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Envision Racing’s Sebastien Buemi gets Nico Mueller’s Jakarta podium after penalty is revoked
The Times of India
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July 5, 2025
Image credit: Sebastien Buemi/Instagram Coming as major good news for Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi, the removal of a time penalty from the last Jakarta race has landed him on the podium. Buemi is now officially promoted to third place,...
Indonesia eyes 13-year compulsory education with law revision
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Padang (ANTARA) - The Indonesian parliament is revising the National Education System (Sisdiknas) Law to extend compulsory education from 12 to 13 years. This initiative was revealed by Hetifah Sjaifudian, Chair of Commission X at the House of...
Indonesia: Accelerating National AI Agenda for Inclusive Growth
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia is accelerating efforts to solidify its position in the digital era, with Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid calling for urgent, coordinated action on the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) agenda....
Indonesia’s free school meal scheme under fire after food poisoning, protests and delays
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA, July 4 — When an Indonesian mother dropped off her daughter at school in May, she did not expect her to become violently sick after eating lunch from the government’s new billion-dollar free meal programme. “My daughter had a stomachache,...
From Leaf to Life: Indonesia’s Herbal Giant Eyes Ethiopia
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
Healing Rooted in the Soil Across Ethiopia’s sweeping highlands and arid lowlands, an ancient tradition continues to flourish: the use of stems, seeds, leaves, roots, and flowers to heal the body and protect the spirit. For generations,...
Brazil Cannot Sue Indonesian Govt Over Juliana Marins' Death, Minister Says
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, spoke up about the death of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who died after falling into a ravine on Mount Rinjani....
Ministry warns of rampant violence against women, children
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Women Empowerment And Child Protection Ministry expressed concern over 13,845 cases of violence towards women and children recorded until June 2025. Some of these cases involved perpetrators who were parents or family members of...
Five Israeli Troops Killed in Bomb Attack in Northern Gaza
Tempo.co
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July 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in a bombing and subsequent attack by Palestinian fighters in northernGaza, the military confirmed on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. According to a statement cited by Anadolu and...
Indonesians having fewer kids due to job, housing crunch: UNFPA
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that Indonesians want large families, but are deciding to have fewer children due to the challenging economic and social climate in the country. More than 77 percent of...
Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta
Indonesia Expat
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July 5, 2025
Share Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta A spectacular live tuna-cutting performance, exquisite Japanese cuisine, and global seafood creations await at Anigre Restaurant’s Maguro Matsuri. Elevate your...
Indonesia’s free meal program stunted by delays, protests, poisonings
The Manila Times
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA — When an Indonesian mother dropped off her daughter at school in May, she did not expect her to become violently sick after eating lunch from the government’s new billion-dollar free meal program. “My daughter had a stomachache, diarrhea...
Navigating religious harmony in the age of social media
The Jakarta Post
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ndonesia's religious harmony has historically been rooted in deeply held values of community, tolerance and shared identity. However, in today's hyperconnected world, this harmony is increasingly shaped and tested by digital spaces. Religious...
Will Google stay committed to Indonesia's publisher rights?
The Jakarta Post
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n February 2024, Indonesia took a long-overdue step to address the growing imbalances between global tech platforms and domestic publishers by enacting Presidential Regulation No. 32/2024 on the Responsibility of the Digital Platforms to Support...
Indonesia’s free meal programme faces backlash after food poisonings
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
It was slated to reach as many as 17.5 million children this year to the tune of US$4.3 billion ($7b). But so far it has only served five million students nationwide from January to mid-June, according to the Finance Ministry. The poisoning issues...
Indonesia, France boost film cooperation at Networking Night
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Culture held the French–Indonesia Film Networking Night on Wednesday, bringing together film industry players from both countries to follow up on cooperation opportunities in the film sector with France. “I hope...
Singapore Pet Festival 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever at Marina Bay Sands
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clubpets is proud to announce the return of the Singapore Pet Festival (SGPF), Singapore’s premier pet lifestyle showcase, from 1–3 August 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, spanning Halls A,...
Prabowo Highlights Climate Change, Global Health Crisis at BRICS Summit
Tempo.co
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July 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted climate change and global health crisis during a meeting with leaders of the participating countries on the second day of the High-Level Conference (KTT) BRICS 2025 in Rio de...
Indonesia: Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Bali Island; 4 Dead, Over 30 Missing
News24
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July 3, 2025
Four people have been confirmed dead after a ferry carrying dozens of people and vehicles sank in the Bali Strait, of Indonesia, local media reported on Thursday. Indonesia news agency, Antara, said the Tunu Pratama Jaya roll-on/roll-off vessel...
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Turkish citizens
Yeni Safak
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Indonesia on Thursday began granting visa-free entry to Turkish citizens, according to the state-run Antara News Agency. Jakarta also announced visa-free access for Brazilian citizens. Under the new immigration policy, Turkish and Brazilian...
Indonesia Removes Visa Rules for Brazilian and Turkish Citizens to Push Tourism
The Global Economics
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia granted 30-day visa-free travel to Brazilian and Turkish citizens to encourage investment, trade, and tourism between the two countries. Brazilian and Turkish citizens can now enter Indonesia without a visa, which is a rare privilege in...