National Resilience
The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.
Agriculture Minister targets food self-sufficiency within three months
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that Indonesia is on track to achieve food self-sufficiency within the next two to three months, fulfilling a key target set by President Prabowo Subianto.
UN Envoy warns of rapid decline in lake ecosystems, calls for urgent action
The United Nations Special Envoy for Water Affairs, Retno Marsudi, has warned that the quality of global lake ecosystems has deteriorated sharply since the 1970s, with biodiversity suffering a dramatic decline.
Health Minister reveals causes behind mass food poisoning in MBG Program
Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, has outlined several causes behind the recent wave of mass food poisoning incidents linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
Government to develop 481,000-ha food, energy and water estate in Merauke
The government is moving forward with its plan to establish a massive Food, Energy, and Water Self-Sufficiency Estate in Wanam, Merauke, South Papua.
Nutrition Agency reports 4,700 cases of illness linked to free meals program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has found that around 4,700 portions of the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program caused health issues among schoolchildren following a mapping exercise across three regions of Indonesia.
Merauke strategic project condemned for threatening environment, livelihood
The government’s decision to expedite the development of the National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke, South Papua has drawn criticism in the absence of proper consultation with local communities and therefore has the potential to damage the environment and threaten their livelihood.
ESDM ministry set to complete feasibility studies for downstream projects by end of 2025
Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ahmad Erani Yustika, has assured that the feasibility studies (FS) for ongoing downstream projects will be completed by the end of this year.
BPOM chief: Agency to focus on strengthening oversight capabilities
Head of the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, says that the agency’s 2026 budget will be primarily focused on strengthening the agency's oversight capabilities in line with its key function of supervising pharmaceutical and processed food products available in the market.
President launches Rp16.2 T “8-4-5” economic package to boost jobs and welfare
President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a comprehensive economic stimulus package worth Rp16.2 trillion(US$989 million) to strengthen employment opportunities and support key sectors.
Indonesia to overhaul piped water system to achieve universal access by 2045
The Ministry of Public Works will begin a major transformation of Indonesia’s piped water supply system this year, aiming to achieve 100 percent access by 2045.
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
BGN sets US$17.8 billion budget for 2026, targets 31,000 nutrition centers
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has announced an ambitious plan to establish 31,000 Nutritious Meal Kitchens (SPPG) across the country in 2026, supported by a state budget allocation of Rp 268 trillion (US$17.8 billion).