Indonesia has announced that it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation, marking a significant shift in its approach to food security and land use. The government launched the ambitious programme in 2024 with a five-year goal of reducing Indonesia’s dependence on rice imports. The plan initially involved opening […]
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Indonesia is holding back from signing an agreement linked to the ASEAN Power Grid, saying it wants to make sure any deal delivers fair and meaningful benefits for all countries involved. Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the country remains open to joining the regional electricity initiative, but only when the terms […]
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JAKARTA, Sept 14 — Under the weight of deadly protests and mounting public anger, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his Cabinet, removed his finance minister, and reversed controversial decisions — a sweeping move many are calling either much-needed damage control or a strategic power grab. What began as protests over low wages and rising […]
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