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Indonesia eyes Asia-Oceania tourism to offset Middle East risk

Malang, E Java, March 12 -- Indonesia's tourism ministry is focusing on strengthening markets in Asia and Oceania to maintain visitor arrivals amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Deputy Tou... Read More


Indonesia Says TNI officers ready for Gaza Int'l Stabilization Force

Jakarta, March 12 -- Indonesia's defense minister said the country's military has qualified senior officers capable of serving as deputy commander of the proposed International Stabilization Force, hi... Read More


Freeport contractor shot dead in Central Papua, body flown to Jakarta

Timika, C Papua, March 12 -- The coffin of Simson Mulia, an employee of contractor CV Mpeigelah who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the former Grasberg open-pit mine in Indonesia's Central P... Read More


RI eyes 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to drive sugar sufficiency

Jakarta, March 12 -- Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry aims to distribute 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to accelerate national sugar self-sufficiency by expanding smallholder plantations and impro... Read More


Indonesia eyes US$50 billion a year from Danantara's asset returns

Jakarta, March 12 -- President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for Danantara Indonesia to contribute at least $50 billion, or about 800 trillion rupiah, to the state each year. Speaking at an event... Read More


Transportation infrastructure ready for 2026 Eid homecoming: Ministry

Jakarta, March 12 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ensured that national transport infrastructure and services are ready for the Eid al-Fitr travel season, to ensure safe and comfortable jo... Read More


Indonesia readies 6,859 mosques as rest stops for Eid homecoming

Jakarta, March 12 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that 6,859 mosques are ready to serve as rest stops for travelers along various homecoming routes across Indonesia during the 2026 Eid ... Read More


Indonesia moves Sumatran victim evacuees from tents before Eid al-Fitr

Jakarta, March 12 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said his office is pushing the completion of temporary housing within 10 days, ensuring no Sumatran disaster victims remain in tents before Ei... Read More


Indonesia assures Ramadan food stocks stable despite Middle East war

Jakarta, March 12 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan ensured that food supply during Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr will remain sufficient, with relatively controlled prices. "During... Read More


Indonesia's climbing body pledges protection in abuse probe

Jakarta, March 12 -- The Indonesian Sport Climbing Federation (FPTI) pledged protection for athletes who alleged sexual harassment and physical abuse by a national team head coach, saying victims' ide... Read More