Indonesia Rules Out Rice and Sugar Imports for Consumption in 2026
Indonesia confirms no rice and sugar imports for consumption in 2026 to protect farmers and ensure food self-sufficiency. Read the full news.
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Economy
National
INP Ban New Year Fireworks to Honor Disaster Victims
Indonesian National Police headquarters ban New Year fireworks nationwide to honor disaster victims and ensure safety. Read the full report.
National
Home Affairs Minister Bans Regional Leaders from Overseas Travel Amid Disasters
Home Affairs Minister bans regional leaders from overseas travel to ensure disaster response readiness. Read the full report.
National
Jakarta Urges Public to Report Illegal Dog and Cat Meat Sales Under New Rabies-Control Rule
Jakarta calls on residents to report illegal dog and cat meat sales under new rabies-control rules. Read the full news.
National
Jakarta Enforces Ban on Dog and Cat Meat Sales
Jakarta officially bans the sale and slaughter of dog and cat meat under Pergub 36/2025, with strict penalties for violators. Read the full update.
Economy
Agriculture Minister Bans Rice Imports, “Not Even One Liter”
Indonesia’s agriculture minister announces a total ban on rice imports “not even one liter,” despite global price drops, after a seizure of illegal Thai rice. Read the full report.
Sports
Indonesia Defends Visa Ban on Israeli Gymnasts, Citing Strong Constitutional Grounds
Sports Minister defends the visa ban on Israeli gymnasts, saying it aligns with national law and constitutional principles of public order. Read the full report.
Sports
Indonesia Bans Israeli Gymnasts from World Championship in Jakarta
Indonesia refuses visas for Israeli gymnasts at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, reaffirming its pro-Palestine foreign policy. Read the full statement here.
National
Foreign Tourists Banned from Visiting Badui Dalam and Gajeboh Villages
Foreign tourists are banned from visiting Badui Dalam and Gajeboh Villages in Lebak, Banten, to protect sacred traditions. Learn more about the local cultural decision.
Economy
Communication MInistry Lifts TikTok Ban After Platform Submits Requested Data
Indonesia lifts TikTok’s suspension after the platform fulfills data obligations related to TikTok Live activity during August 2025 protests.
National
Govt Won’t Ban Leftist or Ideological Books Despite Police Seizures: Minister Yusril
oordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra says the government will not ban leftist or ideological books despite police seizures. Read the full news.
National
Rights Minister Defends Ban on Raising 'One Piece' Flag During Independence Day
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai supported ban on 'One Piece' flag during Independence Day. Read his explanation on why it’s tied to national security and international law.
