Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto's government is targeting economic growth of 8 percent in the five years of his administration. This target is expected to be achieved, and supported by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The agreement (MoU) between the government of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 1446 Hijri/2025 pilgrimage season is an important milestone in preparing for this year’s Hajj. The signing, done by Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, and Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, last Sunday (12/1/2025), shows both countries’ commitment to providing the best Hajj services for Indonesian pilgrims.
Today marks the inaugural celebration of the National Village Day, a significant occasion established by the Indonesian government through a presidential decree just last year, which designated January 15 as the official day. The decree outlines several key objectives for this commemoration, the foremost being the recognition and appreciation of the pivotal role villages play in the nation’s development. Additionally, it serves to amplify the commitment and attention of the government, the community, and other stakeholders towards supporting sustainable village development.
In the Indonesian presidential agenda in January, Japanese Prime Minister, Ishiba Shigeru visited the Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java on Saturday (11/1). This marks the first visit to Indonesia by a head of state in 2025, under the Indonesian presidency of Prabowo Subianto.
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres spoke at the opening of the 15th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Sunday (12/1). The assembly, joined by delegates from 170 member countries, was themed "Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition – The Way Forward".
Transmigration is a program to move people from densely populated to less densely populated areas. In Indonesia, transmigration is one of the government's population programs, which has been implemented since the 1950s. This program was initiated as a solution to overcome the problem of population density in several places, such as areas on the island of Java. The main goal is to equalize the population and improve community welfare.
The eradication of poverty and food self-sufficiency are two key missions of the Asta Cita (eight missions) under Indonesia's president Prabowo Subianto's administration. To achieve these objectives, the government has allocated IDR 71 trillion (about US$4.3 billion) in Village Funds for 2025.
On Tuesday, 7 January, two key Indonesian ministries – the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Affairs/Investment Coordinating Board – held a meeting with Apple’s management in Jakarta. Following the discussions, Setia Diarta, Director-General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics Industries at the Ministry of Industry, explained that the negotiations focused solely on meeting the Domestic Component Level requirements. This is essential for Apple to officially launch its latest product, the iPhone 16, in Indonesia.
Quality human resources are one of the main pillars in the development of a nation. Sustainable and competitive development requires individuals to possess the abilities, skills, and character necessary to face global challenges.
Today, 6 January 2025, the Indonesian government launched a big initiative namely the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program for millions of students in the country. The program will be running for five years. It aims to address malnutrition and create a healthier future for the Indonesian young generation. The initiative involved more than 1,900 co-ops, village-owned businesses, and various other local entities. All will make a strong collaboration to fight malnutrition or food shortage, strengthen local economy, and improve the people's life quality.