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Indonesia considers WFH to curb fuel use amid oil risks

Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia is considering a work-from-home scheme to curb fuel consumption and mitigate risks from potential global oil supply disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Midd... Read More


BGN works with AGO to curb budget violations in free meals program

Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency has partnered with prosecutors to strengthen oversight of funds used in the government's Free Nutritious Meals program, amid public concerns ... Read More


Regions urged to anticipate increase in waste during Eid holiday

Jakarta, March 17 -- The Ministry of Environment has urged regional governments to anticipate a potential increase in waste generation during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season. Environment Minister... Read More


RI Govt says fuel prices stable despite ongoing Mideast conflict

Yogyakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia's government said it still has the fiscal capacity to maintain domestic fuel prices through the end of the year despite rising global energy costs linked to tensions ... Read More


Indonesia destroys 34 kg of seized narcotics, prevents 147,340 deaths

Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) destroyed 34.21 kilograms of narcotics on Tuesday in Jakarta, a move officials said could have affected 147,340 lives. BNN's acting De... Read More


Indonesia to issue presidential order to protect elephant habitats

Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesia plans to issue a presidential instruction to safeguard elephant populations and habitats, ensuring coordination between the Ministry of Forestry, permit holders, and loc... Read More


Indonesian govt safeguards continuity of fuel subsidies

Jakarta, March 17 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government will continue to safeguard fuel subsidies to protect the public from rising costs, eve... Read More


VP Gibran highlights travelers' safety as homecoming traffic peaks

Jakarta, March 17 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reminded residents joining the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming flow to ensure optimal physical condition, as traffic density is projec... Read More


Bali's Baznas urges Muslims to pay zakat al-fitr before Nyepi

Denpasar, Bali, March 17 -- The Bali office of the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has urged Muslims on the resort island to pay zakat al-fitr ahead of Nyepi on March 19 to respect local observances. ... Read More


East Java police say mosque blast site now secure

Jember, E Java, March 17 -- East Java Police Chief Nanang Avianto said the situation is under control after a mosque explosion in Jember, with no fatalities reported and investigations ongoing, author... Read More