Ministry of Forestry Revokes Permits for 18 Companies

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has officially revoked the Business Licensing for Forest Utilization (PBPH) of 18 companies. According to Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni, the revoked permits span across multiple regions, from Aceh to Papua. The decision was made due to the companies’ failure to properly and optimally utilize the forest permits granted
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2024 Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Highest in Five Years

Acting Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS,) Amalia Adinggar Widyasanti, said on Monday (3/2/25,) that the number of foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia reached 13.9 million in 2024, marking a 19 percent increase from 2023, representing the highest achievement in the last five years, according to reporting from Jakarta Globe. However, this figure is still
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Health Ministry Wins Gold at ASEAN Digital Awards

Antara News is reporting that Indonesia’s Health Ministry has won international accolade for its digital health transformation efforts through the Sehat IndonesiaKu (ASIK) Application, which won the Gold Award in the public sector category at the 2025 ASEAN Digital Awards. In a statement received on Monday (3/2/25,) the ministry’s expert staff for health technology and
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Why Labuan Bajo Tourism Investment Is on the Rise

Tourism investment in Labuan Bajo has surged since the area was designated as one of the “10 New Bali” by the Indonesian government. This recognition has spurred rapid development, attracting the attention of both tourists and local as well as international investors. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, Labuan Bajo is emerging as
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