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Eight ha short of achieving social forestry program's target: Jokowi

Highlighting the social forestry program in Indonesia that covers an area 4.2 million hectares as of September 2020, ...

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'Hidden paradise' sets sights on well-heeled travelers

If all goes according to plan, Indonesia’s ‘hidden paradise’ Labuan Bajo will soon be transformed ...

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In quest of peaceful resolution to Papua conflict

The cycle of violence in the Indonesian province of Papua has remained unbroken with armed groups in the Intan Jaya and ...

Need joint action from authorities, people on Papua violence: lawmaker

A legislator representing the Papuan constituency has appealed to the police and military (TNI) to work closely with ...

W Sumatran teachers donate school supplies for Papuan children

owned school. The students and teachers have warmly welcomed t‏hese voluntary teachers. Edowardus Burman Tenjap, ...

Gojek climbs in popularity amid pandemic: study

Local businesses have emerged as heroes amid the ongoing pandemic, with homegrown multi-service platform Gojek gaining ...

Sukabumi declares emergency status following flash floods

The Sukabumi district government has declared a disaster emergency response status until September 27, 2020 in Cicurug, ...

UAE retailer expands presence, opens fourth hypermarket in Depok

Continuing with its aggressive expansion in Indonesia, United Arab Emirates-based retailer Lulu Group has officially ...

Marine Affairs Ministry holds tourism management training

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) organized a training on marine tourism management for the residents ...

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Indonesia challenged to resolve alcohol addiction in Papua

Alcohol consumption remains a serious problem in Papua though the liquor production, distribution, and sale have ...

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A tale of Indonesian soldiers' care for boosting Papuans' literacy

owned school. The students and teachers warmly welcome t‏hese voluntary teachers. Edowardus Burman Tenjap, a ...

Farmland spanning 700 hectares readied for strengthening food security

Jayapura's district government bolstered its food security program amid the ongoing novel coronavirus disease ...

Hotel Elcient Osaka to open in Sonezaki, Osaka, in summer 2020

  Hotel Elcient Osaka will open in Sonezaki, Osaka, on August 1, 2020. It is accessible directly from KIX Airport ...

28 districts to be aided with Canada's RIF

- The National Support for Local Investment Climate / National Support for Enhancing Local and Regional Economic ...

Indonesia,Canada complete regional development program

Indonesia and Canada have completed the second phase of the Responsive Innovation Fund (RIF) program, which aims to ...