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Minister urges stronger reforms in public service across regions

Jakarta, April 25 -- Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has urged regional leaders across Indonesia to improve performance in delivering quality public services. ... Read More


Indonesia pushes rapid farmland recovery after Sumatra floods

Jakarta, April 25 -- The government's Task Force for Accelerating Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) has assured the public of ongoing efforts to restore farmlands damaged by floods... Read More


Indonesia's drug authority taps Singapore links to boost capacity

Jakarta, April 25 -- The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has engaged with stakeholders in Singapore to explore ways to strengthen domestic regulations and support innovation in the health se... Read More


Saudi health executive joins Cannes Lions 2026 jury

Jakarta, April 24 -- The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named Muhannad Abdullah Kadi to its 2026 jury for the Health and Wellness category, marking a first for a Saudi healthcar... Read More


British national in court over 1.4kg Bali cocaine haul

Denpasar, Bali, April 24 -- A 52-year-old British national appeared before the Denpasar District Court on Thursday (April 23) to face serious drug trafficking charges following the seizure of more tha... Read More


Finance Minister projects RI's economy to grow 5.7 percent in Q2 2026

Jakarta, April 24 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is projecting Indonesia's economic growth to reach 5.7 percent in the second quarter of 2026. He affirmed that the Indonesian government sti... Read More


Indonesia seeks UNESCO heritage committee seat 2026-2030

Jakarta, April 24 -- Indonesia has nominated itself for a seat on UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026-2030 term, aiming to streng... Read More


Indonesia, Vietnam tie up on digital remittance system

Jakarta, April 24 -- Indonesia's Islamic Mass Organizations Friendship Institution (LPOI) and Vietnam-based Alliex have signed an agreement to strengthen trust in cross-border digital remittances, tar... Read More


Indonesia rejects Malacca Strait tolls amid global tensions

Bogor, W Java, April 24 -- For days, a question rippled across global shipping lanes and diplomatic circles: would Indonesia follow Iran's playbook and charge vessels crossing the Malacca Strait, one ... Read More


House Speaker seeks stronger oversight on state college entrance exam

Jakarta, April 24 -- House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani pressed for stronger oversight to prevent recurring cheating in the 2026 Computer-Based Test (UTBK) for state university admis... Read More