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

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

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

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

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%

State toll road operator PT Jasa Marga announced that it has temporarily suspended the expiration of the electronic toll card during the homeward and outward exodus season during Eid al-Fitr

Notwithstanding the ongoing construction of a new capital city, the Centre for Economic Reform Indonesia said that the metropolitan city of Jakarta has the potential to become an economic and commercial hub capable of competing with global cities

The number of dengue cases in Indonesia decreased by 30% in 2023 on the previous year, the Ministry of Health reported

Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo expressed optimism that the Indonesian para badminton and para athletics teams could win gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympic Games

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has decided to consider Indonesia's application for new membership

The National Food Agency is implementing five measures to ensure the availability of rice and stabilise prices nationwide

The president of the Indonesian Medical Association stated that of the total 226.190 doctors in Indonesia, about 160.000 reside in western Indonesia, underlining a problem that the health system has been facing for a long time

241.000 Indonesian pilgrims will perform the Hajj this year, sending the largest contingent ever to Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom approved the quota for Indonesia for 2024, up from 221.000 in 2023