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President hints bigger bonus for Indonesian medalists at Asian Games

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- President Prabowo Subianto has signaled that bonuses for Indonesian athletes who win medals at the upcoming Asian Games could be higher than those awarded to medalists at the 2025 S... Read More


Indonesia speeds up tariff negotiations with the US

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Indonesian government seeks to complete trade agreement discussions and tariff negotiations with the United States (US) in early 2026, as the country remains Indonesia's second-... Read More


Indonesia's 63 'super flu' cases are under control: Health Ministry

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus stated that 63 cases of "super flu" have been detected in Indonesia, but he urged the public not to worry as the situation remains ... Read More


Indonesia to cut coal production to around 600 million tons in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources plans to reduce coal production to around 600 million tons in 2026, nearly 200 million tons lower than the 790 million tons p... Read More


Indonesia enforces child protection rules for online gaming platforms

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has emphasized that all online gaming platforms must comply with child protection regulations in the digital space. This includes ... Read More


Lawmaker urges firm action on Grok AI abuse

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- An Indonesian legislator has called for decisive action against social media platform X, warning that its AI chatbot, Grok, lacks safeguards to prevent users from creating and distr... Read More


Free meal program continues in Ramadan for toddlers, pregnant women

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said the government's flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program will continue operating throughout Ramadan, with a focus on pregnant a... Read More


Village Ministry launches nationwide village-based blood drive

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, Yandri Susanto, has initiated a village-based blood donation movement involving communities across Indonesia to he... Read More


Only 4,535 MBG nutrition service units certified for hygiene: govt

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Indonesia's Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus said that as of January 2026, 4,535 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) had obtained Hygiene and Sanitation Feas... Read More


All SEA Games medalists already received bonuses, Thohir told Prabowo

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir reported to President Prabowo Subianto that all athletes who won medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand have received their bonuses through ... Read More