Author: David I. Meeks

Serang (ANTARA) – Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has said that the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (Kopdes) can be developed based on the unique potential of each village.“The Merah Putih Village Cooperatives may be developed according to the potential of each village as a cooperative business, but the mandatory (functions) must also be carried out,” he added while handing over the deed for a Kopdes in Serang district, Banten, on Wednesday.According to Susanto, the Kopdes can resort to any money-making activity to ensure their smooth running.He further said that starting this month, each Kopdes can take…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Forestry Ministry said that it has conducted a joint operation to check illegal mining in the Bekasi headstream in Mount Karang, Klapanunggal, Bogor district, West Java, as part of efforts to save forests and the environment.The ministry’s unit for watershed rescue conducted the joint operation with stakeholders such as the National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Bogor Public Works and Public Housing Office on Wednesday.The ministry’s director general for law enforcement, Dwi Januanto Nugroho, said in Bogor, West Java, the same day that any unlawful use of forests will be met with strict penalties.“The initiative shows…

Surabaya (ANTARA) – The East Java Provincial Government has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Fresh Food Safety Index (IKPS), released by the National Food Agency (Bapanas), outperforming Central Java and West Java.The award was received by the East Java Agriculture and Food Security Agency during the World Food Safety Day celebration at the International Convention Center (IICC) in Bogor last week.Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa stated that East Java scored 80 points, based on five assessment indicators: human resources and institutions, food safety assurance, trade, public health, and public awareness. She attributed this achievement to cross-sector collaboration and strong…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has pledged to revoke the certificate of a palm oil plantation found guilty of operating within the Tesso Nilo National Park area in Palalawan District, Riau, a minister announced.Agrarian and Spatial Planning Minister/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron Wahid stated that no further reverification is necessary, as his ministry has already conducted a field verification confirming the company’s legal violation.Wahid stated here on Tuesday that the palm oil plantation’s certificate will be revoked immediately as part of the ministry’s commitment to preserving the country’s national park area and combating illegal land use.Speaking to journalists…

Wonosobo (ANTARA) – Central Java’s Wonosobo will host the Java Balloon Attraction 2025 on Sunday (July 6) at Kalianget Recreation Park to mark the 200th anniversary of the district.The head of Wonosobo’s Tourism and Culture Office, Agus Wibowo, said that the event will be a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation.It will feature 36 tethered hot air balloons forming aerial patterns and depicting regional icons such as Mount Sindoro and Menjer Lake, Wibowo informed.The event is being organized in collaboration with the Wonosobo Balloon Community.The Ministry of Law will hand over an intellectual property certificate recognizing the Wonosobo Balloon Tradition…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Hajj Management Agency (BP Haji) has said that President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Saudi Arabia is an important opportunity to strengthen strategic synergy between the two countries, especially in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage.“We, BP Haji, are present to accompany the President in this bilateral visiting as part of the transition process for organizing the Hajj,” the head of BP Haji, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, said in a statement released in Jakarta on Tuesday.He will accompany President Prabowo to a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, on Wednesday.Minister…

Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – International tourists visiting the resort island of Bali in May 2025 were found to stay longer at non-star hotels than star-rated ones, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).“This is an interesting finding because in the past, foreigners traveling to Bali stayed longer at star-rated hotels than the non-star ones,” head of the BPS-Bali Office, Agus Gede Hendrayana Hermawan, said here on Tuesday.In May, the average length of stay of foreign tourists in Bali was recorded at 2.8 nights at non-star hotels and 2.75 nights at star hotels.Meanwhile, for local holidaymakers, the average length of stay was recorded…

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s disaster management agency in Yogyakarta reported that 22 tourists were stung by jellyfish at Parangtritis Beach on Java’s southern coast on Sunday.Noviar Rahmad, head of the Yogyakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), confirmed on Tuesday that all victims received immediate treatment at a local monitoring post and did not require hospital referral.He noted that jellyfish have recently been sighted along much of Yogyakarta’s southern coastline. In addition to Parangtritis Beach, jellyfish have appeared on beaches in Gunungkidul.Rahmad said most of the victims were children who mistook the jellyfish for toys because of their colorful appearance.”Some think…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the Indonesian Police’s crucial role in maintaining national stability and security, describing it as the principal foundation for the success of the national development agenda.”Thanks to the National Police, our nation can carry out major agenda in our national development,” Prabowo stated during the Indonesian Police’s 79th-anniversary ceremony at the National Monument (Monas) Square on Tuesday.According to the president, the main goal of Indonesian independence is not only to free the nation from colonialism but also to achieve resilience and become a just and prosperous country.He believes the National Police play a vital…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin stated that the Indonesian National Police’s (Polri’s) 79th anniversary, themed “Polri for the People,” underscores the institution’s continued commitment to serving and protecting the public.”By adopting the theme ‘Polri for the People,’ it affirms the Indonesian National Police’s dedication to being present within the community, providing the best possible service, and acting as both protector and guardian of the people,” Burhanuddin noted in a statement on Tuesday.He expressed hope that Polri would continue to safeguard and serve the people while upholding its role as the frontline institution in maintaining public security and order.The…