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Gag Island mine: No environmental issues found in initial review

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry reported that no environmental issues were found at a mining site on ...

RI halts new forest permits in Raja Ampat amid nickel mining concerns

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has issued firm instructions not to issue new forest area use approvals (PPKH) in ...

Prioritize sustainable tourism over extractive activities: govt

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana emphasized that every extractive industry activity in Indonesia must ...

Why Indonesia urgently needs an early landslide warning system 

As soon as the rainy season arrives, landslides become a threat to millions of Indonesians living on hillsides, ...

Bali forms special team to crack down on illegal foreign businesses

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has established a special team to investigate and take firm action against illegal business ...

Indonesia shifts poverty focus to empowering communities

The Indonesian government has begun shifting its poverty alleviation strategy from social assistance to socioeconomic ...

Indonesia, France bolster sustainable forest efforts

Indonesia and France have strengthened forestry cooperation through the signing of a declaration of intent for ...

Military program builds hopes of progress in Central Papua

- reflects the state’s concern for its citizens’ well-being. In particular, in ensuring they have a ...

2028 National Sports Week to prioritize sustainability: Minister

Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo emphasized that the 2028 National Sports Week (PON), which will be co-hosted ...

Locals prioritized in transmigration areas' development: Minister

Transmigration Minister Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara emphasized that his ministry's programs are implemented based ...

Indonesian official calls for end to extortion in tourist destinations

The Indonesian government has called on all parties to support efforts to eradicate extortion at tourist ...

S Papua development supports Golden Indonesia goal: ministry

During a working visit to Merauke district, South Papua, on Monday, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ribka Haluk, said ...

Rice, culture, and diplomacy: A taste of Lombok for the world

Rice holds a central place in the cuisine of the Sasak people of Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, serving as the main ...

Indonesia to build, renovate 29 libraries with infrastructure fund

Indonesia's National Library (Perpusnas) has announced plans to build 21 new library buildings and renovate ...

Indonesia eyes energy self-sufficiency through sugar palm bioethanol

The Indonesian government has committed to significantly expanding sugar palm plantations as part of its national ...