ANTARA News
April 2026
Regional govts urged to inspect daycare centers after abuse case
We are also calling on regional governments to conduct inspections of daycare facilities in their respective areas,
This ministerial meeting is not just a response to that specific case; more importantly, it is about improving quality assurance and governance moving forward,
Middle Eastern countries seek stronger trade ties with RI: Minister
This means that what we import is mainly for our industrial processes, most of which are geared toward exports. Thus, in terms of the economic ecosystem, things are moving in the right direction,
Indonesia prioritizes data protection in digital investment drive
Indonesia is open for business, but more importantly, we are open to sustainable partnerships that are oriented toward talent development and ethical innovation,
Indonesia is safe for business innovation, providing the public with the assurance that their personal data is protected and their privacy respected,
A harsher dry season tests Indonesia's fire strategy
HKTDC's seven flagship lifestyle and licensing events successfully attract over 95,000 global buyers
Hong Kong International Licensing Show has sparked many new ideas. We look forward to collaborate with more Hong Kong IPs for the Malaysia market.”
We identified around 20 potential suppliers from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Thailand and Taiwan, offering products such as photo frames, desktop novelties and shoe racks. We also joined six business matching meetings during the fair and expect total orders to reach up to US$100,000.”
I connected with around 12 new suppliers from the Chinese Mainland. We expect to place initial trial orders for innovative corrugated paper bags and other sustainable products, with an estimated value of US$35,000 to US$75,000. We plan to introduce corrugated paper bags, biodegradable moulded fibre products and bagasse paper bags to the e-commerce market in the UAE and across the Middle East as greener alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.”
We remain convinced that we'll see significant growth across property types. Overall, the licensing industry is not slowing down. Consumers continue to demand immersive experiences, from theme parks to branded hotels to pop-up shops to retail experiences.”
We have engaged with over 20 potential buyers from Hong Kong, France, Dubai, as well as Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia and Thailand. We expect to secure around 15 orders worth about US$1 million in total.”
Indonesia targets completion of 50 modern fishing vessels in 2026
The schedule for this June involves preparing the supply chain, materials, and equipment. For 2026, we are initially targeting the completion of 50 vessels,
Govt begins land clearance for Indonesian Hajj Village in Saudi
We have been dreaming of having a Hajj Village for 40 years. Now it's starting to become a reality,
The location is very close, combined with special access such as a tunnel. Indonesian pilgrims will not be affected by the flow of vehicles and other pilgrims,
Indonesia integrates malaria control for 2030 elimination
Another policy is to prioritize the management of risk factors, specifically through the distribution of bed nets in high-endemic areas and vector surveillance,
The next challenge involves malaria cases among specific populations working in forests. These groups remain difficult to reach, so we need a specialized breakthrough to address this,
As we know, the difficult geography makes funding a challenge as well,
Wintermar Offshore (WINS:JK) Reports 1Q2026 Results
With more High Tier vessels in operation since December 2025, 1Q2026 recorded a 53.9% YOY increase in Owned Vessel Revenue amounting to US$22.8million, resulting in Owned Vessel gross profit doubling to US$12.7million for 1Q2026 on gross margins of 55.7% compared to 41.1% in 1Q2025
Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference conclude successfully
We want to ensure that every Fuggler engages different individuals, and that every individual can find a Fuggler that suits their personality or particular mood. That is key to the storytelling nature of Fugglers,
We learned that one of the non-negotiables has to do is with the depth of affection, which is often related to the number of hours the audience has spent with the IP”.
