Asia Indonesia Amnesty has been granted to 176.984 people, between prisoners and children in conflict with the law, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day
Asia Indonesia The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has made available 10 shares of scholarships for residents of Natuna, Riau Islands, to pursue higher studies at the country's Tourism Polytechnics
Asia Indonesia 70.000 water pumps will be delivered to Indonesian regions by September 2024 to ensure that agricultural productivity remains stable and anticipate a potential long drought, according to plans by the Ministry of Agriculture
Asia Indonesia The central government intends to implement the direct assistance programme for farmers in 2026, part of the transformation to increase national food security; the will mechanism will be tested next year
Asia Indonesia In an attempt to increase tourist visits and stimulate the economy, Indonesia is planning to offer free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries, including India, China, Australia, US, UK and Russia
Asia Indonesia The development of microalgae biotechnology to create high-value products is being supported by the Minister of Industry; microalgae have high development potential given the country's favourable environmental conditions
Asia Indonesia Flights will be added to the Capital City of Nusantara in East Kalimantan to support the celebration of Indonesian Independence Day on 17 August 2024, assured Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi
Asia Indonesia Over the past three years, Indonesia has faced a 'pornography emergency', revealed the chairman of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, Ai Maryati, stating that child pornography is also widespread at the interstate level
Asia Indonesia The government will build 335 earthquake-resistant houses for families badly affected by the recent cold lava eruption of Mount Marapi, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency assured
Asia Indonesia The country's commitment to the empowerment of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics has been emphasised by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection
Asia Indonesia The construction of the double track railway at Joglo Junction in Solo, Central Java, which will be Indonesia's longest elevated railway, is proceeding and is now expected to be completed by September 2024 relieving traffic at the intersection
Asia Indonesia Over 2.100 people have been displaced after Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi began erupting, producing a column of smoke and ash, and a possible tsunami also caused by lava and rocks falling into the sea
Asia Indonesia During the 2024 Eid al-Fitr exodus a decrease of 15% in accidents has been reported compared to last year's Eid, from 2.159 to 1.835 nationally; the National Police Traffic Corps also specifies fatalities decreased by 3%