Jakarta (ANTARA) – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands recently concluded a significant working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. Her presence in the archipelago was not in her capacity as Queen of the Netherlands, but rather as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development. This distinction …
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Jakarta, VIVA – On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, prominent political observer Agung Baskoro delivered a critical assessment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nascent administration, asserting that its leadership style remains overly centered on a single figure. Baskoro argued that this "Prabowo-centric" approach, which he metaphorically termed "Superman management," significantly curtails the effectiveness of key government officials, including the Vice President, coordinating …
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Jakarta, Indonesia – Nanik Sudaryati Deyang has tendered her resignation as the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional – BGN), a critical government body responsible for spearheading national nutrition programs, including the ambitious Free Nutritious Meals (Program Makan Bergizi Gratis – MBG) initiative. The decision, conveyed directly to President Prabowo Subianto, comes after a relatively short tenure …
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Jakarta, October 22, 2025 – In a fervent display of indignation that quickly garnered public attention, Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a Member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI Perjuangan faction, publicly voiced her strong disapproval regarding a Property Tax and Land (PBB) bill issued to Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen, an Islamic boarding school in Tambun …
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A dilapidated structure, cordoned off by a yellow police line, stands as a stark reminder of bureaucratic inertia at SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 09 in South Jakarta. The school building, which suffered a catastrophic collapse in late 2024, has remained in a state of severe disrepair for nearly two years, prompting widespread concern and sharp criticism from civil society groups …
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Jakarta, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at dramatically streamlining public services. Millions of citizens across the archipelago will now be able to process a range of essential population administration documents without the previously mandatory introductory letters from local neighborhood units (RT/RW) or …
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Jakarta, VIVA – The political future of prominent celebrity politicians Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, remains in a state of limbo following confirmation from their party, Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN), that they are still designated as non-active members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI). This status, which has largely …
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Jakarta, Indonesia – The ambitious establishment of the Indonesia International Financial Centre (PFII) is poised to become a pivotal catalyst for the repatriation of substantial capital held abroad by Indonesian citizens, marking a significant strategic move to bolster domestic economic resilience and investment. As of Friday, July 24, 2026, the nation’s top economic policymakers are expressing strong confidence in the …
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Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move aimed at enhancing public service efficiency and accessibility, the Indonesian government has implemented a policy enabling citizens to process a wide range of population administration documents without requiring introductory letters from neighborhood units (RT/RW) or sub-districts (kelurahan). This progressive deregulation, spearheaded by the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) under the …
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Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to observe the unfolding situation surrounding Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, famously recognized as Uya Kuya, two prominent public figures who transitioned into parliamentary roles. Both have been in a state of non-active membership within the House of Representatives (DPR RI) since early September 2025, …
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