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OJK restructures Rp17.4T loans for disaster-hit debtors in Sumatra

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has provided Rp17.4 trillion (approximately US$1 billion) in loan restructuring to approximately 279,000 accounts belonging to customers affect... Read More


MPR Deputy Speaker calls for tougher child protection policies

Jakarta, May 8 -- Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat stated that strengthening prevention efforts and law enforcement must be carried out simultaneously to im... Read More


Govt to start English training for 5,777 primary school teachers

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is ready to train 5,777 primary school teachers to teach English, as part of the Primary School Teacher Competency Developm... Read More


After rain comes sunshine: preserving small business optimism for 2026

Jakarta, May 8 -- Optimism among Indonesian small businesses ahead of 2026 was more than just euphoria; it reflected a long journey of adaptation over the last few years. When 86 percent of Indonesia... Read More


Manpower Ministry transforms training centers into business incubators

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Ministry of Manpower is transforming its vocational training centers (BLKs) into business incubators, productivity clinics, and talent hubs to better align with evolving job mark... Read More


BGN calls on stakeholders to align efforts in free meal program

Indonesia, May 8 -- Deputy for Nutritional Fulfillment Operations at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sony Sonjaya, expressed hope that all parties would align their efforts in implementing the Fr... Read More


Indonesia's immigration to evaluate visa-free policy to curb scammers

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is considering evaluating its visa-free policy for certain countries to stop Indonesia from beco... Read More


Indonesia calls on ASEAN to prioritize protection of nationals

Jakarta, May 8 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on ASEAN member states to strengthen citizen protection and maintain regional peace to navigate today's global dynamics. "The protection... Read More


Govt outlines roadmap for English teaching in elementary schools

Jakarta, May 8 -- The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry has outlined a roadmap for Elementary School Teacher Competency Development Program for Teaching English (PKGSD-MBI) for the 2025-2029. ... Read More


Indonesia detains 210 foreigners in major online investment scam raid

Batam, May 8 -- Indonesian immigration authorities in Batam have detained 210 foreign nationals suspected of operating a massive international online investment scam, following a month-long intelligen... Read More