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Soedjatmoko's thoughts on development still hold relevance: official

Indonesian intellectual Soedjatmoko's contemplations on human development still hold relevance in the modern age, ...

Coal export ban will not affect investment: Lahadalia

Investment Minister and head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has assured that the ban on ...

Construction of presidential palace in new capital awaits instruction

Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono confirmed that construction of the presidential palace at ...

Promptly overcome hurdles in path to Palu's recovery: VP Amin

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin urged all officials at the Central Sulawesi provincial government and related ministries ...

Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. and Scott Miller become Co-Chairs of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. and Scott Miller have become Co-Chairs of the ...

Alarming saga of violence against women and children

- on March 8, 2021, to provide access to women, who endured violence, and children in need of special ...

Jakarta air quality improves noticeably with fewer unhealthy days

 Jakarta's air quality from 2012 to 2021 has continued to show a marked improvement as was apparent from a ...

Building caring and sharing ASEAN Community through sports

Despite being affected by COVID-19 restrictions, the Tokyo 2020 Games were held successfully last summer amid hardships ...

Job Creation Law key for resolving palm oil disputes: ministry

The Job Creation Law can help resolve disputes involving palm oil businesses and communities, including indigenous ...

Awaiting RUU TPKS ratification amid prevalent sexual violence

On December 16, the sexual violence prevention bill (RUU TPKS) failed to be brought to the House of ...

KOI optimistic about WADA lifting sanction by March 2022

Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) has said he is optimistic that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ...

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Protecting indigenous people is a Constitutional mandate

The year 2021 draws to a close, with the world still plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic that has mutated to the Omicron ...

Health Ministry confirms three more cases of Omicron

The Health Ministry confirmed more cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus in Indonesia involving three travelers from ...

Riau Islands committed to gender equality, justice: Governor

Governor of Riau Islands Ansar Ahmad affirmed his administration's commitment to fighting for women to realize ...

Indonesian Muslim fashion industry ranked third worldwide: Ministry

The Indonesian Muslim fashion industry was ranked third globally, thereby indicating that the country's halal ...