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Soeharto, Gus Dur, Marsinah proposed as new Indonesian national heroes

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Former presidents Soeharto and Abdurrahman Wahid and labour activist Marsinah are among 40 national figures proposed to be named Indonesian National Heroes, the Social Affairs Mini... Read More


Indonesia targets 82.9 million free meal recipients by March 2026

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan has stated that the target for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to serve 82.9 million citizens nationwide is expecte... Read More


Indonesia aims to end all salt imports by 2027: Ministers

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan expressed optimism that Indonesia will no longer need to import salt by the end of 2027. "Hopefully, by the end of 2027, we w... Read More


Indonesia pushes to include Olympic sports in SEA Games program

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir is advocating for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to include Olympic sports to boost athletic performance across ASEAN countries. "We have v... Read More


RI Govt has built 397 BTS for internet network in Papua within a year

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian government has built 397 base transceiver stations (BTS) in Papua during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto's administration, significantly expanding inter... Read More


A year of Prabowo's leadership shows significant boost in healthcare

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia has seen major improvements in healthcare access and public awareness during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's lead... Read More


Indonesia eyes village-level football, esports leagues

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia plans to roll out football and esports competitions at the village level, Sports and Youth Minister Erick Thohir has stated. Following a new partnership between the Mini... Read More


Indonesia freezes 112 MBG kitchens amid food safety push

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian government has suspended 112 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs), or kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, for failing to meet safety standar... Read More


Funds ready for "Maung" car, awaiting production readiness: Minister

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia is ready to disburse funds to produce locally made Pindad "Maung" vehicles for use by cabinet ministers and their deputies, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on ... Read More


MBG program reaches 36.7 million Indonesians in first year: govt

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal (Makan Bergizi Gratis, or MBG) program has reached more than 36.7 million beneficiaries in its first year, the government said on Tuesday. Launche... Read More