ANTARA News
September 2026
From labor demand to higher-value work for Indonesian migrants
Indonesia's Desak Made wins rock climbing gold at 2026 Asian Games
President calls for APBN 2027 to maximize public welfare
We are collaborating very closely between Danantara and the state budget. Danantara and APBN are working together, sharing tasks to safeguard Indonesia's economy,
The President's instruction is to keep maintain the credibility of the State Budget, and to continue measured efficiency so that the state budget can truly be maximized for welfare, social protection, and infrastructure development,
Danantara, meanwhile, is focused on investment. Investment will be a major focus of Danantara. Earlier, we discussed extensively about the momentum and synergy we need to pursue together,
I reported the state revenue and expenditure targets to the President. State revenue is more than Rp3,400 trillion, while state expenditure is more than Rp4,100 trillion,
Indonesia targets EV battery, BESS expansion in phase 2 downstream
Currently, our priority is entering phase two, namely expanding development to the electric vehicle battery industry, battery energy storage system, and other high added value manufacturing,
RI targets 48 million families for digital social assistance
In the past, if there was a question about why two equally poor people, one did not receive social assistance, the simple answer was because that person was not in the data. Through this digital Perlinsos, we want to reduce that exclusion error,
As of today, 5.7 million people have registered on digital Perlinsos. Our target is for half of Indonesia's population to be registered on digital Perlinsos, or around 48 million families, eventually reaching the entire population,
Indonesia seeks stronger global brand for coffee
As more ready to drink products become available, their market value will naturally increase,
The world knows Brazilian coffee, Colombian coffee and Ethiopian coffee. When looking for Indonesian coffee, people often search for Mandheling or Toraja coffee; while searches for 'Indonesian coffee' itself are rare,
So, this could be the moment for us to start branding Indonesian coffee,
Trade Ministry introduces AI services at TEI 2026 for the first time
Hopefully, this will also mark a turning point for the rise of our AI industry in the global market,
This is the first time we are introducing AI services,
The principle is to leverage our vast domestic market as an industrial base, and then promote the industrial output to the rest of the world,
So, they can order these AI products from Indonesian talent,
Govt sees 114 pct US tariff potential to boost solar panel market
We previously exported our solar panels to the United States. However, due to the imposition of additional import duties of up to 114 percent, we can actually make use of this potential and opportunity domestically,
If our target of 100 GW is achieved, our industry will also be able to grow, while our current potential stands at 11 GW,
RI awards military honor to 361 Japan disaster relief personnel
Indonesia seeks Swiss cooperation on water, energy, connectivity
Indonesia welcomes quality, long-term Swiss investment. We are committed to an open, transparent, and predictable investment environment, and are ready to facilitate dialogue between Swiss partners and relevant institutions and businesses in Indonesia,
Water security is one of the main themes of my visit. We want to see how Switzerland's experience in research and technology, governance, operations, financing, and human resources can strengthen cooperation between the two countries,
Gov't shifting social aid, subsidies to cash: Pandjaitan
The digitalization of social assistance has reportedly been completed in 43 districts/cities and is now being expanded to cover 258 districts/cities, so that social assistance can be better targeted once all data is integrated using government technology (GovTech)
Going forward, perhaps within the next one to two years, subsidies will no longer be in the form of goods, but will go directly to people, in cash,
As of now, around 98 percent of the 289 million population data records have been synchronized. All this data is now integrated with each other across ministries and agencies through an AI-based system developed by Indonesian talent,
Indonesia develops 15 solar plants under 100GWp program
This is where the urgency of this program, through the 100 gigawatt peak solar power program, lies. The use of diesel fuel is estimated to be reduced by up to 6 million kiloliters per year, while the state could potentially save up to Rp73.9 trillion annually,
For the initial phase involving the 15 solar power plants mentioned earlier, the potential savings for the state budget are estimated at Rp4.6 trillion per year,
