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Indonesia's free meals program improves students’ skills: official
Antara
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August 9, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program not only provides food but can also help improve students' math and English skills if implemented creatively, according to Vice Minister of Education, Science, and Technology...
Indonesia to give 15,000 laptops to Sekolah Rakyat students
Antara
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August 9, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has announced plans to distribute more than 15,000 laptops to Sekolah Rakyat students to support teaching and learning activities at the free-tuition schools. The announcement...
Indonesian Consulate Repatriates 77 Citizens To Mark 80th Independence Anniversary
Bernama
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August 9, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Johor Bahru has absorbed the cost of ferry tickets and seaport taxes for 77 Indonesians repatriated from Malaysia to Batam, Riau Islands, today, in...
Indonesia eyes stronger Pacific partnerships
FBC News
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August 9, 2025
The Indonesian Embassy in Suva hosted a vibrant, fun day to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence, bringing together communities from Fiji and Indonesia. Held in the lead-up to Independence Day on August 17, the event aimed...
Indonesia's creative economy grew significantly in 11 years: official
Antara
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August 9, 2025
Padang, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - Indonesia's creative economy has recorded remarkable growth over the past 11 years, an official from the Ministry of Creative Economy said on Saturday. "The creative economy has grown substantially from 2013 to...
Bali immigration forms a special task force to crack down on unruly tourists
The Jakarta Post
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he Immigration and Correctional Services Ministry has recently formed a special task force to monitor unruly tourists in Bali, amid growing reports of immigration violations and criminal activity involving foreigners on the popular holiday island....
Indonesian Church Forced to Halt Construction
International Christian Concern
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August 8, 2025
8/8/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — The congregation of the GKJW church in Mojoroto, Kediri City, East Java, Indonesia, is facing a deadlock in its church construction efforts after the city government forcibly halted the...
Indonesia launches special task force to tackle unruly tourists in Bali
Malay Mail
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August 9, 2025
DENPASAR, Aug 9 — In response to a surge in immigration violations and criminal incidents involving foreign visitors, Indonesia’s Immigration and Correctional Services Ministry has established a dedicated task force to monitor and manage unruly...
New Tables in Jakarta – August 2025
Indonesia Expat
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August 9, 2025
Here are our recommendations for six relatively new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars in Jakarta for this month. Looking for new places to indulge your Epicurean delights? Well, Indonesia Expat got you covered. There have been numerous new...
Christian Wildhaber Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Indonesia Expat
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August 9, 2025
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective August 2025. With over 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Christian brings extensive operational...
Free meals program an investment in Indonesian children: PCO
Antara
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August 9, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program reflects Indonesia's commitment to achieving nutritional independence, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). In a statement on Saturday, PCO Deputy for Dissemination...
Volleyball – U21 Women’s World Cup: On which channel and at what time can you watch Tunisia vs. Japan ?
Tunisie Numerique
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August 9, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp This Saturday, August 9, the Tunisian women’s volleyball team continue its 10th appearance at the U21 World Championships in Indonesia. With their third match of the first round against Bulgaria starting at 10:00...
Cyberattack Risk in Indonesia at Alarming Level: Weak Law Enforcement?
Tempo.co
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August 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The 3.64 billion cyberattacks or traffic anomalies recorded in Indonesia from January to July 2025, which nearly surpass the total number in the past five years, paint a troubling picture of the country’s cyber vulnerability....
Today's Top 3 News: Here's Why the Indonesian Gov't Declared August 18 a Collective Leave Day
Tempo.co
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August 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, August 8, 2025. Here are the highlights: Here's Why the Indonesian Gov't Declared August 18 a Collective Leave Day; Indonesia's 10 Richest People in August 2025, According to...
India U20 women on track in Asian Cup Qualifiers after Turkmenistan demolition
The News Mill
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August 9, 2025
The India U20 women’s national team outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, at the Thuwunna Stadium, in Yangon, Myanmar. India led 5-0 at half-time, as per the official...
TNI Searches for OPM Militants Who Burned Indonesian Flags in Papua
Tempo.co
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August 8, 2025
The Head of Information for the TNI's XVII/Cenderawasih Military Command, Colonel Candra Kurniawan, has asserted that burning the Indonesian flag is an unjustifiable act, even when committed by the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua...
Indonesia pushes intellectual property protection for Baliem Valley
Antara
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August 9, 2025
Wamena (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Law is promoting the protection of the Baliem Valley community's intellectual property in Jayawijaya District, Papua Mountains, during the 33rd Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (FBLB) 2025. The protected...
AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India U20 Women’s National Football Team Outclass Turkmenistan With 7–0 Thrashing
Latestly
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August 9, 2025
Mumbai, August 9: The India U20 women's national team outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, at the Thuwunna Stadium, in Yangon, Myanmar. India led 5-0 at half-time, as...
U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India thrashes Turkmenistan 7-0
Madhyamam
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August 8, 2025
Yangon: The India U20 women’s national team outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, at the Thuwunna Stadium, in the Myanmar capital, on Friday. India led 5-0 at half-time,...
Indonesia Awaits Palestine's Approval for Gaza Evacuation Plan
Tempo.co
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August 8, 2025
Indonesia is awaiting official approval from Palestine before it can move forward with a plan to evacuate Gaza residents to Galang Island in the Riau Islands. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Nasir confirmed that the government’s...