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Religious Affairs Ministry drafts structure for pesantren directorate

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has proposed five directorates and one secretariat under the new Directorate General of Pesantren. The ministry's Secretary General Kamaruddin Amin said the ...

Govt prepares AI roadmap to drive financial product innovation

The government is preparing a roadmap to serve as the legal foundation for developing artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and technology ecosystems that support financial product innovation ...

Micro-hydro plant powers new economic growth in East Sumba: Govt

Deputy Energy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said the Wairara micro-hydro plant (PLTMH) in East Sumba is spurring local economic growth by delivering reliable clean energy that empowers communities beyond ...

Indonesia's economy remains resilient: minister

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto affirmed that Indonesia’s economy remains solid amid global uncertainty, with key indicators reflecting resilience and continued ...

Ministry encourages youth entrepreneurship through FIKSI 2025

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is fostering innovative and creative entrepreneurial ideas through the Indonesian Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival (FIKSI) 2025 for ...

Transmigration program boosts jobs, reduces poverty: minister

Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said the government's transmigration program can reduce poverty through industrialization and downstreaming in transmigration areas, ...

BNPB provides Rp32.6 billion in disaster aid for Aceh 2023-2025

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) distributed logistical and emergency response assistance worth Rp32.6 billion (US$1.96 million) in Aceh between 2023 and 2025."This assistance ...

Philippines takes over ASEAN chairmanship from Malaysia

The Philippines received the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 from Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim formally ...

Riau's waterbombing helicopter extinguishes 3 forest fires in Riau

Waterbombing helicopters from the Riau Province Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) were deployed to extinguish three forest and land fires in the Rambah area, Rokan Hulu District; Kuok, ...

CKG program expected to reach 50 million people in one week

The Ministry of Health said the Free Health Check (CKG) program could reach 50 million participants in one week, as part of efforts to expand nationwide public health services.Director General of ...