Defense Minister Visits South Papua to Review Palm-Based Biodiesel Project
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited Boven Digoel in South Papua on Sunday (8/6/2025) to inspect the development of a palm oil-based biodiesel program. Learn more.
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Indonesia Misses Title Again as Sabar/Reza Fall in 2025 Indonesia Open Final
Indonesia’s title drought at the 2025 Indonesia Open continues after the nation’s only finalists, Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, were defeated by South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae ). Learn more.
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Makassar Customs Seizes Over 500,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Coordinated Operation
Makassar Customs and Excise Office has intercepted 505,162 illegal cigarettes during Operation Gurita across five South Sulawesi districts between April and June 2025. Learn more.
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Police Set Up Field Kitchen, Trauma Support for Fire Victims in North Jakarta
The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police have launched humanitarian relief efforts for residents displaced by a large fire in Kapuk Muara, North Jakarta, by providing food and psychological support. Read more.
Economy
President Prabowo Says Village Co-ops Will Not Undermine BUMDes: Minister Yandri
Minister for Villages and Underdeveloped Regions, Yandri Susanto, said President Prabowo Subianto has said that the newly formed village cooperatives (Koperasi Desa Merah Putih) will not interfere with the operations of village-owned enterprises (BUMDes). Learn more,
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Forestry Ministry Prepares Legal Action over Mining in Raja Ampat Forest Areas
The Ministry of Forestry is preparing legal measures against companies suspected of conducting mining activities in forest areas of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. Learn more.
Economy
No Major Issues with Nickel Mining on Gag Island: Energy Ministry
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said that the nickel mining operations by PT GAG Nikel on Gag Island, Raja Ampat, show no significant environmental or procedural violations. Read more.
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Deputy Minister Praises Indonesian Hajj Officers, Urges Saudi Support
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo HR Muhammad Syafi’i praised the dedication of Indonesian Hajj officers during the peak Hajj phases at Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina in Saudi Arabia. Learn more.
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Religious Affairs Explains Delay in Pilgrims’ Movement from Muzdalifah to Mina
The Ministry of Religious Affairs clarified on Saturday (7/6/2025) the delay in transporting pilgrims from Muzdalifah to Mina during the recent Hajj period. Learn more.
Sports
Indonesia Claims First and Second Place at JICF International Track Cup
Indonesia’s national track cycling team secured the top two podium spots in the Men’s Elite Madison event at the Japan Intercollegiate Cycling Federation (JICF) International Track Cup held at Tipstar Dome Chiba, Japan. Learn more.
Economy
Jasa Marga Urges Public to Use Toll Discount During Eid al-Adha Holiday
State toll operator PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk’s President Director Rivan Achmad Purwantono urged travelers on Saturday (7/6/2025) to take advantage of a 20% toll discount during the Eid al-Adha holiday period. Read more.
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Culture Minister Targets Two Months to Rewrite History with Positive Tone
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon announced that the rewriting of the nation’s history is expected to be completed within two months, with a public review planned for August this year. Learn more.
