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Indonesia plans hundreds of subsidized vertical homes in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- The Indonesian government has set a target of constructing hundreds of subsidized vertical housing units this year, according to Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maru... Read More


Prabowo raises research budget to US$690 million for 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto increased the research funding ceiling to Rp12 trillion (US$690 million) from the previous budget of Rp8 trillion (US$460,5 million) in 2026. Speaking b... Read More


Indonesia includes leprosy screening in free health checks

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- The Indonesian government has added leprosy screening to its Free Health Check (CKG) program this year as part of efforts to accelerate the elimination of the disease. Health Mini... Read More


Indonesia tightens quarantine after deadly PPR outbreak in Vietnam

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) is drafting a strategy to prevent Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease from entering Indonesia following an outbreak in Vietnam sinc... Read More


Indonesia sees 10.44% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- Indonesia welcomed 13.98 million international tourists between January and November 2025, up 10.44 percent from the 12.66 million travelers recorded during the same period the pre... Read More


Bali Zoo ends elephant rides, cites welfare rules

Gianyar, Bali, Jan. 15 -- Bali Zoo has ended its elephant ride attraction for tourists, saying the move prioritizes animal welfare and complies with a Forestry Ministry regulation banning the practice... Read More


Riau police foil illegal departure of 26 migrant workers to Malaysia

Pekanbaru, Riau, Jan. 15 -- Police in Dumai City, Riau Province, thwarted the attempted departure of 26 undocumented Indonesian migrant workers bound for Malaysia, intercepting three minibuses during ... Read More


Riau authorities probe Sumatran tiger sighting near oil facility

Pekanbaru, Riau, Jan. 15 -- Riau's Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) is investigating a reported sighting of a Sumatran tiger near the Water Injection Plant access road in the Zamrud Area... Read More


Indonesia's soy sauce deal with Dutch partner signals export push

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- Indonesia's Trade Ministry said a local soy sauce producer signed a letter of intent with a leading Dutch importer and distributor, securing a contract worth US$120,000, or about t... Read More


Indonesia launches solar-powered boats to aid small fishermen

Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has launched solar-powered electric boats to support small-scale fishermen and promote a resilient blue economy, official... Read More