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Ministry bolsters Indonesia's readiness to become global halal hub

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The Ministry of Industry is bolstering Indonesia's readiness to become a global halal industry hub by strengthening the entire ecosystem, boosting competitiveness, and expanding g... Read More


Two new islands form near Mount Anak Krakatau after eruptions

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has detected two new islands northwest and southeast of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait following a s... Read More


Indonesia looks to Japan's best practices to bolster free meal program

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is strengthening the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program by learning from international best practices, including Japan's ... Read More


Gov't continues forest fire mitigation, improve peatland management

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni said the government continues to focus on tackling forest and land fires that have shifted to Central Kalimantan, where the number of hotspot... Read More


Indonesia's halal market reaches US$326 billion in first half of 2026

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita highlighted Indonesia's potential in the halal industry, supported by its large domestic market and strong industrial base, with Musli... Read More


Indonesia housing credit reaches Rp25.8T, serving 110,582 borrowers

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The Housing and Settlement Areas Ministry (PKP) said disbursement of the Housing Program Credit (KPP) had reached Rp25.8 trillion for 110,582 borrowers as of Thursday. Director G... Read More


Low-income housing in IKN reaches 88.22 percent: Ministry

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The Housing and Settlement Areas Ministry (PKP) has said that the construction progress on low-income housing (MBR) apartment blocks in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) has reache... Read More


Search continues for 99 people from Virgo ferry on day 12: Basarnas

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- On the 12th day of the search operation, 99 passengers from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry remained missing, while 143 individuals had been evacuated as of Thursday, as informed by t... Read More


BRIN Chief urges innovation push for Indonesia's economic growth

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Human capital and technological innovation are critical pillars driving economic progress, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria said Thursday, urging In... Read More


At UN forum, Indonesia advocates for child rights in the AI era

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called for urgent global safeguards to protect children from artificial intelligence risks at a high-level s... Read More