Indonesian government promotes phony police reform following protests

In the aftermath of the two-week long protests in Indonesia that began at the end of August, the government of President Prabowo Subianto is pursuing so-called “police reform” and other measures meant to give the impression that it is responding...

Commentary: Indonesia makes a quiet return to Pyongyang

Yet perception can be as powerful as policy. The image of Prabowo himself standing beside Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Kim during the recent military parade in Beijing, followed by the foreign minister’s...

Textile industry calls for urgent policy support amidst US tariffs: Survey

India’s textile and apparel sector is facing a severe challenge following the imposition of new United States tariffs, according to a survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The United States, which accounts for...

CB Industrial to dispose of Kalimantan palm oil land

PETALING JAYA: CB Industrial Product Holdings Bhd is divesting its stake in an Indonesian plantation unit through the sale of Admiral Potential Sdn Bhd (APSB), which owns a 94% stake in PT Jaya Jadi Utama (PT JJU), to London Stock Exchange-listed...

Indonesia moves to cut red tape, attract more investors

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Finance is preparing several strategic measures, including streamlining regulations, simplifying business permit procedures, and easing rules that hinder business growth, to create a more conducive and...

Indonesia detects radiation at clove farm in expanding contamination probe

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have discovered traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island. A government spokesperson confirmed the finding on Tuesday as Jakarta expanded its investigation into contamination incidents. The United...

Indonesia's Patriot Bond surpasses Rp50T, boosts investment drives

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto received a report from Minister of Investment and Danantara CEO Rosan P. Roeslani regarding the realization of Patriot Bond sales, which have exceeded Rp50 trillion. The report was delivered during a...

Indonesia to require low-emission standards for mining trucks

JAKARTA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is preparing a regulation that will require all trucks used in mining activities nationwide to meet Euro 4 emission standards, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said here Tuesday. Most vehicles...

Minister ensures investment security, safety in Cikande Industry Zone

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has assured the public that safety and investment sustainability in the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, Serang, Banten, remain secure following reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137)...

Indonesian Companies Join Foces to Build Natuna-Batam Gas Pipeline

Indonesian state-owned electricity company subsidiary PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with PT Timas Suplindo to build the West Natuna Transportation System (WNTS) gas pipeline to Pemping Island, near...

Indonesia to Leverage Nickel Reserves for Green Transition, Says Commerce Chief

Arsjad Rasjid, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said his country was seeking more investors during the Caixin Summer Summit in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Caixin Indonesia plans to leverage its abundant nickel reserves...

Indonesia detects traces of radiation at farm as probe expands

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities found traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island, a government spokesperson said Tuesday, as Jakarta expanded an investigation launched after the US health authority detected Caesium-137...

Indonesian govt to issue new industrial radiation reporting rules

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Industry is currently preparing a new regulation regarding factory safety against radiation exposure. "We are preparing the regulation requiring industrial areas and factories in Indonesia to report the results...

Indonesia finds radiation traces at Sumatra clove farm as Caesium-137 probe widens

JAKARTA, Oct 14 — Indonesian authorities found traces of radioactivity at a clove farm on Sumatra island, a government spokesperson said Tuesday, as Jakarta expanded an investigation launched after the US health authority detected Caesium-137...

PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots

The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead from among 10 finallists across Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea...

Indonesia is considering regulating crude palm oils exports to meet the B50 demand

Indonesian government could regulate crude palm oil exports to ensure that there is sufficient supply domestically to produce biodiesel. This was announced by the country's energy minister on Tuesday. Since more than 10 years, the world's largest...

State urges residents to check freezers for radioactive shrimp after damning investigation into Indonesian farm

Michiganders have been warned by the state health department to check their freezers for radioactive shrimp, following revelations from an ongoing investigation into an Indonesian seafood company. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added to...

Indonesia may leverage critical minerals in trade talks: Kadin

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) emphasized that the country’s critical mineral resources could be used as leverage in trade negotiations with other nations. “With our critical minerals, we can use them as...

Indonesian vehicle sales fall 15% in September

New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to decline in September 2025, falling by 15% to 62,071 units from 73,108 units in the same month last year, according to wholesale data compiled by the local automotive industry association Gaikindo. Market...

Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands

Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Published on: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Long-term exposure to even low doses of Caesium-137 is linked to an...