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Lightning strike kills one, injures nine at Lumajang beaches

Lumajang, East Java, March 29 -- Police reported one fatality after lightning struck 10 people vacationing at Watu Pecak and Bambang beaches along Java's southern coastline in Lumajang District, East ... Read More


SBY honors Juwono Sudarsono's role in military-civilian unity

Jakarta, March 29 -- Indonesia's sixth president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), mourned the passing of former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono, acknowledging his role in bridging the military and c... Read More


Gov't ensures optimal rice production ahead of dry season

Jakarta, March 29 -- The Agriculture Ministry, together with the West Java Provincial Government, has ensured that rice production remains optimal through anticipatory measures to face the dry season ... Read More


Minister ensures smooth Eid return flow on Sumatra-Java crossing

Jakarta, March 29 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ensured the smooth return flow of Eid homecoming on the Sumatra-Java crossing at Bakauheni Port through enhanced services, operational man... Read More


Minister emphasizes museums as historical education tools for youth

Jakarta, March 29 -- Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, when visiting the Yogyakarta Struggle Museum, emphasized the strengthening of museums as educational tools, particularly for the younger generation.... Read More


Rice, cooking oil assistance form of government's presence: Bapanas

Jakarta, March 29 -- Deputy for Food Availability and Stabilization at the National Food Agency (Bapanas) I Gusti Ketut Astawa stated that the rice and cooking oil food assistance reflects the governm... Read More


Former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono passed away aged 84

Jakarta, March 29 -- Professor Juwono Sudarsono, former Indonesian defense minister and ambassador, passed away aged 84 on Saturday and was buried with full honors at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery here on ... Read More


Ministry ensures ongoing Hajj preparations amid Middle East conflict

Jakarta, March 29 -- Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak ensured that Hajj preparations have been continuing smoothly amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region. "Alha... Read More


Indonesia, China explore deeper health cooperation in Beijing talks

Beijing, March 29 -- Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin invited the Chinese government to step up health cooperation, highlighting tuberculosis prevention, traditional medicines, and techn... Read More


Indonesia's Hajj preparations for 2026 near 100 percent completion

Jakarta, March 28 -- Indonesian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, emphasized that Indonesia's operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage are on track, with progress nearing ... Read More