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Indonesia's DPR to form oversight team for govt's history rewrite
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) will form a special team to oversee the national history rewriting project initiated by the Ministry of Culture, to ensure it is carried out properly. DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco...
Indonesia’s Sekolah Rakyat to include street children, says official
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Bandung (ANTARA) - Sekolah Rakyat, Indonesia’s tuition-free school program for children from poor families, is also intended to serve street children, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. Speaking in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, Idit...
Gilas women lose steam vs Chinese Taipei to end Jones Cup stint
Philippine STAR
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- Gilas Pilipinas women exited like how it started with another defeat to host Chinese Taipei, this time absorbing a 76-57 loss to Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation at the close of the 2025 Women’s Jones Cup Sunday...
Ejen Ali 2: Hit movie scores big in Indonesia as versatile actor Azman Zulkiply continues to shine as voice actor
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2), the highly anticipated sequel to Malaysia’s hit animated feature, is enjoying a strong run in Indonesia, with its theatrical release now extended to 240 cinemas, more than triple the number when it premiered on June...
Indonesian Chess Player Shafira Devi Herfesa Heads to 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Chess Association (PB Percasi) officially announced that Woman International Master (WIM) Shafira Devi Herfesa and Evi Juliana will compete in the 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup, which will take place in...
Minister asks game industry to protect children from violent content
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has asked the national gaming industry ecosystem to protect children by restricting access to violent content for underage users. “We want Indonesia’s gaming industry to...
SW Papua wants to build state university to answer educational needs
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Sorong, Southwest Papua (ANTARA) - The Southwest Papua Provincial Government has proposed the establishment of a state university to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology as an important step in addressing the region's...
Pramono focuses on education, health, economy for quality families
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung emphasized his administration’s commitment to addressing core issues in education, health, and welfare to help build resilient families in the capital city. "Based on my observations, Jakarta still...
Indonesia sets cultural advancement as core of 2025–2029 plan
Antara
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July 5, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs has announced that the National Action Plan for Cultural Advancement (RAN-PK) will serve as a key reference for Indonesia’s development strategy. “Culture is...
Taiwan qualifies for 2026 Women's Asian Cup with win over Indonesia
Focus Taiwan
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July 6, 2025
Taipei, July 6 (CNA) Taiwan's women's soccer team officially qualified for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia after defeating Indonesia 2-1 in Tangerang, Indonesia, on Saturday to top their qualifying group. Taiwan got a goal on a...
BRICS Summit: Prabowo to voice Indonesia's role as bridge builder
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto will highlight Indonesia’s stance and role as a bridge builder during the country’s first-ever participation in the BRICS Summit, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Ministry of...
Thousands run Bali’s cliffs in 2025 Culture Run event
Antara
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July 6, 2025
Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - Around 4,000 runners took on the dramatic karst cliffs of Pandawa Beach in Bali during the Bank BPD Bali Culture Run 2025 on Sunday. “This event combines health, tourism, and cultural promotion through sport,” said Bank...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, an Avid Player of Video Games, Drives Cultural Transformation in the Once-Repressive Monarchy
The New York Sun
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July 6, 2025
The following is an excerpt from Karen Elliott House’s forthcoming book, ‘The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia.’ Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to create opportunities for fun in the...
Crowds flock to final day of Star Education Fair in JB
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
JOHOR BARU: The Star Education Fair continued to draw crowds on its second day as visitors explored study options and scholarship opportunities. Organised by Star Media Group, the two-day fair features 40 institutions occupying over 55 booths,...
India snatch Women's Asian Cup spot, Nepal narrowly miss out
Daily Star
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July 5, 2025
Sun Jul 6, 2025 12:43 AM Last update on: Sun Jul 6, 2025 12:54 AM Star Sports Report Sun Jul 6, 2025 12:43 AM Last update on: Sun Jul 6, 2025 12:54 AM Chinese Taipei, North Korea, India, the Philippines, Uzbekistan and Vietnam confirmed their...
Inclusive protection for women, children needs joint efforts
Antara
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July 5, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry highlighted that collaboration among ministries, institutions, regional governments, the private sector, and international partners is crucial to building an inclusive...
Boar escape sparks scrutiny of crowded South Jakarta animal shelter
The Jakarta Post
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privately-managed animal shelter in Pejaten, South Jakarta, is facing mounting pressure following the escape of a rescued wild boar from its facility last month, prompting nearby residents to call for its immediate closure. Shelter founder Susana...
Indonesia, France explore film industry collaboration
Antara
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July 5, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy is exploring strategic collaboration with France in the film industry, including in co-production, exchange of talents, and creative training. “As part of our strategic efforts to encourage...
Jakarta smoke-free zones won't hurt small businesses: CHED
Antara
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July 5, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The designation of smoke-free zones in Jakarta is not expected to negatively affect small businesses, according to the Center of Human and Economic Development (CHED) at Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Technology and Business,...
Pakistan women beat Kyrgyzstan, finish second in AFC Qualifiers
The Nation
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July 6, 2025
LAHORE - Pakistan women’s football team concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign on a high note, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in their final group match and finishing second among four teams. Despite the impressive win and finishing...