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ANTARA News

July 2026

Minister pushes e-Government to improve aid distribution

We hope that in Biak, recipients of assistance from the central government as well as aid provided by the provincial and district governments will truly be those who are entitled to receive it, so that the assistance reaches the right targets,
With this system, we can identify more precisely and accurately who is eligible to receive social assistance and who is not,
Before August 17, the President has asked us to add another 100 (regions), if possible. In Papua, one of them is Biak,

Indonesia expands national nursery network to boost seedling supply

President Prabowo Subianto delivered a very specific message to our ministry. He instructed me to produce more seedlings so that our environment becomes greener, our natural ecosystems are better preserved, and our forests remain protected,
We will remap the locations of these 59 nurseries. If a nursery is too far from a particular district, we may establish a new one there while maximizing seedling production in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive,

US respects ASEAN's handling on South China Sea: Ambassador

Kevin KimaSEAN
We respect that consensus-driven process. Fundamentally, it is the nations and the peoples of Southeast Asia that will have to manage these problems or manage these issues for eternity,
Kevin KimaSEAN
We see what happens when a single country attempts to deny that right to other countries. And it's something that we're going to continue to uphold,
Kevin KimaSEAN
The (US) administration understands and respects how ASEAN functions as an institution,
We don't think any single country should have the ability to deny access,

Ministry, regions accelerate national integrated schools

SNT will serve as a center for the development of both students and teachers, while acting as a catalyst to boost the quality of neighboring schools. Therefore, support from local government in providing land is foundational,
Educational hubs will be built on the granted land not only to provide quality junior and senior high school education for SNT students, but also to enhance teacher competencies and improve the quality of surrounding schools,

Indonesia, Norway deepen climate partnership with US$216M fund

The end of the LoI did not mean the relationship had ended. Instead, it became an opportunity to build a more equal and mature partnership,
The agreement opened the opportunity for results-based contributions of up to US$1 billion, subject to Indonesia's verified emissions reductions in the forestry sector,

Indonesia tackles 294 drought hotspots to protect food security

These measures are expected to maintain irrigation water supplies so agricultural productivity can be sustained in support of national food self-sufficiency,
Our priority now is to identify as many groundwater sources as possible and channel the water to nearby rice fields. We must ensure farmers' productivity does not decline despite the drought,

Indonesia strengthens global carbon market confidence through SRUK

Indonesia stands ready to contribute not only as a provider of high-quality carbon mitigation opportunities, but also as a trusted partner in shaping a credible, transparent, and high-integrity global carbon market."
By establishing a registry system that is transparent, interoperable, and backed by legal certainty, Indonesia is strengthening its position as a credible destination for green investment,

Japan reaffirms support for ASEAN centrality

Yonetani KojiaSEAN
In this region particularly, Japan has contributed to peacebuilding efforts in Cambodia and Timor-Leste. Therefore, Japan remains determined to continue to contribute to peace and stability of the world and, of course, of the region,
Yonetani KojiaSEAN
Japan remains committed to fully supporting ASEAN centrality and unity, as well as ASEAN's architecture,
Such dialogue and cooperation are very much needed at this juncture to try to develop mutual understanding and build strategic trust in the evolving world,

Indonesia's PSSI backs FIFA's controversial World Cup proposal

Our football has achieved significant progress thanks to the concerted efforts of the public, the government, and FIFA. We must be grateful for this, especially to FIFA,
Gianni InfantinofIFA President
FFE is actually a proposal, an offer. It's part of a democratic process—a consultation process—and, above all, it is an opportunity, not an obligation,
If there had been no agreement at the time, perhaps we would not have a national team and football competitions like we do today,

AUKUS partnership continues to strengthen regional stability: U.S.

The way that we frame it is, how do we provide U.S. solutions to regional challenges?”
Kevin KimaSEAN
The FBI has lots of focus on the domestic side, but he's willing to travel to Indonesia. He's willing to travel to Cambodia and Thailand to tackle scam center issues because it affects everyone throughout the world,
Kevin KimaSEAN
These are capabilities that are about protecting Australian sovereignty, so that they can protect their waters,

Indonesia, Yemen forge partnership in halal product assurance

Through this MoU signing, we can show that more Indonesian halal products can reach markets in Gulf countries and other Arab nations. Indonesia holds immense potential to become a globally competitive halal producer,

IMPC 51% Net Profit Surge in 1H2026, Upgrades Full-Year Target Above IDR 800 Billion

The recent escalation in geopolitical tensions underscores that uncertainty remains one of the factors we need to closely monitor. These conditions continue to affect the smoothness of raw material supply and the normalization of raw material prices,
As we go into the second half of the year, we remain focused on maintaining operational continuity and executing our strategy with discipline, while continuing to monitor external developments and adjust our approach in response to evolving market dynamics,

Govt outlines agenda for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day

Juri Ardiantorodeputy State Secretary
The recipients come from diverse backgrounds, including academics, religious figures, artists, bureaucrats, military personnel, and other distinguished individuals who have been selected through a rigorous and transparent process by the Council for Titles, Medals, and Honors,
Juri Ardiantorodeputy State Secretary
We apologize for any inconvenience. These events are intended solely to enliven the commemoration of Indonesia's Independence Day, express gratitude for our independence, and strengthen our determination to work toward achieving our national goals,
Juri Ardiantorodeputy State Secretary
This year's Independence Month celebration has been designed collaboratively through cooperation among various ministries and agencies while also encouraging the broadest possible public participation,

BNN busts Malaysia-Batam etomidate vape smuggling network

Aswin Sipayungeradication Inspector General
The vape cartridges containing etomidate and etomidate liquid in bottles are suspected to have been transported from Malaysia to Batam via an illegal sea route. The route was chosen to evade inspections and minimize the risk of detection by law enforcement,
The method indicates that drug trafficking networks are exploiting the growing use of e-cigarettes and concealing narcotics in disguised packaging to avoid detection,

US Ambassador highlights crucial of ASEAN consensus for US-ASEAN ties

If you read the President's (Trump's) speech from Riyadh last year, this administration fundamentally respects the core principle of national sovereignty. I think the platform is there for us to work at a regional level as well as at the national sovereign level,
Kevin KimaSEAN
Any agreement or consensus reached by its member states must have the buy-in from the entire region, which means that for any consensus that's formed, the United States can work with the whole region,
I'm actually very encouraged by the types of issues that we can work with ASEAN on, because they align with the future and strength of the United States,

Indonesia will remain a good neighbor amid rising global tensions

Indonesia is considered to have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of any country. That is the principle we firmly uphold,
There is no point in us panicking or being afraid. The important thing is that we must be more aware. In our actions, words, and expressions, we must be imbued with wisdom and kindness,
I replied, with respect, that if asked, I would be willing to go,
Prabowo Subiantopresident
Indonesia's current foreign policy is to be a good neighbor. We want to be a good neighbor,
This is what makes us accepted everywhere,