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Indonesian government declares Feb 19 as start of Ramadan

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has declared February 19, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, ...

17 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
Village cooperatives not to kill off local small businesses: Ministry

The Ministry of Cooperatives underscored that the Red and White Village Cooperatives will not kill off small ...

17 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
FGM elimination part of human development investment: ministry

The Ministry of Health highlighted that ending female genital mutilation (FGM) should be seen as an investment in human ...

17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Indonesia, Malaysia expand research cooperation on food security, AI

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in research and higher education, focusing on ...

17 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
Minister urges anticipating extreme weather during Eid travel season

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged all stakeholders to anticipate extreme weather during the 2026 Eid ...

17 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
BGN narrows Bali free meals scope during Chinese New Year break

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is focusing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on pregnant ...

17 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
Indonesia prioritizes elderly pilgrims' protection in 2026 Hajj

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the protection of elderly and ...

17 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
RI explores digital payment technology cooperation with Vietnam

Yayasan Sakuranesia facilitated a strategic meeting between PT Tasi Venture Indonesia and Alliex Vietnam Joint Stock ...

17 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
Indonesia seeks seamless digital link with Saudi Arabia for pilgrims

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has voiced readiness to collaborate with the Saudi Arabian government to ...

17 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Indonesia advances Nusa Penida as integrated green island destination

Indonesias Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, urged the Klungkung district ...

17 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
Prabowo to represent developing nations at BoP first meeting: DPR

President Prabowo Subiantos planned attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, initiated by US ...

17 Feb 2026 12:10 pm
Indonesia targets stronger seafood exports with 2026 strategy

Indonesias Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KK*) has unveiled a 2026 strategy to strengthen ...

17 Feb 2026 12:02 pm
Nirmala Nusantara Rice Cake Festival celebrates Solos 281st anniversary

Participants distribute jenang, a traditional Indonesian rice cake, to residents during the Nirmala Nusantara festival ...

17 Feb 2026 10:41 am
Police investigate theft of Thai tourists' suitcases at Mount Bromo

Police in East Java have launched a special investigation after seven suitcases belonging to Thai tourists were ...

17 Feb 2026 10:31 am
Chinese New Year: Indonesia grants sentence cuts to 44 inmates

Indonesian Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto announced the granting of special remissions and prison ...

17 Feb 2026 10:25 am
Gibran sends Chinese New Year wishes, lauds Confucian contributions

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka voiced appreciation and gratitude to Indonesian Confucians for actively ...

17 Feb 2026 10:19 am
Minister calls free meals program investment in human capital

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti said the government views the Free Nutritious Meals program, ...

17 Feb 2026 9:19 am
Sultan bin Ahmed Visits Shanghai Film Studios, Film Park and Stadium

-His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media ...

17 Feb 2026 6:19 am
Sweeting the world: Inside Banyumas' global coconut sugar ambition

The district of Banyumas in Indonesias Central Java Province is on track to become the worlds leading ...

15 Feb 2026 8:42 pm
Prabowo sets economic negotiation priorities ahead of U.S. visit

President Prabowo Subianto summoned several economic ministers to his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Sunday ...

15 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Indonesia prioritizes pregnant women, toddlers in free meal program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) asked the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) to prioritize pregnant women, ...

15 Feb 2026 6:57 pm
Indonesia takes emergency steps to save Mahakam dolphin

The declining population of the Mahakam dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), which lives in the Mahakam River, East ...

15 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Vice President Gibran inspects Semarang-Demak toll, targets 2027 link

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted an on-field inspection of the construction of Section I of ...

15 Feb 2026 4:24 pm
Indonesia's Nusantara readies 4 hospitals for 2026 move

The Indonesian government has confirmed the readiness of medical services and facilities for civil servants and the ...

15 Feb 2026 3:03 pm
Indonesia's free meals program creates nearly 1 million jobs: BGN

The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, launched by President Prabowo Subianto, has created jobs for nearly one ...

15 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Researcher warns of health risks from chemical spill in Cisadane River

An Indonesian researcher has warned that pollution in the Cisadane River, following a chemical spill could pose ...

