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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, 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...
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’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 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...
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....
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,...
Indonesia expands visa-free access to Brazilian, Turkish nationals
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free policy for Brazilian and Turkish nationals, effective on Thursday, as Brazil and Turkey have previously granted visa-free access to Indonesian citizens. Under the policy,...
Indonesia’s DPR Speaker warns against erasing historical facts
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, has urged the Ministry of Culture to ensure that no historical facts are omitted or distorted in the ongoing national history rewriting project. “We must...
Indonesia Boat Capsize: 4 dead, 36 missing
Khaama Press
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July 3, 2025
A boat carrying 65 people capsized off Indonesia’s coast, leaving 4 dead and 36 missing as rescue efforts face rough sea conditions. At least four people have died and 36 others are missing after a boat carrying 65 passengers capsized off the...
Culture Ministry voices support for creative spaces for kids
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Culture is committed to supporting the establishment of creative expression spaces for the younger generation, Executive Director of the ministry’s Museum and Cultural Heritage Management Agency Esti Nurjadin...
Indonesia to launch free health checks in schools soon
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Health will begin implementing its Free Health Screening program in tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools on July 7, with plans to expand to public schools starting August 1. Health Minister Budi Gunadi...
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, Saudi Arabia to strengthen Hajj, health cooperation
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation to improve health facilities and Hajj services for Indonesian pilgrims. “Both parties expressed...
Indonesian minister calls for swift action on national AI agenda
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has called on her ministry to act swiftly and cohesively in implementing strategic agendas, including the development of a national artificial intelligence...
Were donors serious about benefits from projects?
The National
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines sustainability as the extent to which the net benefits of a development intervention continue or are likely to continue. Effective development projects require a shared...
Indonesian lawmaker condemns Israel, urges UN over Gaza Hospital death
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Commission I, Sukamta, has condemned Israel over the death of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital director, Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, in an Israeli air strike on his home in southwest Gaza...
Indonesian President Prabowo performs Umrah during Saudi visit
The Siasat Daily
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July 3, 2025
Makkah: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A photograph of President Prabowo dressed in the ihram, traditionally worn...
Indonesia Customs Issues New Rules for Imported Personal Belongings
Tempo.co
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July 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Finance Ministry has issued new regulations detailing the types of personal belongings, or "moved goods," imported from abroad that are exempt from import duties. This...