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Indonesia Expects Serpong-Bogor Toll Road to Boost Foreign Investment
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, stated that the Serpong-Bogor toll road via Parung could stimulate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI). "The presence of FDI not only increases capital, but also...
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Indonesia's National Internship Program Opens October 15: Here's How to Apply
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The registration for Indonesia's national internship program "Siap Kerja" will be open from October 7 to 13, 2025. This internship program is for D3, D4, and S1 college graduates and is one of the eight acceleration programs...
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Indonesian Govt to Lift TikTok Suspension Once Platform Meets All Conditions
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) is ready to restore the temporary suspension of the registration of electronic system organizers (TDPSE) owned by TikTok Pte Ltd. The Director General of Digital...
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Jakarta International Championship 2025: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout
The Asian Tour confirmed adding the Jakarta International Championship as a new event to its International Series, with an aim to bring more excitement and thrill to the end of the season. As part of the fifth leg of the International Series,...
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Indonesia eyes rice self-sufficiency with smart agriculture
Subang, W Java (ANTARA) - The Ministry of National Development Planning has encouraged young farmers to embrace modern agriculture through the adoption of smart precision farming, with the goal of accelerating food self-sufficiency and...
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International journey, sense of mission lead to a destination restaurant in Alabama
You could call Rayza’s a destination restaurant, and you’d be right in more ways than one. Yes, foodies across Lower Alabama have found it’s worth the drive – but that’s nothing compared to the distance its namesake owner covered to find his place...
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Jakarta aims to certify free meal kitchens within two weeks
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government is requiring all kitchens under the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) program to obtain hygiene and sanitation certification (SLHS) to ensure food safety. "If everything goes smoothly, the SLHS...
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Ahead of 80th Anniversary, TNI Holds Interfaith Prayer in Jakarta
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) held a multi-faith prayer gathering ahead of the 80th Anniversary at the National Monument (Monas) area in Central Jakarta, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event was attended by...
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Frustration over government: Rival rallies in Madagascar after deadly Gen Z protests
Supporters and opponents of Madagascar's cornered government faced off at a distance in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday, after days of deadly youth-led protests that the president has called an attempted coup. The protests, inspired by...
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US basketballer could face execution in Indonesia over cannabis gummies
Unlike his fellow American basketball player, Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drug offence abroad. When Jarred Shaw, an American basketball player in Indonesia, stepped down to the lobby in his...
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Today's Top 3 News: Mandatory Halal Certification for Food Stalls and Cosmetics in Indonesia Effective October 2026
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Here are the highlights: Mandatory Halal Certification for Food Stalls and Cosmetics in Indonesia Effective October 2026; Unique Umrah Experience: Cruise Ship...
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Govt Admits Some Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia Built Without Proper Permits
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) acknowledges that several traditional Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia were built without following formal procedures beforehand. These traditional boarding schools were mostly...
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Live stream on RTL Today and RTL Play: MotoGP™: Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia – Sunday 6am, main race at 9am
Follow the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia live on RTL Today on Sunday, with races starting at 6am. The main event, the MotoGP race, begins at 9pm. Enjoy the action live! Between March and November, a total of 22 Grand Prix from 19 different...
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Prabowo, Jokowi meet in Jakarta for nearly two-hour talk
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto received the visit of his predecessor Joko Widodo – popularly known as Jokowi — and held a talk for nearly two hours at Prabowo's private residence in Jakarta on Saturday afternoon. The...
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Indonesia's TNI holds interfaith prayer before 80th anniversary
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has held an interfaith prayer gathering ahead of its 80th anniversary celebration, which falls on Sunday, October 5. The event took place at the National Monument (Monas) Square in...
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Pakistan Takes U-Turn On Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan; PM Shehbaz Backs Deal After Minister's Criticism
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Pakistan has backtracked on its position regarding US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, following an initial critique by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Prime Minister Shehbaz...
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Minister urges regions to prepare hospitals for specialty training
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian urged regional governments to play an active role in preparing regional public hospitals to become teaching hospitals as part of efforts to realize equal distribution of specialist doctors....
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Indonesia sees transmigration as key to national development strategy
Bantul, Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government's transmigration program is not merely about relocating people but forms part of a broader national development strategy, Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi said on Saturday....
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Indonesian official calls for collaboration to empower disabled
Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian official has called for stronger collaboration among government, private sector, and communities to better empower people with disabilities. Speaking at the opening of the Special Kids Expo (SPEKIX) 2025 in Jakarta...
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Indonesia freezes TikTok’s operating license for 'incomplete data' on livestream function during protests
Indonesia on Friday froze TikTok's operation license over its non-compliance with the country's regulation requirements by not providing adequate data on its livestream activities during the recent protests. "This step reflects the government's...
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