Police probe US$72,200 robbery targeting foreign nationals in Karawang
Based on the victims' accounts, the perpetrators are suspected to be a syndicate of four or more people who followed them from the bank,
The motorcyclist told the victims that their vehicle's rear tire was flat,
We have received a police report regarding the incident, and an investigation is underway,
RI focuses on Sumatra-Java power interconnection development
Our immediate target is establishing the connection between Sumatra and Java. Subsequently, we will develop connections linking Sumatra with the Riau Islands and Sumatra with Bangka Belitung,
The Riau Islands, including Batam, are a key destination for data center development; not only in Nongsa, but also across the Batam area, the data center sector there has grown significantly,
Indonesia, China seek to expedite IDC-CEPA negotiations: Official
Now is the right moment for Indonesia and China to strengthen economic relations through the CEPA. We want the CEPA to prioritize complementary cooperation, not competition, so that both parties can benefit,
RI bids farewell to Japan Self-Defense Forces after fire mission
Today, I am here on the deck of this ship to directly see off the JSDF's forest and land fire extinguishing mission, who will return to their home country in the next few days,
Going forward, we will enhance similar cooperation with Indonesia, both in the areas of disaster mitigation and defense cooperation,
Mandalika MotoGP delivers Rp5 trillion economic impact: Thohir
MotoGP is the real deal. Its economic impact has reached nearly Rp5 trillion,
We will step up our efforts. Our target this year is to attract 145,000 spectators,
We will continue leveraging every available opportunity to deliver the best outcomes for the nation. One way is through coordination, execution, and the creation of events that can generate tangible benefits for sports tourism,
Indonesia targets nuclear plant site selection by 2027 at latest
Beyond pledges: Indonesia prepares its climate action plan for COP31
Indonesia formulates roadmap for domestic worker governance
This means that, as workers, they are entitled to labor rights,
For that reason, the Manpower Ministry deems it necessary to establish competency standards tailored to the characteristics of domestic workers in Indonesia,
Going forward, we must have a clear roadmap to transform domestic work into a recognized profession,
Developing a roadmap is important to provide a clear direction for building a system of domestic worker governance in stages,
Sungrow Chief Scientist David Zhao Unveils 10 Trends Driving the Convergence of Clean Energy and AI at APSARA Conference
ESDM Ministry provides aid, services for NTT quake survivors
We are here to distribute basic necessities and provide free health screenings to residents. We hope this initiative will benefit the community and help people maintain their health,
Today, as part of the commemoration of the 81st Mining and Energy Day, the ESDM Ministry is carrying out a community service activity for earthquake victims in NTT,
I am convinced that the people of NTT are resilient and blessed with remarkable patience,
Minister asks graduates to help drive human-centered AI development
In the end, we hope that alumni chapters are not just a forum for us to meet, but also a space to discuss and contribute ideas. I believe we all want to make a bigger contribution,
In my view, the key word is responsibility. It is not just about pushing innovation, as we believe every innovation must be developed responsibly,
This opens opportunities to exchange ideas and develop technology that serves and protects humans, rather than becoming a disruption to humanity,
Minister Thohir urges bigger push to tap sport tourism potential
That is how we invest. What does that mean? It is not just an investment in national character, but also an investment in the economy. It is still a form of national branding to this day,
Based on the data we see today, we are only at 0.5 percent of the global value, which is roughly Rp39.5 trillion,
Indonesian govt promotes blockchain to widen creative financing
The middle class is financially above the social assistance threshold but still struggling to make ends meet. We propose providing scaffolding, a cushion to prevent their economic situation from plummeting further,
We want to introduce an innovative financing solution that leverages digital technologies such as blockchain to strengthen Indonesia's creative economy ecosystem,
Currently, around 63 percent of the 27.4 million creative economy workers are Generation Z and millennials. Each subsector has significant potential to create jobs, increase incomes and strengthen purchasing power,