INDONESIA: Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, the Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, signed agreements with three charitable organizations to work together on helping communities and reducing poverty. He stated that they are doing everything they can to make Indonesia stronger and more self-sufficient. Their goal is to create a better future by not just giving social aid [...]
Ahead of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, many people have raised the One Piece anime’s pirate flag instead of the red-and-white national flag. The Jolly Roger flag, with a skull wearing a straw hat, is being used as a symbol of protest. Social media users say it shows resistance against injustice and disappointment in Indonesia’s democracy. [...]
INDONESIA: The Deputy Minister of Education highlighted the government's dedication to creating schools that are free from violence through various important programs from the ministry. Other key initiatives include creating a helpful pocketbook as a guide for schools; involving community groups, psychologists, and legal experts in helping victims recover; regularly checking in on and assessing [...]
Unemployment in Indonesia is a big problem, especially for young people. Approximately 16% of Indonesians aged 15–24 are unemployed, which is higher than in neighboring countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. Many graduates struggle to find good jobs. Many young people avoid low-paying or informal jobs and wait for better opportunities, which can increase unemployment. [...]
INDONESIA: The government intends to reconstruct homes for 1,500 refugees in West Papua who were affected by the conflict in Maybrat District, enabling them to reunite with their families. The housing reconstruction will focus on providing essential services, infrastructure, and access to education and healthcare. He expressed optimism that this collaboration would be carried out [...]
A ferry named KM Barcelona 5 caught fire off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Three people died, and over 500 were rescued. The ferry was traveling from Melonguane to Manado when the fire started, possibly on the upper deck. Many passengers jumped into the sea to escape the flames and smoke. Some videos showed people [...]
Indonesia: President Prabowo Subianto has publicly stated that Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, which was initiated in January 2025, is inspired by Brazil's National School Meal Program (PNAE). Under his leadership, the Indonesian government plans to provide free, nutritious meals to 83 million individuals, including children, toddlers, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, by the [...]
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 11 people who went missing after a boat capsized near the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra province. The boat had 18 people on board, including 10 local government officials. It left Sikakap, a small town, and was heading to Tuapejat when it overturned on 14th July’2025 in the morning. [...]
Indonesia: Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) announced that 42 victims have been retrieved from the Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, which capsized in the waters off Bali. The ferry was carrying 65 individuals, as per the passenger list. The agency stated that efforts to locate the remaining 23 passengers are still underway, utilizing underwater [...]
A ferry carrying 65 people sank near Bali, Indonesia, on July 3, 2025. The boat, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, left East Java’s Banyuwangi port but sank soon after due to bad weather. So far, six people, including a three-year-old boy, have died, and 29 survivors have been rescued. About 30 people are still missing. Rescue [...]
