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Indonesia's BPJPH backs halal standards in free meals program

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is strengthening collaboration with ministries and institutions to support the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, ... Read More


Large education budget fuels hope for major leap

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- In the 2026 Draft State Budget, the Indonesian government allocated Rp757.8 trillion (approximately US$46.4 billion) for education, reflecting the state's commitment to prioritizin... Read More


Educational diplomacy is key to strengthening relations : Ambassador

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya, Mohammad Hery Saripudin, highlighted the importance of educational diplomacy to strengthen Indonesia's bilateral relations with other countries. "I... Read More


Pacu Jalur Festival boosts local economy, global appeal: official

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- An Indonesian tourism official said the successful implementation of the recent Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, had a significant impact on the local economy and the... Read More


7 Research-Backed Tips to Expand Your Indonesian Vocabulary

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Many learners find vocabulary the hardest part of picking up a new language. Without enough words, conversations stall quickly. Fortunately, there are simple, evidence-based techni... Read More


Indonesia, Peru explore halal certification partnership

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) announced on Tuesday that it is exploring cooperation on halal certification with Peru. BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said he ha... Read More


Home Affairs Minister urges regions across RI to tackle tuberculosis

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian on Tuesday urged regional leaders to intensify efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), calling the disease a persistent public health threat requi... Read More


Indonesian govt targets 33,000 tons plastic waste-to-energy conversion

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Environment is aiming to recycle 33,000 tons of plastic waste into renewable energy as part of efforts to reduce the country's mounting waste burden, which ... Read More


Indonesia to establish Hajj and Umrah Ministry under new law

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday approved a bill to overhaul the management of Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, including the creation of a dedicated ministry to ov... Read More


MBG program aims to develop healthy, productive generation: Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has stated that the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program for madrasah students is a strategic initiative to prepare a healthy, smart, and p... Read More