Politics
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BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
Hasan Nasbi back in office at President's request
Chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, has formally returned to his post after previously announcing his resignation.
Former JI leader affirms disbandment, pledges loyalty to Indonesian State
Zarkasih, the former Amir (leader) of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has confirmed that the organization has sincerely renounced terrorism and is aligning itself fully with the framework of the Indonesian state.
Prabowo to meet Bill Gates, discuss support for free nutritious meals program
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 following an invitation that Gates extended in November last year.
President to host labor-employer dialogue, backs Marsinah nomination as nat’l hero
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to host a meeting between labor union leaders and business executives at the Bogor Presidential Palace as part of his broader commitment to foster open dialogue between workers and employers.
Hasan Nasbi resigns as presidential communication chief amid public scrutiny
Hasan Nasbi has officially resigned from his position as Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), ending his eight-month tenure as the government’s chief communicator.
Muhaimin criticizes PAN’s early endorsement for Prabowo in 2029 election
Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar considers the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan who publicly announced his party’s support for reelection bid of President Prabowo Subianto in the 2029 election as too hasty.
PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman
Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.
PAN eyes VP slot in 2029 general election, reaffirming support for Prabowo
Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, has announced that the party is open to the possibility of nominating a party cadre as a vice presidential candidate in the 2029 presidential-vice presidential election.
President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense
The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.
PDI-P clarifies on cadres’ presence at Regional heads retreat
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has clarified that its cadres’ participation at the regional head retreat, which is currently underway at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, is still within the knowledge of party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri.