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Government encourages energy transition in Labuan Bajo

The Indonesian government is pushing for energy transition through solar power plants (PLTS) for small islands in the ...

BI committed to distributing banknotes nationally despite challenges

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is committed to continuing the mission to distribute mint-condition ...

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All eyes on new TNI commander Andika Perkasa

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has cleared General Andika Perkasa as the future Indonesian Military ...

Measures should ensure basic needs met in remote islands: Observer

Riau Islands Province should take precautionary measures to ensure no scarcity of basic necessities in the ...

ID criteria slowing vaccine access, say indigenous communities

The requirement of a national identification number for receiving COVID-19 vaccines is impeding vaccinations among ...

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Sali Kecil, a shining exemplar of preserving nature amid limitations

At first glance, a small island of Sali Kecil, located between Bacan Island on the west side and Halmahera Island in ...

PT DI aims to produce amphibious aircraft by 2024

  State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) is targeting to build an amphibious ...

PHE-Medco E&P Simenggaris to supply gas to mini-LNG refinery

PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Simenggaris and Medco E&P Simenggaris inked the third gas sales purchase agreement ...

Toshiba to build CO2-free energy system for Indonesia

Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned ...

Government considers building prisons on remote islands

The government is considering building prisons (Lapas) on remote islands to house prisoners convicted of corruption, ...

Indonesian Navycommitted to improving Marine Corps' capabilities

The Indonesian Navy expressed its commitment to enhancing the Marine Corps` combat capabilities, one of which being ...

N219 aircraft under certification phase: National Aeronautics Agency

The head of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN), Thomas Djamaluddin, said that the N219 Nurtanio ...

Indonesian government plans to build three penitentiaries in outer islands

The government plans to build three penitentiaries in the outer and remote islands in Indonesia. "A temporary ...

Indonesia boosts protection efforts for undocumented Indonesians in Southern Philippines

The Indonesian government is committed to boosting efforts in issuing legal documents to People of Indonesian Descents ...

Improving welfare of Indonesian teachers

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) led a ceremony to celebrate National Teachers` Day and the Association of Indonesian ...