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Indonesia to build Hajj Village in Mecca to cut pilgrimage costs

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's government is working to lower the cost of the annual Hajj pilgrimage for its citizens by building a dedicated Hajj Village in Mecca, increasing flights and shortening p... Read More


Body of soccer coach's child found in NTT boat sinking: Basarnas

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Rescuers recovered a body believed to be the child of Valencia FC B women's soccer coach from the wreck of the Putri Sakinah motorboat off Padar Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) . ... Read More


Indonesia to boost energy self-reliance and economic growth in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's energy minister said President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to prioritise energy sovereignty and self-reliance in 2026, underscoring the sector's role in ... Read More


Indonesia targets completion of 6,900 bridges in remote areas by 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Indonesian government aims to complete around 6,900 bridges by 2026, focusing on remote areas that still face limited access to river crossings. The target was conveyed by Stat... Read More


Govt prioritizes post-disaster infrastructure recovery in Aceh

Banda Aceh, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Public Works (PU) has stated that the restoration of road networks and public service infrastructure is a top priority in post-disaster response efforts in severa... Read More


President Prabowo urges ministers to work faster in job creation push

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged his Red and White Cabinet ministers to work faster, especially on programs that can create many jobs, during a new year briefing in Hambala... Read More


President urges stronger adherence to free meal program's procedure

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has called on all relevant parties to enhance adherence to the procedure in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pro... Read More


Beware, Indonesia increases surveillance against "super flu"

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Starting the new year 2026, Indonesia and some countries are facing the fast-spreading strain of influenza A, or H3N2, which has been given the nickname 'super flu'. Also known as ... Read More


BGN empowers over 46,000 MSMEs through free meals program

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has empowered over 46,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the past year through involvement in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pr... Read More


Prabowo says Indonesia achieves record rice reserves

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's rice reserves have climbed to more than 3 million tons, the highest level on record, President Prabowo announced on Tuesday. The figure surpassed levels recorded during... Read More