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Indonesia fast-tracks oil and gas rules to cut import dependence

Jakarta, June 5 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is fast-tracking regulations on unconventional oil and gas regulations for June completion, aiming to boost domestic production and ... Read More


Indonesia streamlines fertilizer distribution for farmers

Indonesia, June 5 -- Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said subsidized fertilizer distribution has accelerated after the government streamlined the subsidy distribution... Read More


SPPGs key to developing quality human resources: Minister

Jakarta, June 5 -- Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji stated that Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs), also known as Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) kitchens, are an important in... Read More


Trans Sumatra railway will not rely on state budget: Minister

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has said the development of the Trans Sumatra railway project, connecting Banda Aceh to Bandar Lampung, will not rely on the state... Read More


Indonesia, France expand research and education ties

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia is expanding cooperation with France in higher education, science and technology after both countries agreed to deepen research collaboration and academic exchanges follow... Read More


Indonesia's budget shows resilience on revenue rebound

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia's State Budget (APBN) recorded a deficit of Rp180.4 trillion (US$10.02 billion), or 0.70 percent of GDP during the first five months of 2026, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudh... Read More


Indonesia's KPK reviews needs after Prabowo anti-graft push

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia's anti-graft agency (KPK) said it would assess its institutional needs after President Prabowo Subianto called for stronger oversight bodies and law enforcement agencies t... Read More


Minister proposes civilian roles within police under law revision

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia's human rights minister proposed allowing civilian professionals to fill non-operational positions within the national police as part of revisions to the country's police ... Read More


Indonesian govt says forest task force secures US$20 billion assets

Jakarta, June 5 -- Indonesia's Presidential Staff Office said the Forest Area Control Task Force has secured Rp371.1 trillion, equivalent to about US$20 billion, in state assets and finances through f... Read More


House Speaker urged govt to curb forest and land fires

Jakarta, June 5 -- House Speaker Puan Maharani urged the government to implement immediate strategic measures against escalating forest fires in Riau, warning that a harsh 2026 dry season severely thr... Read More