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Indonesia's palm oil group urges stronger global trade diplomacy

Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called for stronger trade diplomacy to counter rising tariff and non-tariff barriers in global markets, as Southeast Asia's largest ... Read More


Six camera traps deployed after tiger sighting in West Sumatra

Indonesia, Feb. 28 -- Indonesia's West Sumatra conservation agency has installed six camera traps to monitor a Sumatran tiger spotted near a village plantation in Agam District, following viral social... Read More


Govt lauds 4,000-job Germany deal, cites professional export potential

Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti lauded the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the placement of approximately 4,000 Indonesian workers in Germany. In a stat... Read More


Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf found dead in Riau

Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- Indonesia's Forestry Ministry said a wild Sumatran elephant calf was found dead in Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau, with initial findings suggesting an infection caused by a snare... Read More


Minister urges prioritizing disaster mitigation for Eid homecoming

Mataram, NTB, Feb. 28 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi urged all stakeholders at the central and regional levels to prioritize disaster mitigation efforts for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecomin... Read More


GAPKI sees zero tariff lifting US palm oil sales

Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expects exports to the US to climb toward 3 million tons within three years if tariffs return to zero, as trade negotiations continue fo... Read More


Jayapura Immigration took action against 115 foreigners in 2025

Jayapura, Feb. 28 -- The Jayapura Immigration Office has prosecuted 115 foreign nationals throughout 2025, a decrease from the previous year's, which was 119. The Head of the Jayapura Immigration Off... Read More


BGN suspends 47 free meals kitchens over substandard food quality

Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended the operations of 47 Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program over rep... Read More


Preserving dreams and hope of disaster-affected children

East Aceh, Aceh, Feb. 28 -- The floods and landslides that struck three provinces in Sumatra in late November 2025 left more than just a trail of destruction; they left survivors with the task of piec... Read More


IKN authority boosts local businesses to power new Indonesian capital

Penajam Paser Utara, Feb. 28 -- The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority strives to strengthen local businesses to build an economic ecosystem in the IKN area, which is located across parts of North... Read More