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Indonesia ramps up efforts to fight forest fires in Sumatra

Jakarta, June 3 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is ramping up firefighting operations to tackle forest and land fires across four Sumatran provinces: Aceh, Riau, Jambi, and South Sumatra. Head... Read More


Ministry urges for stronger anti-smoking education at schools

Jakarta, June 3 -- Health Ministry emphasizes the need for an anti-smoking campaign to be massively promoted through the school curriculum by teaching children about the harmful effects of tobacco, in... Read More


Former BGN chief Dadan Hindayana arrested after AGO search

Jakarta, June 3 -- The Attorney General's Office (AGO) arrested former head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana following a search at the agency's headquarters in Central Jakarta on... Read More


RI, Greece discuss coalition for repatriation of cultural artifacts

Jakarta, June 3 -- The Culture Ministry held a meeting with the Greek Embassy in Indonesia to discuss, among other things, the formation of a coalition for the repatriation of cultural artifacts. "Th... Read More


Gibran urges future leaders to sharpen sensitivity to public needs

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called on future leaders to build sensitivity and awareness about challenges in society to formulate effective policies. "As prospe... Read More


Minister says no tax increase for MSMEs under new regulation

Jakarta, June 3 -- Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman said there would be no tax increase for MSMEs under amendments introduced through Government Regulation No.... Read More


Bank Indonesia boosts synergy as rupiah dips to Rp17,900 per USD

Jakarta, June 3 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) reaffirmed its determination to build stronger synergy with all stakeholders, including the government, to protect the rupiah as its exchange rate weakened furth... Read More


Indonesia busts illegal ivory network in Bali tourist hub

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has dismantled an illegal ivory trafficking network operating out of artisan shops in Bali, arresting one suspect and seizing dozens of carved eleph... Read More


Gibran calls for agile bureaucracy to improve public service

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called for a more agile and collaborative bureaucracy to accelerate public services and ensure that government programs run more... Read More


Ministry digitalizes milk collection points to strengthen supply chain

Jakarta, June 3 -- The Ministry of Industry said it is bolstering the competitiveness of the national dairy industry through the digitalization of milk collection points to strengthen the domestic fre... Read More