Four Indonesians Detained in Papua New Guinea’s Daru Prison
The Indonesian Consulate in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has confirmed that four Indonesian citizens are currently being held in Daru Prison, Western Province. Learn more.
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Government to Reassess ASN Relocation to IKN for 2026
Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Rini Widyantini confirmed that the government will revisit plans to relocate civil servants to the new capital city, Nusantara (IKN), targeting implementation in 2026. Read more.
Economy
Jakarta Cuts Fuel Tax to Support Economy and Public Transport
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has announced a reduction in the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (PBBKB) from 10% to 5% for private vehicles, and to just 2% for public transport. Learn more.
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Indonesian Air Force Retires Legendary Soekarno-Era Hercules Aircraft
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) retired its fleet of C-130B Retroff Hercules aircraft—registration numbers A-1303, A-1304, and A-1313—which had served since the 1960s. Read more.
International
Maluku Police, Australian Federal Police Partner to Combat Human Smuggling
The Maluku Regional Police has formed a strategic partnership with the Australian Federal Police to tackle human smuggling across eastern Indonesian waters.
Economy
China’s Huayou Replaces LG in Indonesia EV Project: Energy Minister
China-based Huayou has stepped in to replace South Korea’s LG Energy Solution in a major electric vehicle \ supply chain project in Indonesia. Read more.
International
No Indonesian Casualties Reported After Istanbul Earthquake: Consulate General
The Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul confirmed no Indonesians have been reported injured following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul on Wednesday afternoon (23/4/2025) .
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DPR Urged INP to Reopen the Exploitation Case of OCI Circus
Vice Chairman of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sugiat Santoso asked Indonesian National Police (INP) to reopen the case of alleged exploitation of former circus performers at the Oriental Circus Indonesia (OCI).
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The Village Economic Circulation Reached Up to IDR 6 Billion Thanks to MBG: Prabowo Says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the money circulation due to economic growth in villages after the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program reached IDR 6 billion within 1 year.
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Govt. to Build Giant Sea Wall to Protect Jakarta from Tidal Flooding
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized the importance of building a giant sea wall to deal with the threat of tidal flooding and land subsidence on the north coast of Jakarta.
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President Prabowo Conveys the Plan to Develop Vertical Horticultural Plantations
President Prabowo Subianto revealed his plan to create vertical horticultural plantations in urban areas to support food self-sufficiency and food security programs.
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Minister Tito Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Dukcapil
Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Muhammad Tito Karnavian emphasized the importance of strengthening the digital security system in population and civil registration services (Dukcapil).
