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ANTARA News

May 2026

Vesak Day lights up spirit of brotherhood and unity: President Prabowo

Prabowo Subiantopresident
The spirit of this year's Vesak, with its theme of 'Dharma as a Source of Morality and Wisdom, Love as a Source of World Peace,' should inspire us all to continue strengthening brotherhood, spreading kindness, prioritizing dialogue, and maintaining harmony in our lives,
Prabowo Subiantopresident
May the light of wisdom, peace, and compassion always illuminate our steps in building an advanced, modern, strong, and harmonious Indonesia,
I am certain and confident that the values of compassion, tolerance, and wisdom taught in Buddhism will further strengthen Indonesia's character as a nation that upholds humanity and peace,
We must continue to work hard and help one another to achieve prosperity for all Indonesians,

Govt starts designing 2027 Hajj plans to address rising avtur costs

We have begun planning for (Hajj) 2027 and 2028. We have maximized budget efficiency in various areas. However, given the challenge of avtur prices, we are currently exploring various possible best-fit formulas,

Social Minister hope regional head prepare land for Sekolah Rakyat

I hope in the future, the President's target of establishing at least one permanent public school in each regency/city and at least two at the provincial level can be implemented by the province and regency,
There will be two schools in NTT. Those attending, of course, are residents of Kupang and all children in NTT,
The construction of permanent SRMP in each regency/city in NTT depends on the land availability. If the land is ready, the Ministry of Public Works will build them because they determine whether it is suitable or not,

Indonesian pilgrims complete Hajj peak rites, govt praises orderliness

Irfan Yusufaustralian social commentator and author
I express my appreciation to the Indonesian Hajj pilgrims for their orderly performance in carrying out the Hajj rituals. I also thank all the officials who have worked with full dedication. May the Indonesian Hajj pilgrims be granted a mabrur Hajj,
Evaluation and preparation must start early. This year’s experience shows it improves order, service quality, and overall readiness. We aim for the 2027 Hajj to be better organized, more elderly-friendly, and safer and more satisfying for pilgrims,
Alhamdulillah, the Mina phase has concluded successfully. Today at 3:00 p.m. Saudi Arabian time, all Indonesian Hajj pilgrims left Mina and returned to their hotels in Mecca. Mina is now clear of Indonesian pilgrims,

Indonesia offers 0 percent tax incentive for compliant exporters

Exporters bound by bilateral agreements are permitted to place a portion of DHE SDA in non-Himbara banks. The maximum placement portion in non-Himbara banks is 30 percent, with a maximum placement period of three months,

Govt makes DSI reporting mandatory for exporters starting June 1

This policy is expected to maintain business certainty, ensure the flow of goods, ensure export realization, and respect the existing contract. This refers to the agreement between exporters and their trading partners,
Airlangga Hartartocoordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia
It will take effect tomorrow, June 1, 2026, as a transitional period during which export activities will continue as usual for the companies concerned. However, (there is) an obligation for exporting companies to report their export activities through or to PT DSI,

Danantara COO highlights transparency in DSI operations

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has made it clear that the government is taking a prudent approach to implementing this program, particularly with the transition period of about seven months, from June 1 to December 31,
As we have stated very clearly, at PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, we will ensure, first and foremost, that this company will operate in accordance with good, transparent, and accountable governance,
We hope the existence of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia will benefit entrepreneurs,
During the six-month transition period, we will have many discussions, including determining the benchmark price, which we will discuss with the government and all business actors,
This is our main benchmark because we do not want good intentions to become problematic if they are not managed well,

Ministry, BPJPH speed up halal certification in 1,500 tourism villages

Moving forward, this cross-sector synergy will be continuously strengthened so that Indonesia's tourism villages can become more competitive and sustainable, while delivering tangible benefits to the wider community,
Widiyanti Putritourism Minister
This collaboration has yielded 31,548 halal certificates across 1,116 tourism villages spanning 34 provinces in Indonesia,

Prabowo's visit to France yields US$3.5 billion commercial deals

Rosan Roeslaniinvestment and Downstreaming Minister
This forum does not only accommodate dialogue between business actors, but also serves as a driving force to encourage investment, trade, and strategic cooperation with tangible benefits for both countries,
The French business community's trust in Indonesia continues to grow. The agreements showed that Indonesia is considered as a strategic partner with long-term growth prospects and an increasingly competitive investment climate,

Vesak celebration boosts tourism, creative economy: Dy Minister

This is not just a religious service, it is also an economic driver. People not only come to visit the temples but also shop at coffee shops, and of course, need a place to eat,
If hotels are full, it can be considered a happy problem. It means a lot of people are visiting. Now, many homestays have also opened to cater to visitors,

Minister calls on Buddhists to promote peace on Vesak Day

Dharma is not just a teaching, but a light of life that guides humanity to remain steadfast in the values of truth, morality, and wisdom amidst the dynamics of the times. This includes maintaining world peace,
Religion exists to humanize humanity. The wisdom taught by Buddhism aligns with universal humanitarian values that serve as the basis for harmonious coexistence. Love must continue to be the primary foundation in maintaining national unity,

Minister pushes ESG principles for sustainable tourism

Suzy Hutomocommitted environmental activist
Through this forum, we want to focus on solutions and tangible implementation. Various critical topics will be discussed, ranging from ESG to regenerative tourism through diversity, sustainable operations, and positive impacts for local communities,
I hope this forum can strengthen our collective awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism and encourage all stakeholders to play a more active role in building cross-sector collaboration,
We hope more tourism businesses will be motivated to implement ESG principles and view sustainability as a strategic, long-term investment,

Bali generates 55 pct of Indonesia's tourism foreign exchange

Wayan Kostergovernor
Of the Rp320 trillion of the national tourism foreign exchange that year, Bali contributed Rp176 trillion, or equal to 55 percent,
Wayan Kostergovernor
Tourism helps farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen as its effects permeate deep to the society. It is what makes tourism-based province different with those relying on natural resources extraction,
Our per capita income is at Rp72 million, poverty rate is 1.42 percent—the lowest in Indonesia—and our unemployment level stood at 1.45 percent—also the lowest nationwide,

Inside Indonesia's big bet on fisheries for growth and food security

More than an expanse of fish ponds, the site represents Indonesia's ambition to overhaul its aquaculture sector, shifting from traditional practices toward a modern industrial ecosystem backed by advanced technology