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Jakarta offers free tourist entry and transit on anniversary

Jakarta, June 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government offers free entry tickets to all city-managed tourist attractions and public transportation on June 22, 27, and 28, 2026, for both Jakarta residen... Read More


Jakarta builds Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck to link six transit modes

Jakarta, June 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government launched construction of the Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck, a circular elevated walkway in South Jakarta's Setiabudi area, which will connect six pub... Read More


Minister pushes 'carrot and stick' approach in waste management

Jakarta, June 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan urged the adoption of a "carrot and stick" or incentives and sanctions approach to change public behavior toward waste managem... Read More


Indonesia readies free halal certificates for 500,000 MSMEs

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is preparing free halal certification for around 500,000 businesses to help meet the mandatory halal certificat... Read More


Indonesia expands automated immigration gates nationwide

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deployed 306 automated immigration gates at airports and seaports nationwide, aiming to speed passenger processing, improve trans... Read More


Indonesia deports three Chinese nationals over visa fraud

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's immigration authorities deported three Chinese nationals after finding they had manipulated sponsor information and submitted false documents to obtain visas, authoriti... Read More


Indonesian herbal exports secure Saudi market entry

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's herbal products industry has secured a Rp2.5 billion (US$153,000) export deal with a Saudi Arabian partner, with the initial shipment underscoring growing demand for he... Read More


Ex-spy chief warns against disinformation and division

Jakarta, June 20 -- Former Indonesian State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono urged the public to remain vigilant against attempts to sow division through disinformation, hoaxes and p... Read More


Indonesia Navy proposes historical figures' names for first carrier

Jakarta, June 20 -- The Indonesian Navy has proposed naming the country's first aircraft carrier after historical figure Gajah Mada or national hero General Soedirman, with the final decision subject ... Read More


Jakarta ranks 53rd in World's Best Cities 2026 list

Jakarta, June 20 -- Jakarta ranked 53rd in the World's Best Cities 2026 list released by Resonance Consultancy, driven by its tourism appeal, social media popularity, and improving transportation conn... Read More