The Indonesian Presidential Palace has confirmed that no alcoholic beverages were served during the state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. Learn more.
The Ministry of Social Affairs is scheduled to enroll 100,000 children from poor and extremely poor families in Sekolah Rakyat, starting in July 2025. Learn more.
President Prabowo Subianto expected that the commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ would bring peace, strengthen faith, and inspire love within Indonesian society. Learn more.
K-pop girl group Blackpink is set to perform in Jakarta as part of their highly anticipated 2025 World Tour. Learn more.
The Jakarta administration is stepping up its promotion of local fashion at Paris Fashion Week as part of its broader cultural diplomacy and global creative economy efforts. Read more.
Indonesia showcased its cultural and film industry potential during the "Indonesian Cinema Night" at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in global cinema. Learn more.
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar extended greetings for the Vesak Day to Buddhists across Indonesia, calling it a sacred moment to sow virtue and promote world peace. Read more.
The Ministry of Tourism has summoned promoter Mecimapro following the chaotic South Korean band’s DAY6 concert in Jakarta earlier in May. Learn more.
Over 100 historians are participating in the comprehensive revision of Indonesia’s official history books to present updated and academically verified narratives. Read more.
Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, officially inaugurated and blessed the Pura Santa Citta Bhuwana, the first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe, located in the Netherlands. Read more.
On Saturday (26/4/2024), cadets from the Indonesian Police Academy (Akpol) took part in the Interfaith Cultural Arts Carnival and Ogoh-ogoh Parade in Semarang City, honoring the sacred Galungan celebration. The event began at Semarang City Hall and concluded at Pancasila Field, Simpang Lima.
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon declared 19 April as National Kris Day to promote awareness and preservation of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Learn more.
