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Indonesia poised to tap growing global music tourism trend

Jakarta, Jan. 5 -- Music, which can leave emotional impressions and experiences in the minds of audiences, is predicted to become a major global tourism trend in Indonesia in 2026. Experts have noted... Read More


Deputy Minister inspects school reopening after Padang floods

Padang, West Sumatra, Jan. 5 -- Indonesia's deputy minister for primary and secondary education visited a disaster-hit high school in West Sumatra on Monday as authorities resumed classroom activities... Read More


East Java seeks China ties on education, trade

Surabaya, Jan. 5 -- East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa is seeking to strengthen cooperation with China on human resource development and trade, following talks with Chinese Consul General Ye ... Read More


Minister ensures fairness in distributing disaster relief

Indonesia, Jan. 5 -- Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf emphasized that the central government is ensuring fair and equal distribution of assistance to all flood victims across affected region... Read More


North Sumatra receives US$50.9 million for school revitalization

Medan, North Sumatra, Jan. 5 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti said North Sumatra Province has received central government assistance totaling Rp852 billion, or around US$50.9... Read More


Family interaction key to children's intelligence: deputy minister

Jakarta, Jan. 5 -- Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie has emphasized the importance of family interaction as a foundation for children's intelligence and char... Read More


Indonesia allows flexible learning for schools in disaster-hit areas

Jakarta, Jan. 5 -- The Indonesian government has granted schools in disaster-hit areas flexibility to adjust learning activities to ensure education services continue after natural disasters. Ministe... Read More


Lawmaker calls for overhaul of tourism safety standards

Jakarta, Jan. 5 -- A lawmaker on Monday urged sweeping reforms to Indonesia's tourism safety regulations following a series of fatal accidents in 2025 that exposed weaknesses in oversight and enforcem... Read More


Spanish coach identified in Labuan Bajo boat tragedy

Indonesia, Jan. 5 -- Indonesian police confirmed Sunday that a body recovered near Labuan Bajo was Fernando Martin Carreras, coach of Spain's Valencia women's Team B, who died in a tourist boat sinkin... Read More


Indonesian military airlifts aid to North Sumatra villages

Medan, N Sumatra, Jan. 4 -- Indonesia's military deployed helicopters on Saturday to speed up delivery of basic supplies to disaster-hit villages in North Sumatra, highlighting the armed forces' centr... Read More