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Gov't developing literary ecosystem through MTN talent program

The Culture Ministry said the government is supporting the development of Indonesia's literary ecosystem through the National Talent Management (MTN) program."Literature cannot thrive solely ...

House targets 2027 regional transfer funds to boost local welfare

The Budget Committee of the Indonesian House of Representatives (Banggar DPR RI) has stated that the regional transfer funds (TKD) policy in the 2027 State Budget Draft (RAPBN) will focus on ...

Indonesia eyes slice of 262-million global Muslim travel market

Indonesia is stepping up efforts to capture a larger share of the global Muslim travel market, which is projected to reach 262 million trips by 2030, according to the Ministry of ...

Aceh seeks onshore Andaman Block gas processing to boost economy

Aceh is seeking to maximize the economic benefits of the massive natural gas discovery in the offshore Andaman Block by encouraging the development of local downstream industries. Aceh Governor ...

June inflation driven by volatile prices, not demand: Purbaya

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa projected that Indonesia's inflationary pressures will soon subside, as the price spike in June 2026 was solely triggered by volatile food items and global ...

Jasaraharja Putera representative selected for Advanced Course 2026

A representative from PT Jasaraharja Putera has been selected to participate in The 36th Session of the Advanced Course 2026, a professional development program organized by the Insurance School ...

Pertamax Turbo,Dexlite prices to drop starting July 1: Pertamina

State-owned energy company PT Pertamina will cut prices for several non-subsidized fuels, including Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite and Pertamina Dex, effective July 1, while keeping subsidized fuel prices ...

Danantara merges seven logistics SOEs to boost efficiency, cut costs

PT Danantara Asset Management (DAM) officially initiated the merger of seven state-owned logistics entities in a major consolidation aimed at eliminating systemic inefficiencies, cutting overlapping ...

Government plans 39 new airports to boost air connectivity

The Transportation Ministry is preparing 39 locations for the construction of new airports across Indonesia, in a strategic move to strengthen national connectivity and spur equitable regional ...

RI Govt maintains Minyakita price at Rp15,700 to protect consumers

The Indonesian government will keep the retail price ceiling for subsidized cooking oil Minyakita at Rp15,700 (about US$0.88) per liter despite rising global crude palm oil prices, Trade Minister ...