According to him, museums should not only be repositories of the past but also spaces for learning, understanding the present and shaping the future Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has urged museums to digitise their collections and consider developing narrative structures to connect with younger audiences, according to ANTARA. “Strengthening storytelling and digital elements is essential for museums to connect with the younger generation, especially Generation Z,” the minister noted. There are currently 516 registered museums in Indonesia, with…

It is part of projects by the country’s President Prabowo Subianto aimed at improving the national education system The Government of Indonesia has announced that the school modernisation programme has created 238,131 jobs across the country. This was reported by ANTARA, citing the Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari. Schools, in cooperation with parents, independently determine the scope and nature of renovation works. This model provides employment for builders, engineers, project managers and other support staff. On…

Innovative composite material aims to reduce casualties and support environmental targets Researchers at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have introduced a new generation of lightweight, durable roof tiles made from biomass, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional roofing materials, as reported by ANTARA. The innovation has been developed with a focus on improving building safety in earthquake-prone regions. By using lignocellulosic biomass processed into fine particles and formed into composite structures, the tiles combine reduced…

New initiatives focus on academic mobility, innovation partnerships and strengthening Indonesia’s position in global higher education Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are expanding cooperation in higher education, with a particular focus on developing digital skills, strengthening research collaboration and increasing international student mobility, reports ANTARA. The issue was discussed during a meeting in Jakarta between representatives of Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and the UAE diplomatic mission. The talks were received by Deputy Minister Stella Christie.…

The project will help increase yields Indonesia is building an international centre for tropical seaweed research in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie, according to ANTARA. The complex will include research facilities, dormitories for international scientists and a pharmacy. “Our major focus in recent months has been to position Indonesia as the world’s seaweed centre, and that must start now. We are establishing an international-standard research centre…

New agreement focuses on connectivity, skills development and joint promotion to expand tourism flows between the two countries Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana and South African Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in tourism through a new partnership covering seven strategic areas, aiming to promote sustainable growth and strengthen long-term ties between the two emerging economies. The agreement was confirmed following high-level talks in Jakarta, where both sides underlined their shared commitment to developing tourism on…

Indonesia and the Republic of South Africa agreed on the mutual abolition of visas. The new entry procedure was announced by Vice President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka at a business forum in Johannesburg, ANTARA reported. The agreement was the outcome of the October talks between the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Jakarta. As the vice president noted, this step reflects the growing partnership between the states. “President Ramaphosa’s visit to Indonesia…

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade announced that Indonesia and South Africa have agreed to explore new ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade and enterprise development. This is reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS. In a statement, the ministry said that Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan held talks with South African Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi during a meeting in South Africa. Both sides pledged to strengthen collaboration in these areas through…

Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.12 per cent, marking one of the highest growth rates among G20 and ASEAN member countries, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto. The announcement followed a Plenary Cabinet Meeting led by country’s President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. “The President discussed economic development during the meeting, with a growth of 5.12 per cent, as the highest among G20 and ASEAN countries,” the Minister remarked. The Minister noted that the growth…

President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has instructed the expansion of the international airport network across the country, according to Antara News. “The president ordered the opening of as many international airports as possible in various regions,” Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. It was noted that Indonesia’s Ministry of Transport has reinstated international status for three airports: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (Palembang), H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (Bangka Belitung), and General Ahmad Yani Airport (Semarang). Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi explained that the…