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VP promotes farm modernization, youth participation in agriculture

Indonesia, April 7 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka encouraged agricultural modernization and strengthening the role of young farmers during a visit to the GMIT Tarus Agroedutourism Park in Ma... Read More


Indonesia mulls 25 pct salary cut for ministers

Jakarta, April 7 -- The Indonesian government will discuss a proposal to cut ministers' salaries in the coming days as part of budget efficiency efforts, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said. Sp... Read More


National food balance secure amid global turmoil, El Nino: Bapanas

Jakarta, April 7 -- The National Food Agency (Bapanas) head Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed the national food supply is secure, even in surplus, despite global turmoil and a potential El Nino-driven dro... Read More


Indonesian parliament speaker urges end to Middle East hostilities

Jakarta, April 7 -- Speaker of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani urged Iran, Israel, and the United States to halt hostilities and return to diplomacy to ease escalating te... Read More


Gov't prioritizes inclusive access in 2026 student admissions system

Surabaya, East Java, April 7 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti ensured that the 2026 New Student Admission System (SPMB) prioritizes inclusive and equitable principles to expa... Read More


Indonesian tofu, tempeh producers struggle amid global price shocks

Bekasi, W Java, April 7 -- Indonesian tofu and tempeh producers in Bekasi, West Java, are struggling to stay afloat as global price shocks push up costs of key inputs, squeezing margins for staple foo... Read More


Indonesia's BNN proposes vape ban amid rising narcotics concerns

Jakarta, April 7 -- Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed a sweeping ban on electronic cigarettes, including vape liquids, under the country's narcotics and psychotropic substances ... Read More


Indonesian presidential palaces to open for student visits

Jakarta, April 7 -- Indonesia's presidential palaces will be open for school visits to introduce the nation's governance to younger generations. "On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto... Read More


Indonesian govt offers incentives for internship certification support

Jakarta, April 7 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower will provide rewards and program priority to companies facilitating competency certification for participants of the National Internship program. ... Read More


Jakarta ranks second safest in ASEAN, Governor Pramono admits surprise

Jakarta, April 7 -- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said he was surprised that Jakarta ranked as the second safest city in ASEAN in the 2026 Global Residence Index. "I was also surprised. Jakar... Read More