Indonesia’s nutrition agency faces criticism over free meal program during school break
It was argued that a temporary suspension of the free meal program would enable the government to reallocate its budget to more pressing priorities.
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Thriving Javan gibbon population found in West Java forest
The Javan gibbon is one of Indonesia's most endangered species and it has been estimated that less than 4,000 Javan gibbons remain in the wild.
President Jokowi makes Feb. 14 national holiday
Indonesia will hold simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14.
Property developers declare support for Prabowo
Volunteers from a property developers’ association declared their support for the Prabowo-Gibran ticket in the upcoming presidential election, promising votes from its 350,000…
Gibran addresses diploma controversy, shows academic certificates
He claimed that if his diplomas were fake, there would have been questions during his registration as a vice presidential candidate on the ticket of presidential candidate Prabowo…
Indonesia now has 17.91 million crypto investors: Bappebti
Some observers have speculated that a “Bitcoin halving” event in 2024, wherein new Bitcoin will be issued at half the rate, could push the asset’s price up further.
Indonesia signs tourism decarbonization road map
The government developed the document alongside the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) through the Climate Promise project.
PDI-P to remove Jakarta councillor for playing mobile game during meeting
The councillor was caught last week by members of the press playing a game on her tablet during a City Council plenary meeting.
Bali governor says he’s not to blame for U-20 U-turn
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster, who had issued a statement against the Israeli national team's participation, said the decision had been imposed by the central government.
Jokowi wants local governments to ditch Visa, Mastercard
The President has recommended that people start using credit cards issued by domestic banks to shield transactions from possible geopolitical fallout.