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Super Indo Receives Halal Certification, Enhancing Product Quality and Customer Confidence
Super Indo Supermarket, a leading supermarket chain in Indonesia, has officially obtained halal certification issued by the Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH) as a testament to its commitment to ensuring product halalness and quality, and enhancing customer trust. A symbolic ceremony for the handover of this certification was attended by the Head of BPJPH, […]
Sidan Dam in Bali to Be Completed by End of November, Supplying Water for 1.3 Million People
The Sidan Dam, located across the districts of Badung, Bangli, and Gianyar in Bali, is targeted for completion by the end of November 2024. This dam will provide clean water to serve 1.3 million residents. Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, alongside Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), inspected the […]
Government Mandates Dairy Processing Industry to Absorb All Milk from Local Farmers
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman successfully facilitated a meeting between dairy farmers, collectors, and the dairy processing industry, resulting in a government mandate requiring the industry to absorb all milk produced by local farmers. “We have gathered the industry, farmers, and collectors. Everyone has agreed to work together,” said Minister Amran at a press […]
Subsidized Fertilizer Will Be Delivered Directly to Farmers
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman announced a simplified fertilizer distribution process, ensuring direct delivery to farmers. “We have agreed to make the process shorter, easier, and simpler. Representing the government, I signed this decision for fertilizer distribution. We are entrusting it to Pupuk Indonesia directly, delivering straight to farmers to streamline the system,” he […]
Kahforward Successfully Initiates “Langkah Berdampak” Movement with Indonesian Youth
Less than a week after Kahforward took place at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta, the various main events have successfully made a “Langkah Berdampak” (meaningful impact). Held over two days, Kahforward has successfully inspired, motivated, and created change together with more than 25,000 participants from all over Indonesia. By carrying four main pillars: Invention, Technology, Community […]
Truck Accident on Cipularang Toll Highlights Issues in Indonesia’s Freight Industry Ecosystem
A massive accident occurred at KM 92 of the Cipularang Toll Road, triggered by a truck with faulty brakes that collided with multiple vehicles ahead. This incident highlights the chaotic state of Indonesia’s freight industry ecosystem. The Deputy Chair of Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Syaiful Huda, commented that the repeated […]
House of Representatives Pushes Ministry of Industry to Establish Textile Directorate
Member of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Muhammad Hatta, expressed concerns about the state of the textile industry in Indonesia. He highlighted the bankruptcy of Sritex as a sign that the government needs to pay more attention to the domestic textile industry. “Sritex alone employed 50,000 people. Multiply that by […]
Regulations for the Tobacco Industry Should Consider All Aspirations
Indonesian House of Representatives member, Willy Aditya, emphasized that tobacco industry regulations should embrace all stakeholder aspirations, given that tobacco excise taxes remain a crucial contributor to Indonesia’s national revenue. “We cannot make regulations that disregard various interests; we need to consider every perspective,” Willy stated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The NasDem Party politician […]
Japan to Expand Employment Opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers
Japan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Masaki Yasushi, recently met with Indonesia’s Minister of Migrant Worker Protection (BP2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding. In the meeting, Ambassador Yasushi announced Japan’s plans to expand employment opportunities in the hospitality and industrial sectors for Indonesian migrant workers. The meeting between Karding and Yasushi took place at the Ministry’s office in Jakarta […]
Deputy Agriculture Minister Urges Bali Coffee Farmers to Maintain Quality of Local Coffee
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, encouraged coffee farmers in Badung Regency, Bali, to preserve the quality of their local coffee, aiming for competitiveness against international coffee products. Known as “Mas Dar,” Deputy Minister Sudaryono urged farmers to boost productivity to meet national market demand. “We have local coffee, so let’s not end up consuming foreign […]
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