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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


Solid economic performance in 2025 sets foundation for 2026: ministry

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Finance has stated that several of Indonesia's economic indicators posted a solid performance at the end of 2025, providing a strong foundation for economic growth i... Read More


3,719 professionals volunteer to provide treatment in Aceh: gov't

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Health Ministry reported that a total of 3,719 health workers have volunteered to provide medical services to people displaced by floods and landslides in Aceh. Head of the min... Read More


Health Ministry targets 46 percent coverage of free checkups in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Health Ministry has expressed optimism that it will cover nearly half of Indonesia's population, or 46 percent, through the Free Health Checkup (CKG) program in 2026, following ... Read More


RI needs science-based industry to stay globally competitive: official

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie said that Indonesia must develop science- and technology-based industries to remain competitive in the ... Read More


Minister highlights women's role in post-disaster recovery

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi will coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to ensure women are actively involved in post-disaster recove... Read More


Indonesia clears, records floodwood for community use in Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia is intensifying efforts to handle driftwood and other debris from flood disasters in Sumatra, with hundreds of logs already recorded for potential community use, the Minis... Read More


Baznas distributes 20,000 school kit packages to flood-hit Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed more than 20,000 school kit packages to students affected by floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra... Read More