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Indonesia prepares delegation for global labor talks

Jakarta, May 28 -- Indonesia is preparing a tripartite delegation ahead of the 114th International Labor Conference in Geneva in June, seeking a coordinated position on labor issues ranging from digit... Read More


Human rights bill must not harm Komnas HAM's independence: lawmaker

Jakarta, May 28 -- A senior lawmaker said revisions to Indonesia's human rights law must not undermine the independence of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), amid concerns the proposed... Read More


Indonesia maintains SPHP rice prices despite weak rupiah

Jakarta, May 28 -- Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) said rice prices under the government's Food Price and Supply Stabilization (SPHP) program will remain unchanged despite the rupiah's weak... Read More


Indonesia pushes mass transit to cut fuel subsidy costs

Jakarta, May 28 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is pushing for the strengthening of urban mass transit systems to slash fuel subsidy costs, while simultaneously easing traffic congestion,... Read More


Indonesia prioritizes construction of new schools in 3T remote regions

Manokwari, May 28 -- The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry is prioritizing proposals for the construction of new schools in frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) regions as an effort to e... Read More


Defense minister ensures readiness of TNI development battalions

Jakarta, May 28 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Deputy Commander General Tandyo Budi Revita have ensured the operational capacity and facility readin... Read More


Indonesian researchers study plants for diabetes treatment

Padang, May 28 -- Researchers at Andalas University (UNAND) in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra are studying whether a combination of local medicinal plants could help treat diabetes and hypert... Read More


Indonesia touts water security as foundation for defense, development

Jakarta, May 28 -- Indonesia's deputy foreign minister said water security has become a strategic pillar of global development and stability as rising demand, climate pressures and industrial expansio... Read More


Minister highlights equal education rights for children nationwide

Sorong, May 28 -- Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring equal access to quality education for all children across Indonesia, including... Read More


Indonesia warns of digital economy threats to water

Jakarta, May 28 -- Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir warned of emerging threats to global water security amid rapid growth in the digital economy. Speaking at the 4th High-Level Int... Read More