Indonesia Confirms Riot Involving 97 Citizens at Online Scam Site in Cambodia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed a riot involving dozens of Indonesian nationals in Chrey Thum City, Kandal Province, Cambodia, on October 17, 2025. The incident reportedly involved workers who had...

Indonesia's Subianto seeks global stage in his first year

Former general Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated as Indonesia's eighth president on October 20, 2024, after winning the February election by a landslide and marking a major shift in leadership for the world's fourth most populous nation. In his...

Indonesia’s MBG serves 1.4 billion free meals in first year: Prabowo

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, the government has provided 1.4 billion portions of quality food to 36.7 million citizens since its launch on January 6. "As of...

Wildly Intense Trailer for Netflix's Indonesian Zombie Film THE ELIXIR

Netflix just unleashed the official trailer for The Elixir, an Indonesian zombie horror thriller that looks absolutely insane. The film mixes gnarly undead chaos with dark comedy and a splash of cultural flavor. Directed by Kimo Stamboel, one half...

Spike in influenza cases in Indonesia prompts calls for stronger public health measures

JAKARTA - A jump in cases of Influenza A nationwide over the past few weeks has prompted calls for the government to bolster health protocols and boost awareness to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly. In...

Minister Says Difficult to Maintain Ranking as Indonesia's Competitiveness Falls 13 Places

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, revealed that Indonesia's manufacturing industry has grown by 4.94 percent in the past year. But this growth is colored with structural challenges that caused Indonesia's...

ASIA/INDONESIA - Camillian delegation in Indonesia celebrates the second priestly ordination of the year in Flores

Maumere – A significant milestone in the 16-year history of the Camillian mission in Indonesia was the recent ordination of four new priests at the St. Camillus Seminary in Maumere. The ceremony took place on October 19 and was the second...

A Problematic First Year for Indonesia’s President

On April 7, nearly six months since assuming office, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sat down with seven Indonesian journalists to give a rambling three and half hour interview. One comment stood out. Marking his own presidency’s...

Indonesia Travel Itineraries: 1 Week to 3 Weeks

Lots of people think of Bali when they hear Indonesia. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. This country has around 17,000 islands, each with something different to offer. Wild volcanoes. Jungle so thick you could get lost. Quiet islands with tall...

Indonesia trains 30,000 MBG food handlers to boost nutrition standards

..through these kitchens that we nurture a generation of smart, healthy, and competitive talents,Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has organized technical training for 30,000 food handlers managing Free Nutritious...

Indonesia moves to secure Hajj assets in Saudi under Prabowo's order

We will oversee every step related to the transfer of assets and human resources, ensuring that each is carried out in an orderly and accountable manner,Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Attorney General’s Office...

Indonesian Students at Jambi University Research Black Seed to Fight Bad Breath

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A team of students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Jambi (Unja) is researching the potential of black seed essential oil as a solution for mouth odor. The ongoing research is funded...

Indonesian students to protest Prabowo’s policies on first anniversary of turbulent presidency

JAKARTA, Oct 20 — Indonesian student groups are planning a protest on the first anniversary of Prabowo Subianto’s government in Jakarta today, two months after violent demonstrations rocked the country, as the president holds a cabinet meeting to...

Gov't to expedite chronic disease control initiative to workplaces

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Health Ministry plans to expand the Chronic Illness Control Program (Prolanis) to companies and workplaces to improve access to long-term disease management for employees, a senior official said on Monday. The...

Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Food Poisoning Toll Increases Again to 13,168 People

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) recorded an increase in victims of food poisoning from the free nutritious meal program (MBG) from October 13 to 19, 2025. During this period, as many as 1,602 children were...

Indonesian students to protest as Prabowo marks one year in office

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian student groups are planning a protest on the first anniversary of Prabowo Subianto’s government in Jakarta on Monday, two months after violent demonstrations rocked the country, as the president holds a cabinet...

Indonesia: Balancing Innovation and Safety for an AI-Powered Future

President Prabowo Subianto has urged young people to remain vigilant in an era of rapid technological advancement, highlighting the dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a powerful tool and a potential source of deception. Speaking at the...

Bio Farma committed to develop vaccine independence, health resilience

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bio Farma emphasized its commitment to continuously strengthening vaccine independence and global health resilience by creating a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable global vaccine ecosystem. President Director of Bio...

How to Keep Your Bones Healthy in Old Age

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As people age, they begin to experience gradual bone loss. The risk of fractures and osteoporosis also increases. A Harvard study shows that bone strength begins to decline at an average rate of 1 percent per year after age 40....

Bahlil is the Worst-Performing Indonesian Minister, Says Survey

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The research institution Center for Economic and Law Studies, or Celios, conducted performance assessment surveys for the ministers in Indonesia's Red and White Cabinet. The surveys were conducted within the first year of...