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Finance ministry says about $140 million spent so far on free meals program

Launched in January, the vaunted programme has reached just 3.27 million recipients as of April 29, with more than 1,000 kitchens operating across the archipelago, the ministry said. 

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Americas

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid. ...

1 day ago
Americas

BRICS shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement

In the statement, Brazil said the group's foreign ministers expressed "serious concern at the prospect of a fragmented global economy and the weakening of multilateralism" at their gathering in Rio de Janeiro.  ...

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The Latest

Companies

Indosat Q1 Report: Book Progressive Net Profit and ARPU Growth

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported progressive results across most key performance indicators in the first quarter of 2025, despite navigating an extremely competitive and challenging industry environment. These outcomes reflect the company’s disciplined execution and continued commitment to supporting Indonesia’s digital and artificial intelligence development journey.

1 day ago
Americas

US Senate rejects bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

A narrowly divided United States Senate rejected the latest bipartisan bid to block President Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, just hours after the federal government reported that the nation's economy contracted for the first time in three years amid the chaos of the president's tariff policies.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

EV industry urges govt to reinstate two-wheeler subsidies as market slows

A plan to review the subsidy program for a possible extension has been shelved as the government awaits clarity on the impact of US trade policies.

1 day ago
Tech

Spain grid operator report warned of blackout risk from renewables

The head of Spain's electricity operator REE downplayed Wednesday a recent report by the firm which warned of "severe" risks of power cuts linked to the "high" use of renewable energy in the country.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Furniture exporters decry new quarantine rule

The Indonesian Furniture and Craft Association (HIMKI) says a new rule imposed by the Indonesian Quarantine Agency that extends its commodity list will hamper the export of furniture and handicrafts.

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Economy premium

RI secures $60m for floating solar project through JETP

Standard Chartered, Germany's development finance institution DEG and France’s Proparco on Tuesday announced a US$60 million investment to fund the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Indonesia.

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Society premium

Free meals program lacks public transparency, accountability: ICW

Recent findings by antigraft watchdog Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) showed President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship initiative, the free nutritious meal program, lacks key principles of good governance, showing poor accountability and transparency and leaving it vulnerable to fund mismanagement.

1 day ago
Society premium

BGN to improve food safety standards following mass poisoning incidents

The free nutritious meals program has faced intense public scrutiny following several food poisoning incidents that have caused hundreds of students to be hospitalized since its launch in January.

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Economy premium

Industry minister admits legal loopholes enable transshipment through RI

Textile associations have urged provincial Trade Ministry offices, which are authorized to issue certificates of origin (SKA), to tighten the issuance procedures and verify whether export goods are genuinely produced in Indonesia.

1 day ago
Society premium

Govt urged to disclose coal power plants' emissions data

Experts and activists believe that making data about emissions produced by coal-fired power plants across Java available to the public will help the country in its effort to shift away from fossil fuels.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Ministry plans to make use of unlicensed oil wells

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry plans to formulate a regulation for utilizing unlicensed oil wells to ramp up oil and gas lifting in the country.  

2 days ago
Weekend Five

The Wellness Stack: Five popular supplements

We examine five of the more popular supplements today, check the research on them and consult with a doctor.

2 days ago
Regulations

Tax Stimulus Boosts Indonesia’s Economic Recovery

In 2024, Indonesia experienced a slowdown in inflation, reaching a record low of 1.57 percent. While this indicates price stability, it also signals the need for greater stimulus to sustain economic growth.

2 days ago
Academia premium

Farewell to the pope who loved the world

Pope Francis' personal net worth at the time of his death was estimated at no more than $100, a powerful testimony to a life of service over accumulation. 

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Archipelago

Medan councilor investigated for viral assault of flight attendant

A video of an altercation between Megawati Zebua and a Wings Air flight attendant recently went viral on social media. In the footage, the Medan councilor is seen pushing the flight attendant in the neck as they argue in the aisle of the plane.

2 days ago
Companies premium

Explore nearby, spend wisely: intra-provincial travel boom

Many households are now exploring destinations closer to home to reduce expenditures.

2 days ago
Economy

China's manufacturing shrinks in April as trade war bites

China's manufacturing activity shrank in April after growing at its highest rate in a year the previous month, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing fights an intensifying trade war with the United States.

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Entertainment premium

Gunpowder and unspoken tension set Mouly Surya's 'Perang Kota' ablaze

Director-writer Mouly Surya and actor Jerome Kurnia discuss their theatrical adaptation of the Mochtar Lubis classic and why complicated people make an "interesting" cinematic experience.

2 days ago
Archipelago premium

Widespread flood continue to inundate Jayawijaya five days on

Jayawijaya Regent Athenius Munib said that access to several inundated areas remains severely limited due to difficult terrain. He added that some districts can only be reached via speedboat, complicating efforts to gather data and distribute assistance.

2 days ago
Politics premium

Jokowi faces storm of lawsuits six months after stepping down

Six months after stepping down from the nation’s top post, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been the target of a barrage of lawsuits, which analysts say underscores the accumulated disapproval over his presidency.

2 days ago
Academia premium

Employed and exhausted, the silent struggle of the working majority

Many individuals find that to secure a higher salary, one that not only covers daily expenses but also allows for savings and improved living standards, they must sacrifice personal time and well-being.

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Society premium

KPK survey shows ‘integrity crisis’ in education sector

Indonesia’s education sector sees a drop on its integrity index score from a survey conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), due to academic dishonesty and corrupt behaviors among teachers and lecturers, among other factors.

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Opinion premium

Analysis: Shadow leadership, Jokowi’s attempt to cling to power

The influence of former president Joko ‘’Jokowi’’ Widodo on the government of his successor President Prabowo Subianto looks to remain intact, despite the former’s promise to stop creating an image of shadow leadership in the country.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia calls for stronger cooperation at BRICS summit

Foreign Minister Sugiono has urged BRICS to deepen cooperation and strengthen its leadership in fostering global peace, amid the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine as well as the trade tensions under United States President Donald Trump, marking Indonesia’s debut at the bloc’s ministerial talks held this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2 days ago
Editorial

Comprehensive, strategic ties with China

Indonesia could nudge China to stop dragging its feet in concluding negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, something that ASEAN has been pushing for from Beijing for over two decades.

2 days ago
Regulations

US needs precision manufacturing, not textile industry: Bessent

"The goal here is to bring back the high quality industrial jobs to the US. President (Donald) Trump is interested in the jobs of the future, not the jobs of the past," Bessent told reporters at a White House briefing.

2 days ago
Companies premium

Prabowo scolds ‘bad’ SOEs directors behind closed doors

During the closed-door meeting, the President called on SOEs executives to end inefficiency and misconduct, ordered Danantara’s board to evaluate their performance and warned that directors who fail to deliver would be replaced.

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Fri, May 2, 2025

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