President Prabowo Arrives in France for State Visit
President Prabowo Subianto arrives in Paris for a state visit to strengthen Indonesia-France strategic ties. Read the full report here.
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President Putin Ratifies EAEU-Indonesia Free Trade Deal
Russia ratifies free trade agreement between EAEU and Indonesia, expanding market access for key Indonesian exports. Read the full news report.
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Indonesia Launches National Action Plan Against Prescription Drug Abuse
The Indonesian government has launched a National Action Plan in Riau Islands to combat prescription drug abuse and protect younger generations Learn more.
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TNI’s Role in Combating Muggings Part of Non-War Operations: Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry clarifies TNI’s involvement in tackling street crime in Jakarta as part of OMSP, supporting the INP with patrols and preventive measures. Learn more.
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Industry Ministry Deploys Oversight Team After Cilegon Chemical Plant Explosion
Industry Ministry sends monitoring and control team to handle aftermath of steam reactor pipe explosion at PT Merak Chemical Indonesia in Cilegon, Banten. Learn more.
International
Canada Eases Travel Requirements for Indonesians
Starting 26 May 2026, eligible Indonesians can use electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a visa for air travel and transit to Canada. Learn more.
Economy
Indonesia Offers Tin Downstreaming and Giant Sea Wall Projects to Japan
At IJIF 2026, Indonesia proposed tin downstreaming in Gresik, Giant Sea Wall, Batang Industropolis SEZ, and biomass energy projects to Japanese investors. Read more.
Criminal
Bruneian Man Arrested After Fatal Glass Bottle Attack in Blok M, Jakarta
Metro Jaya Police reveals details of the deadly assault in Blok M area in South Jakarta involving two Bruneian men, triggered by an argument and ending in fatal injuries. Learn more.
Defense
Hercules MRO Development Still in Planning Stage: Defense Ministry
Indonesia’s Defense Ministry confirms Hercules aircraft MRO center at Kertajati Airport remains in planning, with focus on national aerospace ecosystem. Learn more.
National
Adhering the Budget Efficiency, BGN Adjust the Provision of MBG Program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) supports the government's budget efficiency policy by changing the distribution pattern of the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program without reducing the benefits received by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, toddlers (3B), and students.
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Prabowo to Hand Over 1,098 Sacrificial Bulls to All Provinces for Eid al-Adha
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will sacrifice 1,098 bulls for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah, distributed to 552 regions, educational institutions, Islamic boarding schools, social organizations, community leaders, and religious leaders throughout Indonesia.
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Indonesia-Peru Makes their First Step in Collaborating at Halal Products
Indonesia and Peru are exploring bilateral cooperation related to halal product assurance and recognition of foreign halal certificates through the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) scheme.
