Indonesia’s BPJS Kesehatan claims Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's state health insurer, BPJS Kesehatan, has become the first Indonesian organization to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, its president director, Ali Ghufron Mukti, revealed. "Since Indonesia's independence,...

Jakarta turns empty toll spaces into child-friendly green zones

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to transform unused spaces beneath toll roads into green public areas for residents, especially children, as part of efforts to expand recreational and child-friendly environments in the...

Indonesia recovers Rp1.7T in corruption funds in Prabowo's first year

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has successfully recovered Rp1.7 trillion (US$102.5 million) in embezzled state funds from corruption suspects during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. "The total value was obtained from...

Saudia Airlines Flight From Jakarta to Medina Diverted to Thiruvananthapuram; Here’s Why

A Saudia Airlines flight en route from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Sunday, October 19. The airport authorities confirmed the diversion following a medical emergency onboard. An Indonesian...

Saudi Airlines Flight From Jakarta To Madeena Diverted To Trivandrum. Here's What Went Wrong

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 19:34 IST The flight was diverted to Trivandrum due to a medical emergency. An Indonesian passenger onboard lost consciousness. File Photo | Reuters A Saudia Airlines flight on Sunday was diverted to Trivandrum due...

Indonesia sets 20% village co-op revenue allocation for rural govts

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto stated 20 percent of the revenue generated by the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) program would be transferred to the rural government's budget....

Indonesia’s free-lunch programme under fire

SAGULING, Indonesia - Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on campus, which included fried chicken, rice, lettuce...

Jakarta to ban dog, cat meat trade to curb rabies risks

akarta plans to ban the trade of dog and cat meat to curb rabies risks and promote animal welfare, a move welcomed by activists but opposed by some local businesses citing cultural and economic concerns. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced...

Gaza truce ‘exceeding’ expectations, US says, despite Israeli violations

Oct 22, 2025 News (AL-JAZEERA) US envoy Steve Witkoff says the Gaza ceasefire is “exceeding” expectations despite deadly Israeli attacks across the Palestinian territory with 13 bodies received by hospitals over the past day. Pressure on Israel...

Indonesia sees Sanur, Kura Kura SEZs as new engines of Bali's economy

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Bank Indonesia (BI) Bali Representative Office considers two Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Sanur Health and Kura Kura Bali, as new engines of economic growth in the region. "This will become the basis for investment growth...

Philippines Investigates Source of Cesium-137-Contaminated Container Shipment to Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Philippine authorities will investigate the source of a shipment of 14 containers of zinc concentrate powder, commonly used for battery powder, from the Philippines to Indonesia, after the powder was found to be contaminated...

Health ministry certifies 326 kitchens under free meal program

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Health Ministry announced that to date, around 326 kitchens under the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program have received hygiene and sanitation certification, as part of efforts to prevent further cases of mass poisoning....

Airport authorities make shocking discovery during X-ray inspection: 'Quarantine plays a vital role'

"This case demonstrates the effective synergy between agencies." by Simon SageOctober 21, 2025 Authorities in Indonesia managed to intercept the illegal shipment of a bird of paradise, according to Antara News. What's happening? Airline personnel...

Indonesia aims to detect more tuberculosis cases in 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus stated that a country's level of development can be reflected in its success in eliminating tuberculosis (TB). Therefore, he is committed to expanding public education to identify and...

Health check program reaches nearly 42 million participants

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced on Friday that around 44.9 million people have registered for the government’s free health screening program (CKG), with approximately 41.89 million having already undergone...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 19, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.PHNOM PENH, MANILA MAINTAIN HEALTHY TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia and the Philippines will maintain strong diplomatic and regional cooperation that dates from 1957. They aim to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade,...

Jakarta Moves to Mitigate Extreme Heat

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta government has prepared several measures to address the impact of extreme heat this week. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) previously stated that the daily maximum temperature in Jakarta...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 19, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.PHNOM PENH, MANILA MAINTAIN HEALTHY TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia and the Philippines will maintain strong diplomatic and regional cooperation that dates from 1957. They aim to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade,...

Global leaders unite to invest in health for economic growth

The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business...

Can Courts Combat Plastic Pollution? Lessons From Indonesia (Commentary)

By Syahriza Alkohir Anggoro There have been many successful legal actions in the Global North and Global South in recent years on plastics, from citizen lawsuits to class actions, usually targeting governments or producers. More such lawsuits are...