15 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
Indonesia boosts cooperation to tackle triple planetary crisis

The Indonesian government is strengthening synergy among domestic institutions and stakeholders while engaging ...

15 Feb 2026 1:04 pm
Indonesia integrates aid, cooperative programs to reduce poverty

The Indonesian government has launched a collaborative initiative between the Family Hope Program (PKH) and the Red and ...

15 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Task force: 20 KKB members behind Smart Air shooting in South Papua

Crime scene investigation has indicated that the shooting of a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Batu Airport in South ...

15 Feb 2026 10:24 am
Iran says Indonesia key to regional peace efforts

Irans ambassador to Indonesia said Tehran and Jakarta, as influential middle powers, have a crucial role in ...

15 Feb 2026 2:48 am
Iran urges Indonesia to ignore US tariff threats

Irans Ambassador to IndonesiaMohammad Boroujerdi urged Jakarta not to fear UStariff threats over ...

15 Feb 2026 2:38 am
Iran seeks technology cooperation with Indonesia

Iran is seeking to expand cooperation with Indonesia in advanced technologies, including nanotechnology, biotechnology ...

15 Feb 2026 2:25 am
Indonesia, Japan expand vocational education ties

The Sakuranesia Foundation has brokered new vocational education partnerships between Indonesia and Japan, seeking to ...

15 Feb 2026 2:14 am
Iran ready to assist Indonesia in strengthening food, energy security

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, expressed his country's readiness to ...

14 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
Hyper-personalization at scale: why brands must shift to an Agentic AI strategy

Global AI-first cloud communications platformInfobip, celebrating two decades of innovation, predicts an ...

14 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
BGN urges regions to strengthen supply chains for free meals program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is urging stakeholders in theregions to strengthen local supply chains to ...

14 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Indonesia builds global seaweed research hub in East Lombok

Indonesia is building an International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC) in Ekas Bay, East Lombok, West Nusa ...

14 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Prabowo awards honors for personnel, figures who support MBG

President Prabowo Subianto conferred state honors on National Police (Polri) personnel and community figures supporting ...

14 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Indonesia eyes Saudi Hajj market with Bulog rice

Indonesias state-run logistics agency Bulog has offered its Haji Nusantara Rice product to Saudi ...

14 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
Two rebuilt health centers to speed up basic care fulfillment in Aceh

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the two rebuilt community health centers (puskesmas) in Aceh are aimed ...

14 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Indonesia cuts open dumping to 66 pct as waste management ramps up

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has reported a significant decline in landfills practicing open dumping, ...

14 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Sultan bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China

-His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media ...

14 Feb 2026 3:31 pm
Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala Vietnam sub-venue events held in Hanoi

The Vietnam sub-venue events of the 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala co-organized by relevant authorities in ...

14 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Plaud Expands Focus in Southeast Asia, Bringing Real-World AI Workflow Insights to GATES Thailand 2026

Plaud.ai, the only AI note-taking platform that bridges in-person, phone calls, and online meetings into one ...

14 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
SMU Launches New Master of Science in Business AI to Build Singapore's AI-Ready Business Leadership Talent

Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a newMaster of Science in Business AI, aimed at ...

14 Feb 2026 2:17 pm
East Java explores sister province cooperation with Samarkand

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said they are exploring a sister province cooperation between East Java and ...

14 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
BGN prioritizes vulnerable groups in free nutritious meals program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has emphasized that the primary beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

14 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Indonesia to review more mining export bans : Minister

Indonesia is reviewing plans to expand the list of mining commodities subject to export bans, Energy and Mineral ...

14 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
Indonesia's SAR event sees 18 countries confirm participation

Eighteen countries have confirmed their participation in the Indonesia International Search and Rescue (IISAR) ...

14 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Aceh builds 80 km of electric fence to deter elephants

Authorities in East Aceh District have built nearly 80 kilometers of electric fencing in remote areas to reduce ...

14 Feb 2026 1:04 pm