Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said that Merdeka Run 2026 reflected the spirit of Indonesians in celebrating the month of independence through sports. This year, more than 12,000 runners took part in the running event, which was held in Jakarta on Saturday (08/29). “As we are in the month of independence in August, we celebrate […]
The finish line at Merdeka Run 2026 on Saturday morning (8/29) not only recorded the fastest finish time but also captured moments of happiness, determination, and spirit to keep going. From wheelchair racers to national athletes, each interpreted independence in their own way. One of the wheelchair racers was Fandi Akhmad from Jakarta, recorded as […]
Thousands of runners filled the streets in front of the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Saturday morning (08/29) to take part in Merdeka Run 2026. Held to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the running event brought together participants in a spirit of togetherness. Carrying the spirit of “Bangun, […]
President Prabowo Subianto, on Friday night (08/28), visited relocated Senen residents at their new housing complex. The residents had previously lived along the railway tracks near Senen Station, Central Jakarta for over a decade. In his written statement, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained that President Prabowo met with the residents upon concluding his schedules […]
President Prabowo Subianto, Friday (08/28), made an unannounced visit to a relocation housing site in the Kramat Raya area of Senen district, Central Jakarta, to check on the living conditions of residents who previously lived in shacks along the Senen railway tracks. The impromptu visit was made following official state duties at the Merdeka Palace. […]
President Prabowo Subianto Friday (08/28) received Panglima Jilah, also known as Pangalangok Jilah, the grand leader of Tariu Borneo Bangkule Rajakng (TBBR), a Dayak Kanayatn indigenous organization widely known as the Pasukan Merah (Red Force), at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Panglima Jilah explained that the President supported efforts to speed up the containment of […]
President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta along with a number of Nobel laureates at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (08/28). During the meeting, the two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation, including through collaboration between Nobel laureates and Indonesian researchers and academics. “I believe there is greater potential to explore in […]
President Prabowo Subianto on Friday (08/28) received President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta and 20 Nobel laureates from various countries at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. The meeting is a historical moment to strengthen relationship between Indonesia and Timor-Leste and to create more opportunities for collaboration across a range of strategic areas. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya […]
Indonesia continued to improve protection for migrant workers and their families amid challenges and crises in the ASEAN region, through measures such as emergency response readiness, cross-sectoral coordination, and support and reintegration for returned migrant workers. Minister of Manpower Yassierli delivered the statement at the 29th ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting (ALMM) in Bangkok, Thailand on […]
The Government continues to make comprehensive improvements to the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. ensuring that its expansion is accompanied by higher quality standards, stronger food-safety measures, and more accurate targeting of beneficiaries. The Government’s latest concrete measures involve tightening operating standards for Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs). Of the 27,485 SPPGs […]
