Fostering the Spirit of Independence

August 17 is Indonesia’s Independence Day, and this year the country is celebrating 78-years since the proclamation was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta in 1945. Speaking to Antara News, Indonesian historian Asep Kambali, believes the vision behind the proclamation and the quest for independence did not end with the freedom struggle. Instead, it is
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Looking For Investors to Develop Health SEZ in Sanur

According to reporting from Antara News, State-owned PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN) is inviting domestic and foreign investors to develop and strengthen facilities and services in the Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Sanur, Bali. “We are optimistic that the Sanur SEZ can attract well-known investors from Indonesia and various countries to work together,” PT
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New MRO Hub in Bali’s International Airport

FL Technics Indonesia, a subsidiary of FL Technics, and PT Angkasa Pura Properti and PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero), have signed an agreement to begin developing a 17,000-square metres aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, according to reporting from Aviation Business News. FL Technics
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Governor Asks Village Heads Deal With Waste

According to reporting from Antara News, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, speaking at the inauguration of the 2023 to 2028 Bali workshop committee, has asked village heads to solve the waste problem by managing waste based on sources and limiting the generation of single-use plastic waste within two years. Koster believes the village head
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Ministry: Stay Alert on Social Media

While attending a Millennial Islamic Boarding School Students Digital Literacy event in Pekalongan, Central Java, on Saturday (26/08/23), Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics Nezar Patria advised people not to disclose personal data on social media to avoid the risk of misuse, according to reporting from Antara News. Patria assessed that even though the government has carried
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Important Emergency Numbers in Indonesia

Saving emergency numbers is extremely useful for everyone in case of an urgent situation. Tempo have published a list of 15 essential contacts that people in Indonesia need to save … just in case: According to the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) the Emergency Call Center 112 is available for the public to reach
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President: Huge Potential to Develop Green Economy

Speaking at the official opening of the 2023 Mahasabha XIII National Congress of the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Student Union (KMHDI) at the Tadulako University in Palu,  Central Sulawesi on Wednesday (30/08/23), President Jokowi encouraged KMHDI to support momentum for green economic transformation in Indonesia. “I ask KMHDI to prepare themselves to study science, learn about carbon
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President: Jakarta Ready to Host 43rd ASEAN Summit

Indonesian President Jokowi inspected the venue for the ASEAN Summit at JCC Senayan in Central Jakarta, on Friday morning, September 1, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, SOE Minister Erick Thohir, and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, according to reporting from Tempo. “I have observed the preparations. It’s 99.9-percent ready to hold the
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Indonesia Passes Golden Visa Regulation

Local and regional newswires, including Tempo are reporting that Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has released details on the golden visa regulation as stipulated by the Indonesian government. This regulation is contained in Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 22/2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as well
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First Indonesia Sustainability Forum Wants Global Cooperation

According to a press release published by PRNewswire, world leaders, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape gathered in Jakarta on Thursday (07/09/23) to attend the first Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF), along with global sustainability experts, to discuss ways of striking a balance between growth and planet protection.   The Indonesian Government, through the Coordinating Ministry
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