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Nusakambangan: From maximum security to hub of hope

Indonesia, Dec. 26 -- The year 2025 marks a new historical milestone for the correctional system on Nusakambangan Island, which has now transformed into a modern rehabilitation center with progressive... Read More


Jakarta to strengthen food aid, social security for workers

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- The Jakarta provincial government will strengthen staple food subsidy programs for workers through the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) Plus, an official said on Friday. "We will strength... Read More


Aceh marks 21 years since 2004 tsunami with prayers forvictims

Banda Aceh, Aceh, Dec. 26 -- Thousands of residents from across Indonesia's Aceh Province gathered in the provincial capital on Friday to mark the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, of... Read More


Indonesia prepares more police personnel for Sumatra disaster response

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- Indonesia's national police have prepared an additional 1,500 personnel to bolster post-disaster response efforts after floods in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, a senior po... Read More


Kudus faces sanctions over landfill mismanagement

Kudus, Central Java, Dec. 26 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq confirmed that the Kudus District Government, Central Java, will face administrative sanctions for poor waste management at th... Read More


Indonesia sets Jan 8 for post-holiday free meals program rollout

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- The Indonesian government has announced plans to fully resume nationwide implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on January 8, 2026, following a five-day preparat... Read More


Indonesia's MBG program continues for priority groups during holidays

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program continues to prioritize pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five during school holidays, the National Nutritio... Read More


Indonesia maintains secure food supply amid holiday demand surge

Cirebon, Dec. 26 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that Indonesia's rice supply remains secure, as the government intensifies efforts to safeguard national food stocks a... Read More


Sumatra survivor housing should be near public facilities: minister

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, Maruarar Sirait, has instructed officials to ensure that permanent housing locations for disaster survivors in Sumatra are located close t... Read More


MPR Deputy Speaker calls for urgent climate change legislation

Jakarta, Dec. 26 -- Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno has called for the immediate ratification of the Climate Change Management Bill following a series of catas... Read More