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Indonesia prepares alternative plastic source to maintain supply

Jakarta, April 16 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso conveyed plans to explore alternative suppliers of plastic raw materials to maintain domestic supply and price stability amidst pressures on the global... Read More


15+ Best Things to Do in Jakarta (2026 Guide)

Jakarta, April 16 -- Jakarta is a megacity of over 30 million people, often defined by its scale, traffic, and endless skyline. First impressions can feel overwhelming, but beneath the surface lies a ... Read More


Indonesia to implement e-cigarette regulation in July

Jakarta, April 16 -- The Ministry of Health is preparing to implement a regulation on electronic cigarettes or vapes, as stipulated in Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024. Head of the Ministry's ... Read More


Bali waste workers stage 400-truck rally over landfill policy

Denpasar, April 16 -- The Bali Waste Self-Management Communication Forum (Forkom SSB) mobilized 400 garbage trucks to a Ministry of Environment office in Denpasar City, Bali, on Thursday to oppose res... Read More


Pertamina continues efforts to secure tankers passage through Hormuz

Jakarta, April 16 -- Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas corporation PT Pertamina continues working to secure the release of its two tankers from the Strait of Hormuz, amid a ceasefire between Iran an... Read More


Australian ambassador explores fertilizer import from Indonesia: Govt

Jakarta, April 16 -- The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Roderick Brazier, met with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, to explore fertilizer import from Indonesia amidst increasing dem... Read More


AGO names Ombudsman Chief suspect in mining bribery scandal

Jakarta, April 16 -- The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has named Hery Susanto, the Chairman of the National Ombudsman for the 2026-2031 term, as a suspect in a corruption case involving nickel ... Read More


Free meal program empowers grassroot communities: Minister

Jakarta, April 16 -- Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar said that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is capable of empowering communities down to the grassroots lev... Read More


Indonesian police launch task force to curb smuggling losses

Jakarta, April 16 -- Indonesia's National Police (Polri) confirmed the establishment of a law enforcement task force dedicated to preventing losses to state finances from smuggling activities nationwi... Read More


Prabowo's trips seen key to Indonesia's energy security

Jakarta, April 16 -- President Prabowo Subianto's recent visits to Russia and France are strategically important for safeguarding Indonesia's energy security amid global geopolitical tensions, an econ... Read More