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Ensuring continuous improvement in Free Nutritious Meals program

Bondowoso, E Java, Oct. 9 -- The Indonesian government is continuing to evaluate the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program that it launched on January 6, 2025, especially related to the safety aspect of... Read More


BPJS to cover MBG food poisoning medical costs

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Medical treatment costs related to food poisoning from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program can be covered by BPJS Kesehatan, said President Director of BPJS Kesehatan, Ali Ghufro... Read More


Yogyakarta's new coastal bridge seen as tourism magnet

Bantul, Yogyakarta, Oct. 9 -- Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, said the newly completed Pandansimo Bridge in Bantul, Yogyakarta, could becom... Read More


Govt boosts verifier capacity to speed up customary forest status

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- The Forestry Ministry continues to strengthen the capacity of customary forest designation verifiers, including supporting the preparation of designation requirements by local gover... Read More


Indonesia eyes export boost through global trade deals, says minister

Karawang, W Java, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia's top economic official said Thursday that new international trade agreements are expected to drive exports of local products, including automobiles, as the count... Read More


Finance Ministry confident Indonesia's economy will grow 5.2 percent

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- The Finance Ministry has expressed optimism that Indonesia's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2025, despite the World Bank projecting the country's growth to remain below 5 perce... Read More


Indonesia begins B50 biodiesel road test ahead of 2026 launch

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia has launched road testing for B50, a biodiesel blend made from 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and 50 percent fossil diesel, as the country prepares for full implementatio... Read More


Police reveal ETLE records significant performance results

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia recorded a surge in traffic violations captured and processed through its Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system, with figures rising nearly fourfold between Jan... Read More


Indonesia, US near final deal on reciprocal import tariffs

Jakarta, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia and the United States are finalizing a reciprocal tariff agreement after approvals from President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump, Indonesia's Coordinating ... Read More


West Papua authorities seize eight black-capped lories on cargo ship

Sorong, SW Papua, Oct. 9 -- Authorities in West Papua thwarted the smuggling of eight black-capped lories (Lorius lory) aboard the cargo ship KM Dobonsolo at Sorong General Port on Wednesday night. G... Read More