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Jambi gains national recognition for nine cultural traditions

Kota Jambi, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's Culture Ministry has designated nine traditions from Jambi Province as Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting the region's cultural depth as Jakarta accelerates e... Read More


Emergency declared after flash floods hit North Sulawesi islands

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) declared an emergency response in the Siau, Tagulandang, and Biaro (Sitaro) Islands District, North Sulawesi, after flash floo... Read More


Mount Semeru erupts six times, ash columns reach 900 meters

Lumajang, East Java, Jan. 7 -- Mount Semeru, which stands 3,676 meters above sea level in East Java, erupted six times on Wednesday morning, with eruption heights ranging from 700 to 900 meters above ... Read More


Indonesia to build Hajj Village in Mecca to cut pilgrimage costs

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's government is working to lower the cost of the annual Hajj pilgrimage for its citizens by building a dedicated Hajj Village in Mecca, increasing flights and shortening p... Read More


Body of soccer coach's child found in NTT boat sinking: Basarnas

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Rescuers recovered a body believed to be the child of Valencia FC B women's soccer coach from the wreck of the Putri Sakinah motorboat off Padar Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) . ... Read More


Indonesia to boost energy self-reliance and economic growth in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's energy minister said President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to prioritise energy sovereignty and self-reliance in 2026, underscoring the sector's role in ... Read More


Indonesia targets completion of 6,900 bridges in remote areas by 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Indonesian government aims to complete around 6,900 bridges by 2026, focusing on remote areas that still face limited access to river crossings. The target was conveyed by Stat... Read More


Govt prioritizes post-disaster infrastructure recovery in Aceh

Banda Aceh, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Public Works (PU) has stated that the restoration of road networks and public service infrastructure is a top priority in post-disaster response efforts in severa... Read More


President Prabowo urges ministers to work faster in job creation push

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged his Red and White Cabinet ministers to work faster, especially on programs that can create many jobs, during a new year briefing in Hambala... Read More


President urges stronger adherence to free meal program's procedure

Bogor, West Java, Jan. 6 -- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has called on all relevant parties to enhance adherence to the procedure in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) pro... Read More