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Indonesian govt sends aid to flood, landslide victims in S Halmahera
Antara
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June 23, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has delivered humanitarian aid to victims of floods and landslides in South Halmahera, North Maluku. The announcement was made on Monday by Masryani Mansyur, Acting Director of Social Protection for...
Indonesia weather agency revises outlook, shorter dry season in 2025
WKZO - Michigan
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JAKARTA (Reuters) -Most areas in Indonesia will see a shorter-than-expected dry season this year due to higher-than-normal precipitation thus far, the country’s weather agency said, which is expected to boost the rice crop in Southeast Asia’s...
Indonesia enforces 10% co-pay rule for private health insurance
Insurance Asia
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June 23, 2025
This could dampen hospital revenues in fiscal year 2026. Indonesia's proposed 10% co-payment requirement for private health insurance claims could reduce hospital revenues by 2% to 6% in fiscal year 2026, according to estimates from CGS...
U.S. Enters Israel-Iran Conflict: What is Indonesia's Stance?
Tempo.co
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June 23, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The United States (U.S.) has escalated the Israel-Iran conflict by attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities. This involvement sparks fears of a wider Middle East conflagration, potentially even triggering World War III. "The U.S....
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: June 23, 2025
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA CONDEMNS CANADIAN WEBSITE FOR ADVERTISING ITS ISLANDS FOR SALE -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government has strongly condemned a Canadian-based website for listing several islands within Indonesia’s territory for sale,...
Changi Airport Group exploring possible new flights to Semarang, Palembang, Belitung in Indonesia
The Straits Times
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June 22, 2025
SINGAPORE – There could potentially be new flight connections between Singapore and three Indonesian destinations – Semarang in Central Java, Palembang in South Sumatra and Belitung Island off the east coast of Sumatra. On June 20, airport...
She's the designer behind Sejauh Mata Memandang, the Indonesian label leading a clean fashion movement
Channel News Asia
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June 22, 2025
While Sejauh cemented itself as one of Indonesia’s "it" fashion brands, in 2018 Subyakto brought about a major change in direction for the brand. “I started reading about how our planet is undergoing climate change, and that fashion is one of the...
Indonesia’s answer to the Maldives is one of the best-kept island secrets
The Age
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June 22, 2025
Belitung is located on the east coast of Sumatra in the Gaspar Strait where the South China and Java seas meet. Its north-west corner, where I’m staying, has been dubbed the “Seychelles of Indonesia” and “Indonesia’s Maldives”. I liken this...
Jakarta's urban development must be rooted in cultural values : DPRD
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Speaker of the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Khoirudin, has reminded the Jakarta Provincial Government that the city’s development must be guided by cultural values and local wisdom. "Urban development...
Environment Minister warns of biodiversity disturbances in Raja Ampat
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reminded that many disturbances threaten Indonesia's biodiversity, including on various small islands such as Raja Ampat, which have high ecological value. "Disturbances to biodiversity...
Indonesia ships first sustainable, social forestry coffee to Dubai
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni and Chair of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Titiek Soeharto, released the first export of 8 tons of coffee from the West Sumatra Social Forestry Business Group...
Indonesia condemns Israel's attacks on Gaza, Iran as violations of law
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono condemned Israel's expansion of its aggression against Iran amid its attacks on the Gaza Strip, calling it a major violation of international law. "The recent attacks on Iran demonstrate...
Jakarta must develop as cultured global city: Ministry
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta, as a metropolitan city, must continue developing as a cultured global city, the Home Ministry's Director General of Population and Civil Registry, Teguh Setyabudi, emphasized. "A place where modernity and tradition...
Jakarta governor targets economic growth of six percent
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung targeted an economic growth of 5.1 to 6 percent in 2026 for the city. "The economic growth rate is targeted at 5.1-6 percent in 2026 and will continue to increase until 2030," he stated at the...
Japan Expands Defense Equipment Aid to Eight Countries, Including Indonesia
Tempo.co
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June 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's government plans to provide defense equipment aid to eight countries, including Thailand, Tonga, and Indonesia, as part of its security assistance efforts for the current fiscal year. This initiative aims to ensure safe...
Indonesia advocates indigenous communities' progress at FWG LCIPP
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia in an international forum advocates for the rights of indigenous peoples in relation to climate change, including showcasing the progress and developments of the country's Customary Forest Program. Contacted by ANTARA...
Only 10 percent of waste in Indonesia managed properly: Minister
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Only 10 percent of waste in Indonesia has been managed properly, based on field verification carried out by the Environment Ministry. The findings were different compared to data from the National Waste Management Information...
YLKI pushes for acceleration of Smoke Free Zone regulation in Jakarta
Antara
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June 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has called to speed up the ratification of the Smoke-Free Zone Regional Regulation in Jakarta. “YLKI urges that the Smoke-Free Zone regional regulation, which is currently being drafted...
Documentary ‘A River Out of Time’ probes green economy projects in Indonesian Borneo
Radio Free Asia
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A documentary short from RFA-affiliated news service BenarNews explores concepts of the “green economy” in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan province. Through conversations with people living along the river, environmental activists, and project...
Hankook Cements Its Tire Supremacy at the 2025 Jakarta E-Prix
Macau Business
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June 22, 2025
GEN3 Evo iON Race Tires Triumph in Jakarta’s Sweltering Round 12 Showdown Dan Ticktum conquers Jakarta’s sweltering heat in a commanding drive at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit GEN3 Evo iON Race tires excel in grip, heat resistance, and...