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Indonesia's Baznas provides clean water to quake survivors in Flores

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) has stepped up its contribution to ongoing disaster relief efforts in earthquake-hit East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) by distributing clean water ... Read More


Bali customs thwart attempt to smuggle 10.4 kg of gold to Hong Kong

Kuta, Bali, Sept. 9 -- Ngurah Rai Customs and Excise in Badung District, Bali, thwarted an attempt to illegally export 10.4 kilograms of gold bullion worth an estimated Rp26 billion (US$1.4 million) t... Read More


Indonesia must move beyond cheap labor to avoid middle-income trap

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- The Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN) believes Indonesia must shift away from an economic growth model dependent on cheap labor and natural resources to avoid the mid... Read More


RI speeds up Prambanan Temple restoration, revitalisation

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Culture is accelerating efforts to restore and revitalise Prambanan Temple area in Yogyakarta to preserve its heritage and benefit the community. "This ste... Read More


Indonesia forms university consortium to step up TB fight

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is joining forces with other government institutions to establish a university consortium aimed at strengthenin... Read More


Indonesian, Sudanese defense ministers hold meeting in Jakarta

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin hosted his counterpart from Sudan, Lt. General Hassan Daoud Kabroun Kayan, at the Indonesia Defense Ministry Office in Jakarta on W... Read More


Flores aftershocks decline, residents urged to remain vigilant

Kupang, NTT, Sept. 9 -- East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Melki Laka Lena said aftershock activity in Flores was declining but warned residents to remain alert to possible earthquakes in the coming we... Read More


Ministry advocates broader push for productive, inclusive workplaces

Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Secretary-General at the Manpower Ministry Cris Kuntadi has called for a broader push to build productive, adaptive, and inclusive workplaces to ensure broader benefits for the nat... Read More


Fugitive financier behind illegal logging in Kalimantan arrested

Indonesia, Sept. 8 -- Indonesian forestry authorities have arrested a 46-year-old man accused of financing an illegal logging operation in Central Kalimantan, ending a three-month manhunt. The suspec... Read More


Indonesia gets support from 180 Japanese troops to fight forest fires

Jakarta, Sept. 8 -- The Indonesian Defense Ministry said 180 Japanese military personnel are ready to support Indonesia's efforts to tackle forest and land fires, with three Chinook helicopters due to... Read More