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Indonesia closes nine national parks to hikes amid wildfire risks

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the temporary closure of hiking routes in nine national parks across Indonesia due to a high risk of forest and land fires. In a state... Read More


VP Gibran backs stronger prep for Indonesian apprentices to Japan

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged stronger preparation for Indonesian intern candidates who will work in Japan, aiming to build a skilled workforce with an understand... Read More


Air Force distributes 729 tons of disaster aid for NTT quake victims

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) has mobilized continuous relief operations, airlifting a total of 729 tons of logistical aid to assist victims of the major earthquake in East Nus... Read More


Prabowo says Indonesia saved $2.8 billion by closing 290 SOEs

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that the government had shut down 290 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and saved Rp50 trillion (US$2.8 billion) in operating costs from unde... Read More


Indonesia probes report of citizen recruited by Russian military

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying reports that an Indonesian national has joined the Russian armed forces to fight in Ukraine, asserting that any such involve... Read More


Minister backs neurorights protection in human rights bill

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai supports regulating neurorights, or the right to mental privacy, under the Human Rights Bill (RUU HAM) as an anticipatory measure in response t... Read More


Indonesia takes helm of global oil palm smallholders coalition

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Indonesia is poised to strengthen the position of oil palm farmers, particularly smallholders in palm oil-producing countries worldwide, as the leader of the World Coalition of Oil... Read More


Indonesia regulates textile imports to balance market demand

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Industry Ministry has ensured that its policy regulating imports of textiles and textile products (TPT) aims to balance supply and demand while protecting domestic production. ... Read More


Ministry launches Human Rights 2036 study to map social issues

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai launched the Human Rights Indonesia 2036 study, an effort to map potential economic, social and cultural (Ecosoc) rights issues in national dev... Read More


BMKG conducts cloud seeding in Jambi through early September

Kota Jambi, Aug. 31 -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) said its Weather Modification Operation (OMC) to help tackle forest and land fires in Jambi Province will continue un... Read More