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2027 infrastructure development to support 8 percent growth: minister

The Ministry of Public Works (PU) is directing infrastructure development for the 2027 fiscal year to support food, ...

Faith, ethics must ground children's digital access: minister

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that strong foundations of religious faith and ethics within ...

Racing for peace: Indonesia’s move to blunt Mideast escalation

Tensions in the Middle East surged after military strikes involving the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. ...

Sumatra rehabilitation budget need estimated at Rp130 trillion: govt

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that the estimated budget required for post-disaster rehabilitation and ...

Saudi envoy says 2026 Hajj to proceed despite Mideast tensions

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Indonesia said preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage are on track and the event ...

Govt confirms schools to resume in-person classes after Eid holiday

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti emphasized that education activities will continue in ...

KPK cites GERD in former minister Yaqut house arrest decision

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said acute GERD was one of the considerations in placing former Religious ...

Bali police arrest Swiss citizen over Nyepi insult post

The Bali Regional Police's Cyber Investigation Directorate has named a Swiss citizen, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, a ...

Eid momentum drives Indonesia's halal assurance push: BPJPH

Indonesia’s halal authority has urged consumers and businesses to strengthen compliance during the Eid al-Fitr ...

Minister Umar urges Muslims to strengthen empathy at Eid

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar encouraged Muslims to use Eid al-Fitr as an opportunity to strengthen ...

From palace to villages, Indonesia’s Eid reflects unity

The rhythmic thunder of prayer drums echoed across the Indonesian archipelago this Saturday, marking an Eid al-Fitr ...

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Key traditions of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia

Eid al-Fitr, known locally as Lebaran, is one of Indonesia’s most anticipated celebrations. Beyond marking the ...

President Prabowo plans Eid eve in North Sumatra, prayer in Aceh

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to observe the Eve of Eid al-Fitr in North Sumatra on Friday (March 20) ...

Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr 2026 for March 21

Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri will fall on ...

Minister calls for making Nyepi an opportunity to maintain harmony

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar called on citizens to use Nyepi, the Balinese Day of ...