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Indonesian police target 200 kitchens for free meals program
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) plans to establish 200 kitchens at regional police headquarters this year to support the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. The initiative was first announced by Police Chief...
Indonesia discussing sea routes for Hajj, Umrah
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is exploring the option of sending Umrah and Hajj pilgrims via the sea route with Saudi Arabian authorities. “We see great potential in opening this sea route for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. We have...
UK doctors cut ties with Israeli medical body over Gaza genocide
Al Mayadeen
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July 11, 2025
Citing complicity in war crimes and failure to uphold medical ethics, UK doctors take a stand against "Israel" by backing BDS and suspending institutional ties. The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted overwhelmingly to suspend its ties...
Danantara, JBIC partner to advance Indonesia's green economy
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to accelerate Indonesia's transition to a digitally connected...
Wonderful Indonesia Unveils the Beauty of Its Top Destinations Across Rome
Breaking Travel News
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July 11, 2025
Wonderful Indonesia, the official tourism campaign of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, is bringing the country’s rich culture, nature, and hospitality to the heart of Rome this July. From July 1 to 31, 2025, Indonesian tourism...
Fischer Medical with City of Jember to support Indonesia’s fight against tuberculosis
Pharmabiz.com
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Fischer Medical Ventures (FMV) has inked a public-private initiative in partnership with the City of Jember, Indonesia, supporting the city with multiple portable, AI-enabled digital x-ray systems designed for mobility, low-radiation exposure, and...
To stand with Palestine, Indonesia must cut ties with the Tony Blair Institute
Middle East Monitor
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a steadfast supporter of Palestine. Government officials deliver speeches condemning Israeli aggression, and mass demonstrations regularly call for justice and liberation. The country’s constitution...
Indonesian women urged to join village cooperatives program
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Samarinda (ANTARA) - Indonesian women are being encouraged to take a more active role in strengthening rural economies by joining the government’s Red and White Village Cooperatives initiative. Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium...
PT Sari Teknologi: Tracing the Journey of the Robot Maker Featured by Indonesian Police
Tempo.co
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July 11, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Sari Teknologi is developing the 22nd out of a total of 27 types of robots exhibited by the Indonesian National Police in the peak event of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara, on July 1. The entity is also the creator of...
Kimpton arrives in Indonesia: a first for IHG
TPH News
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July 11, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K. to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will also be the first IHG hotel to open in the...
Prabowo’s policies spark both hope and concern in Indonesia
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia’s new administration faces challenges sustaining populist programs and addressing fears of pre-democratic era measures. Oct. 20, 2024: Crowds gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to welcome Prabowo Subianto as he arrived for his inauguration...
Malawi shines globally as 13 students secure prestigious Indonesian scholarships
The Maravi Post
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July 11, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has made a significant mark on the global academic stage after 13 of its students were awarded the prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship by the Government of Indonesia. This fully-funded program is...
Indonesia’s Chief Negotiator Heads to US to Discuss Tariffs
Financial Post
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July 8, 2025
Indonesia has offered the US near-zero tariffs for more than 1,700 commodities, which would cover nearly 70% of American shipments to the country. That includes key sectors requested by the US, including electronics, machinery, chemicals,...
Qatar to place Indonesian migrant workers in health, hospitality, and IT jobs
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 11, 2025
Qatar and Indonesia are preparing to formalise a bilateral agreement that will enable the placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Qatar’s key growth sectors, namely health, hospitality, and information technology (IT). The initiative is part of...
IHG Launches First Kimpton Hotel in Indonesia
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will...
Indonesia: FSA to draft new health insurance rules
Asia Insurance Review
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Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, or OJK) is set to draft a new regulation aimed at reinforcing the national health insurance framework. The move follows a working meeting with Commission XI of the Indonesian House...
'Medicine can be imported, doctors cannot': IDF killing of hundreds of Gaza medical workers deepens health system crisis
Haaretz
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July 8, 2025
An Israel Air Force jet fired a missile at a tent in northwest Khan Yunis on Saturday. At least four men were killed in the strike: Dr. Musa Khafajeh, a top gynecologist in Gaza, and three of his children. Besides Dr. Khafajeh, Israeli fire has...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
IOL
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Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...
Indonesia denies BRICS Summit targets US after Trump tariff threat
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (ANTARA) - BRICS, the multinational organization that Indonesia recently joined as a full member, harbors no ill will toward other countries, especially the United States, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha...
Indonesia invites BRICS to accelerate energy transition
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Rio de Janeiro (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited BRICS nations to intensify collaboration in addressing the climate crisis, especially by accelerating the transition to clean energy to mitigate its effects. The president...