 11 years in Bali for smuggling 1.3 kg of cocaine

Denpasar, Bali, Feb. 5 -- Bali prosecutors on Thursday demanded 11 years in prison for British national Kial Garth Robinson for smuggling 1.3 kilograms of cocaine from Spain into Bali. Prosecutor Dip... Read More


Indonesia secures additional $400M for just energy transition projects

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Indonesia will receive an additional US$400 million in funding for its Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), raising the total commitment from US$21.4 billion to US$21.8 billio... Read More


Indonesia, South Africa agree on tourism cooperation in seven areas

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Indonesia and South Africa have agreed to collaborate on developing seven strategic areas in tourism to promote sustainable growth and strengthen bilateral ties, Tourism Minister Wi... Read More


Govt responses to Ngada child tragedy with social protection reform

Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf pledged to overhaul social aid registration and distribution after an elementary school student in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, took... Read More