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Indonesia proposes lottery system for Australia's working holiday visa

Bandung, West Java, July 1 -- Indonesia has proposed a lottery-based system for the issuance of Australian Working Holiday Visas (WHVs) to Indonesian citizens, aiming to ensure a fairer and more trans... Read More


Polri builds 1,500 nutrition units to support MBG

Jakarta, July 1 -- The National Police (Polri) has set a target of developing 1,500 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs) as kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program by the end of 20... Read More


Indonesia records US$4.03b trade surplus in first five months of 2026

Jakarta, July 1 -- The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) said on Wednesday the country's cumulative trade recorded a surplus of US$4.03 billion during the January-May 2026 period, with exports totaling US$11... Read More


Indonesia eyes 12.3 million ha land degradation neutrality by 2030

Jakarta, July 1 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is aiming to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) across 12.3 million hectares by 2030, marking a major push to balance land degradation wit... Read More


Indonesia, FSC to streamline forest certification

Jakarta, July 1 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) strengthened cooperation on Tuesday (June 30) to integrate timber certification systems to improve forest g... Read More


Polri must keep up with evolving crime driven by technology: President

Jakarta, July 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to keep pace with evolving crime patterns driven by technological advancements that threaten the nation. In ... Read More


Indonesia spends Rp73.5 trillion annually on climate action: Official

Jakarta, July 1 -- The Indonesian government spent an average of Rp73.5 trillion annually on climate-related programs between 2018 and 2024, a senior Finance Ministry official has said. Acting Direct... Read More


Prabowo urges Polri to protect free expression, defend justice

Jakarta, July 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto reminded the National Police (Polri) of its responsibility to safeguard democratic principles in Indonesia and protect the rights of citizens to peacefull... Read More


Law must remain free from vested interests, Prabowo says

Bogor, West Java, July 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto underscored the importance of impartial law enforcement, saying the law must not be used to serve particular political or group interests. Accor... Read More


Prabowo hails police role in food security, free meals program

Jakarta, July 1 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lauded the National Police (Polri) for its significant contribution to the government's food security agenda, citing its active role in advanci... Read More