The Fifth International Healthcare Week set for next month, to highlight Hong Kong's position as medical technology and investment hub
Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Indices highlight resilience of GBA corporates despite Middle East uncertainties
In addition to the initial impact of surging global energy and freight costs, there are concerns about second-round impacts, such as higher input costs and weaker global demand. This is aligned with the latest reading, which shows a 2.3-point decline in “new export orders” to 47.5 for “current performance”, indicating a more cautious outlook for export demand
Roblox complies with PP Tunas, sets rules for children's game access
The regulation is designed to protect children in the digital space by ensuring platforms implement strict safety and access controls
We appreciate Roblox's commitment to compliance. Roblox has begun implementing age verification for all its users,
Indonesia is clearly one of the leading countries in child safety. We are delighted to serve Indonesia’s dynamic and enthusiastic community, and to provide a positive online space for millions of players to learn, create, and have fun,
Bank Indonesia launches QRIS cross-border payment system with China
Inbound transactions show strong demand, although participation is still limited to early users. Outbound transactions reached around 8,000, with a value of about Rp6.4 billion. We expect these numbers to continue growing after today’s soft launching,
This important achievement reflects the strong and continuously growing collaboration between Bank Indonesia and the central bank of China, as well as close partnerships with industry stakeholders from both countries,
Some 24,980 personnel to safeguard May Day event at National Monument
The Greater Jakarta Police, together with the Indonesian Military (TNI), local government, security personnel, and related elements, have prepared 24,980 personnel to ensure that the 2026 May Day event can proceed safely,
We will monitor this, and continue to provide updates through social media and online media platforms,
Indonesia launches 1,000-day consortium to cut maternal, infant deaths
We aim to reduce annual maternal deaths from 4,000 to below 400 and infant deaths from 30,000 to under 3,000, while lowering stunting to below 7 percent,
The focus is not only survival, but ensuring children thrive through proper nutrition monitoring and early stimulation,
Indonesia speeds up customary forest designation to 368,877 hectares
The achievement of 174 customary forest units continues progress from 2025, when 162 units were designated with a total area of 354,608 hectares. In 2026, an additional 12 units covering 14,269 hectares have been designated from ongoing proposals,
VP Gibran ensures smooth hajj pilgrim departure from Surabaya
To all of you, please take care of your health, and may the entire series of worship activities proceed smoothly,
This certainly makes the departure process much easier,
Health Ministry applies TOKEN strategy to curb malaria in Papua
The next strategy is increasing the case detection target. Last year, we were able to detect 700,000 new cases. This year we must detect 800,000 by intensifying PCD (passive case detection) at community health centers,
For the intervention package, we are implementing mass treatment, providing malaria prevention packages, and also conducting routine screening for people who still enter forests or remote areas,
Lastly, we adapt a forest intervention package, as 20 percent of malaria cases are among migrant groups,
ASEAN-EU Sustainable Summit to address economic resilience, growth
EU-ABC organize the summit together with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)
As ASEAN faces economic strain, strengthening supply chain resilience has become a critical priority,
The ASEAN-EU partnership has grown significantly, but the priority now is to turn that momentum into practical collaboration,
ASEAN and the EU should look to each other for a reliable, long-term partnership built on shared ambitions for sustainable economic growth,
Ensuring sustainability and protecting legitimate trade during periods of disruption requires systems that balance efficiency with safeguards, so illicit activity cannot exploit vulnerabilities in lawful supply chains,
We are facing multiple crises at once: energy, economic and supply chain challenges that no party can address alone,
The EU has channelled significant resources towards sustainable development through the Global Gateway and other initiatives — the summit will explore how these can support that next phase of cooperation,
Govt to recruit over 20,000 crew members for 1,582 fishing vessels
Implementing this program requires approximately 20,000 fishing vessel crew members to operate the fleet and will directly impact the involvement of over 500,000 workers within the broader ecosystem,
Health Ministry records 412 malaria-free regions in 2026
Keep in mind that malaria elimination is not an instant result; it requires the support of all parties and consistency over many years. Each region must develop a sustainable elimination strategy tailored to its specific conditions,
Around 95 percent of all malaria cases in Indonesia originate from the Papua region, which encompasses six provinces. This is our shared focus, and we must handle this immediately,
The ministry will issue malaria elimination certificates to district heads and mayors whose regions meet the requirements to end or achieve malaria elimination by 2025,
Indonesia seeks enhanced for Polri involvement in Saudi during Hajj
We agreed earlier that we will request additional Polri personnel for technical involvement in Saudi Arabia to engage more intensively with the Saudi police regarding the organization and governance of Hajj there,
Police probe alleged Hajj fraud involving three Indonesians in Mecca
The three are suspected of being involved in fraud and embezzlement related to illegal Hajj services, including through the distribution of fake Hajj service advertisements on social media,
Currently, the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah is verifying the identities of the perpetrators and coordinating with the local government to oversee the legal process in accordance with applicable regulations,
They committed this crime and were then arrested by the Saudi Arabian police, and they require assistance from our police in Indonesia,
Regardless of whether Indonesian citizens are facing legal action in another country, the state's obligation is to provide legal assistance,