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Indonesian govt offers transport fare discounts for school holidays

Jakarta, June 21 -- The Indonesian government will offer discounted fares across rail, sea, ferry and air transport during the 2026 school holidays to support mobility, household spending and tourism,... Read More


Dieng asked to improve tourism services ahead of school holiday

Jakarta, June 21 -- Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa urged tourism operators in Dieng, Central Java, to strengthen services, safety measures and destination management ahead of the June-July schoo... Read More


Indonesia backs information integrity, journalist protection

Jakarta, June 21 -- Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to protecting information integrity and journalist safety amid rapid artificial intelligence growth during a UNESCO forum in Paris, while callin... Read More


Subsidized fuel policy helps safeguard purchasing power

Jakarta, June 21 -- The government's decision to maintain subsidized fuel prices is intended to preserve public purchasing power and support economic stability, according to Abdul Rahman, Secretary fo... Read More


Indonesia says PLN coal supply remains secure despite blackouts

Jakarta, June 21 -- Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has assured that coal supplies for state utility PLN remain secure despite recent power outages. He noted that r... Read More


Jakarta offers free tourist entry and transit on anniversary

Jakarta, June 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government offers free entry tickets to all city-managed tourist attractions and public transportation on June 22, 27, and 28, 2026, for both Jakarta residen... Read More


Jakarta builds Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck to link six transit modes

Jakarta, June 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government launched construction of the Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck, a circular elevated walkway in South Jakarta's Setiabudi area, which will connect six pub... Read More


Minister pushes 'carrot and stick' approach in waste management

Jakarta, June 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan urged the adoption of a "carrot and stick" or incentives and sanctions approach to change public behavior toward waste managem... Read More


Indonesia readies free halal certificates for 500,000 MSMEs

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is preparing free halal certification for around 500,000 businesses to help meet the mandatory halal certificat... Read More


Indonesia expands automated immigration gates nationwide

Jakarta, June 20 -- Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deployed 306 automated immigration gates at airports and seaports nationwide, aiming to speed passenger processing, improve trans... Read More