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Minister outlines priorities in East Manggarai quake response

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian confirmed that he has drawn up priority plan for assisting the victims of the earthquake in East Manggarai Regency, Eas... Read More


Universities join relief efforts for Flores quake victims

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto reported that several universities are taking part in relief operations to help people affected by Saturday's m... Read More


Bali mobilizes aid, personnel for earthquake-hit East Nusa Tenggara

Denpasar, Aug. 18 -- The Bali provincial government, through its Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), has allocated Rp150 million (more than US$8,300) in initial funding to procure and deliver ... Read More


Agriculture minister dismisses 14 officials over graft allegations

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman dismissed 14 ministry officials over alleged financial irregularities totaling billions of rupiah, as part of bureaucratic reform to streng... Read More


Indonesia sends Rp100 billion in food aid to NTT earthquake victims

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- The Indonesian government has provided food assistance worth Rp100 billion (approximately US$5.59 million) for earthquake-affected residents in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), the Nation... Read More


Indonesia eyes growth in domestic premium tourism market

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Indonesia's Tourism Ministry has stepped up efforts to boost the domestic premium tourism market through a forum dubbed Luxury Business Networking, connecting 11 tourism businesses... Read More


Police uncover gold smuggling scheme using gel concealment

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- The Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has uncovered an alleged illegal gold smuggling scheme in which gold was melted into powder and processed... Read More


BRIN highlights Indonesia's potential in palm waste biogas

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Indonesia holds strong potential to become a leading producer of biogas derived from palm oil waste, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). "Indonesia ha... Read More


Indonesia targets job readiness for 100,000 people with disabilities

Indonesia, Aug. 18 -- Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli aims to help at least 100,000 people with disabilities achieve greater independence and enter the workforce through government-backed train... Read More


Tourist sites shut in Flores after quake leaves 68 dead, damage

Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Some major tourist destinations across Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara have been temporarily closed following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 68 people... Read More