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Jokowi calls on ulemas to unite to spread Wasathiyah Islam

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has urged ulemas to unite to spread Wasathiyah al-Islam, or Islam`s middle path, in the ...

Vessel explodes in Seribu sand Islands, injuring nine people

A vessel exploded at the main quay of Panggang island in Seribu Islands district on Sunday morning, leaving nine ...

Indonesia`s economy to go stronger by 2030: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) noted here on Monday that Indonesia is a large country, whose economy will grow ...

Jakarta Bay pollution a threat to future`s generation

Pollution of the Jakarta Bay has caused great concern for people aware of the extent of damage it could cause to the ...

Indonesian promotes maritime tourism at Berlin Fair

Indonesia is promoting maritime tourism potentials at the world`s largest tourist exhibition, ITB Berlin ...

No worry about decline in food security

Food security in Indonesia has actually grown strongly, but it is feared to hunt the country with a possible ...

Deputy governor swims to Bidadari Island

Sandiaga Uno, the deputy governor of Jakarta, swam to Bidadari Island, Seribu Islands District, Jakarta, on Monday. ...

Saudi Arabia keen to invest in Seribu Islands tourism

Several investors from Saudi Arabia have expressed interest to invest in the tourism industry in Jakarta, particularly ...

Developing Lake Toba as halal tourism destination

Indonesia has been intensively promoting the development of halal tourism in numerous provinces to attract more ...

Jokowi admits feeling peaceful while meeting NU clerics

President Joko Widodo admitted that he always felt peaceful when meeting Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) members or ulemas or ...

Indonesia awarded Best Diving Destination in world

Indonesia was awarded the Best Dive Destination 2017 by British Dive Magazine at the World Travel Market (WTM) London ...

RI gathers support to be UNESCO executive member

Indonesia has invited several UNESCO member states at the reception to raise support to be included in the membership ...

New infrastructure provides better mobility to N Sumatra people

North Sumatra has enjoyed rapid infrastructure development over the last several years, thanks to the economic policy ...

Jakarta Bay reclamation project resumes as moratorium lifted

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, on Oct 5 issued a Ministerial Decree No ...

Direct flights needed to boost Indonesia`s tourism: Fernandez

Founder and CEO of AirAsia Group Tony Fernandes has opined that Indonesia needs to start operating direct flights in ...