Business and Finance Facilitating Year-End Mobility: Kemenhub Launches Free ‘Mudik’ Program for Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 October 27, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – As the year-end holiday season approaches, the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), has officially announced the return of its flagship social assistance initiative: the Free…
General News Reigniting Purpose: How PNM’s Lansiapreneur Program Transforms Elderly Care through Productive Engagement October 22, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy JAKARTA, Indonesia – In an era where the global population is steadily aging, the discourse around elderly care often centers on providing comfort and medical support. However, a groundbreaking initiative…
Technology Telkom Indonesia Accelerates Share Buyback Program, Signaling Robust Confidence in Long-Term Growth October 21, 2026 Lina Hope Jakarta, – PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), Indonesia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, is poised to accelerate its ambitious share buyback program, an initiative initially valued at a maximum of Rp4…
Business and Finance Navigating the New Era of Indonesian Taxation: Piranha Smart Center and EVL Launch Comprehensive Brevet AB and Certification Program for 2026 October 13, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – As Indonesia continues to modernize its fiscal landscape through the implementation of the Coretax Administration System and evolving regulatory frameworks, the demand for high-level tax literacy has reached…
Education The Future of Enrollment: How Michigan’s New "MI College Match" Program Is Rewriting Admissions September 8, 2026 Asro In a significant shift for higher education in the Great Lakes State, a coalition of public and private colleges in Michigan has officially launched a direct-admissions initiative, joining a growing…
Business and Finance Investigation Launched into Allegations of Systemic Corruption and 80% Allowance Cuts in Indonesia’s National Internship Program September 5, 2026 Lina Hope JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) is currently navigating a burgeoning scandal following viral allegations of widespread financial malpractice within the National Internship Program (Magang Nasional). Reports circulating…
General News Minister Vows Firings Amid Widespread Food Poisoning in Free Nutritious Meal Program September 4, 2026 Iffa Jayyana Jakarta, Indonesia – In a forceful declaration, Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, popularly known as Zulhas, has announced a zero-tolerance policy against irresponsible personnel managing the kitchens of Indonesia’s…
General News Mass Food Poisoning Strikes Tana Toraja Schools: Over 160 Students Affected by Free Nutritious Meal Program September 4, 2026 Evan Lee Salim MAKALE, TANA TORAJA, SOUTH SULAWESI – A government-backed initiative designed to bolster student nutrition has instead led to a widespread health crisis in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi. A staggering…
Business and Finance Strengthening the Grassroots Economy: Finance Minister Purbaya Guarantees Solvency and Fiscal Backing for ‘Kopdes Merah Putih’ Program September 2, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – In a move to stabilize market confidence and clarify the government’s fiscal trajectory, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has officially addressed concerns regarding the financing of the "Kopdes…
Business and Finance Strategic Overhaul: National Nutrition Agency to Revise Incentive Schemes for Free Nutritious Meal Program August 28, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – In a significant move to enhance fiscal efficiency and operational accuracy, the Indonesian government, through the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), has announced a comprehensive evaluation and restructuring of…
