Indonesia's Bali to set up 24-hour integrated service units to enhance tourist safety

JAKARTA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's resort island of Bali plans to establish 24-hour integrated service units and tourist service posts across all major tourist destinations to ensure visitors' safety and comfort, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster...

Indonesia will bar Israeli athletes from World Gymnastics Championships

Indonesia will not allow Israeli gymnasts to compete at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which begin on Oct. 19 in Jakarta, an Indonesian official announced Thursday. “The Indonesian government has refused visas to Israeli athletes who...

Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia's block on Israeli team at worlds in Jakarta

JAKARTA – Gymnastics’ governing body gave a muted reaction Friday to Indonesia’s announcement that it would block Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming world championships in Jakarta. “The FIG takes note of the Indonesian government’s...

Kirti Vardhan Singh discusses cooperation in climate action, biodiversity during a meeting with UAE Environment Minister

Union MoS (Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Kirti Vardhan Singh held a bilateral meeting with UAE Environment Minister Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi when he appreciated the UAE for its instrumental role in promoting the Global...

Indonesian govt seeks community partnerships in river protection

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Environment aims to expand cooperation with environmental groups to improve river conditions nationwide, including along the Ciliwung River and Cisadane River, which flow through Jakarta, Banten, and...

Indonesia Bans Israeli Athletes from Gymnastics Championships

Indonesia will not be granting visas to Israeli athletes for the upcoming world artistic gymnastics championships in Jakarta, according to a minister on Thursday, referencing the country’s support for Palestinians. The competition, set to take...

Indonesia denies visa to Israeli gymnastics team amid Gaza outcry

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Indonesia must pave its own path to achieve sustainability: Minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia must forge its own path toward sustainability rather than copying development models from industrialized nations, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said on...

Indonesian Language Makes Its Debut at This Year's UNESCO General Assembly

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Head of the Indonesian Language Agency, Hafidz Muksin, stated that the Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) will be one of the official languages to be used in the General Assembly of the United Nations Educational,...

Indonesia to invest $5.5 bln in 33-city waste-to-energy plan

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s ambitious waste-to-energy program, targeting 33 cities nationwide, will require an estimated investment of IDR 91 trillion (about USD 5.49 billion), a senior official said on Friday. Rosan Roeslani, CEO of the...

Indonesia targets upgrading 65 fishing villages by end of 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has set a target to upgrade and empower at least 65 villages across the country through the Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) program by the end of 2025 or early 2026. "We have commenced the program...

Indonesia's Bauxite Gambit: How a Mining Policy U-Turn Aims to Control a Booming Sector

In a decisive move that marks the end of a multi-year experiment with longer-term planning, the Indonesian government has ushered in a sweeping reform of the Rencana Kerja dan Anggaran Biaya (RKAB), the mandatory work plan and budget for all...

Indonesia aims to reforest 10 million hectares to boost carbon market

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni outlined key strategies Indonesia must undertake to establish a robust, inclusive carbon market ecosystem, including efforts to reforest 10 million hectares of degraded and critical land. "To...

Coral Triangle: The giant hidden 'Amazon' beneath the sea that appears somewhat resilient to climate change

QUICK FACTS Name: Coral Triangle Location: Ocean around the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, and the Philippines Why it's incredible: The Coral Triangle is home to 76% of known coral species in the...

Indonesia champions food, energy security for sustainability: AHY

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is determined to pursue self-sufficiency in food, clean water, and energy to shape a more sustainable future, according to Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus...

Jakarta Governor orders probe into bomb threat at international school

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has called on law enforcement to take firm action against individuals responsible for a recent bomb threat targeting the North Jakarta Intercultural School (NJIS) in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta....

Indonesia seeks 5.5 bln USD investment to develop waste-to-energy facilities

JAKARTA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia needs an investment of about 91 trillion rupiah (around 5.5 billion U.S. dollars) to develop waste-to-energy facilities in 33 cities across the country, said Rosan Roeslani, CEO of the state investment...

RI ready to carry out sustainable development in 50 cities: minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo highlighted the Indonesian government's readiness to carry out sustainable development initiatives in 50 cities from 2025 to 2029. "We are designing 50 priority cities and towns, metropolitan...

Jakarta Mulls Fare Hikes for Transjakarta

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta provincial government plans to raise the fare of the bus rapid transit network, Transjakarta. The head of Jakarta's Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, said the fare hike should have already been implemented to...

Indonesia to Deploy 5,000 Professional Chefs to Train MBG Cooks

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will deploy 5,000 professional chefs to various Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia starting on Monday, October 13, 2025. The chefs, who are members of the Indonesian...