Politics War on Digital Vice: Ministry of Social Affairs Takes Decisive Action Against Staff Involved in Online Gambling September 7, 2026 Asep Darmawan Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) has launched a sweeping internal investigation aimed at eradicating the growing influence of online gambling (judol) within its ranks. Minister of…
General News Indonesia Embarks on Major Data Overhaul to Revolutionize Social Welfare Delivery August 28, 2026 Suro Senen Jakarta, Indonesia – In a concerted effort to enhance the precision and efficacy of its extensive social protection programs, the Indonesian government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its National…
Politics Strengthening Indonesia’s Social Safety Net: Kemensos and Bappenas Align Strategies on Disaster Response and Welfare Programs August 27, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – In a strategic move to synchronize national development goals with frontline social services, the Deputy Minister of Social Affairs (Wamensos), Agus Jabo Priyono, held a high-level consultative meeting…
General News Indonesia Moves to Curb Subsidized Fuel Access for the Wealthy, Prioritizing Social Equity August 12, 2026 Asro Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing social equity and optimizing state budget allocation, the Indonesian government is taking decisive steps to restrict access to…
Environment Restoring the Sundarbans: A Global Partnership for Ecological and Social Resilience August 8, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a landmark commitment to climate action and biodiversity, EARTHDAY.ORG, Envision Energy India, and Envision Racing have announced an ambitious five-year initiative aimed at the restoration of the Indian Sundarbans.…
Food and Cooking The Purple Revolution: Why Ube is More Than Just a Social Media Sensation July 29, 2026 Nana Jakarta – In the vibrant world of culinary trends, few ingredients have captured the global imagination quite like ube. Easily recognizable by its deep, mesmerizing violet hue, this humble yam—native…
General News Indonesia Pioneers Localized Social Aid Distribution Through Village Cooperatives: A Transformative Shift July 28, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Indonesia is embarking on a significant reform of its social assistance distribution mechanism, with plans to pilot the channeling of crucial aid through newly established Village/Sub-district…
General News Indonesia Pioneers Cooperative-Led Social Aid Distribution in Landmark Economic Empowerment Drive July 15, 2026 Nana Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move aimed at bolstering grassroots economic empowerment and streamlining social assistance delivery, the Indonesian government is set to revolutionize the distribution of its critical…
