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Govt drafting new law as 500 inmates await execution: official

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Law reported that around 500 prisoners in Indonesia are currently on death row and are still awaiting execution due to the lack of clear regulations regarding the t... Read More


Human rights villages to prevent conflict early: Ministry

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Human Rights has launched 10 "Human Rights-Aware" villages in 2025, designed to serve as early conflict prevention hubs by promoting awareness and fulfillment of ci... Read More


President Prabowo attends APEC 2025 leaders' gala dinner in Gyeongju

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto attended the gala dinner of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday. Accordin... Read More


RI govt revokes 190 fertilizer business permits over price violations

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- Indonesia's agriculture minister announced on Friday the revocation of licenses for 190 fertilizer distributors and retailers who failed to comply with a new 20 percent price cut m... Read More


Over 2.5 million Jakartans participate in free health check program

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- Jakarta Health Office reported that more than 2.56 million residents, or 92.5 percent of registrants, have participated in the city's Free Health Check (CKG) program as of October ... Read More


VP Gibran promotes CKG program to boost preventive healthcare

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka urged Indonesians to take advantage of the Free Health Screening (CKG) program to maintain fitness and prevent disease through early detection... Read More


Indonesia contract teachers to get incentive increase in 2026

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti on Friday announced that the incentive for contract teachers will be increased to Rp400 thousand (US$24.03) per month starti... Read More


Bali halts Kelingking Beach glass elevator project amid concerns

Klungkung, Bali, Oct. 31 -- Bali authorities have suspended construction of a 182-meter glass elevator at the cliff of Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung District, citing environmental concern... Read More


Indonesia wins 28 medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Indonesian contingent brought home a total of 28 medals, including four gold, from the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain, held from October 22 to 31. According to the of... Read More


KPAI calls for early warning systems to prevent student suicides

Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) called on schools and communities to implement effective early warning systems and provide compassionate care to prevent student s... Read More