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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


KPAI urges BGN to prioritize vulnerable regions in free meals program

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesia's Child Protection Agency (KPAI) urged the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to prioritize food-insecure and vulnerable regions in rolling out the Free Nutritious Meals prog... Read More


PLN targets halving group entities by 2028

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesia aims to cut the number of PLN Group business entities from 44 to 23 by 2028 as part of a broader push to improve efficiency and strengthen national energy security. "Acce... Read More


Indonesia steps up tourism campaigns in China as arrivals surge

Jakarta, June 3 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism promoted the country's tourism destinations to the Chinese market through a series of Sales Mission events held in Shanghai on May 22, 2026, and Guan... Read More


French and Dutch tourist visits to North Sumatra increase in April

Medan, June 3 -- The North Sumatra Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded an increase in the number of foreign tourists from France and the Netherlands in April 2026 compared to the previous month. ... Read More


Health Ministry launches new campaign to help Indonesians quit smoking

Jakarta, June 3 -- The Health Ministry launched the #HealthyWithoutSmoking campaign to help the public break free from tobacco addiction through education, capacity building for medical personnel, and... Read More