Ministry of Social Affairs

Indonesia fuel subsidy and food price updates

83 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia food inflation projected to reach 6 percent in December

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy and food-price dynamics continued to shift through late 2026. In the energy sector, the government maintained that subsidized fuel prices, including Pertalite at Rp10,000 per liter and Biosolar a

Indonesia KDKMP program rollout and expansion targets

25 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia plans Merah Putih cooperatives to expand rural healthcare

The Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) program continues to expand its role within Indonesia’s rural economy. To support infrastructure, the government prepared approximately Rp40 trillion for loan installments

Indonesia Ministry of Social Affairs welfare initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Social Affairs ensures independent selection for National Disability Commission

Deputy Social Minister Agus Jabo Priyono has highlighted several initiatives aimed at improving social welfare and institutional transparency in Indonesia. In late October, Priyono advocated for increased collaboration

BPJS Kesehatan administrative, coverage, and funding updates

13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia coordinates BPJS Kesehatan and private insurance schemes

BPJS Kesehatan has issued clarifications regarding administrative procedures and coverage limitations for the National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia. Initial updates focused on the regulation of control let

Indonesia digital social protection data initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf praises Banyumas social protection agents

Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has been highlighting the importance of digital social protection data registration across various regions. In late October, Yusuf commended a social protection agent

Indonesia digital economy and social welfare transformation

27 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf targets 45 percent inaccurate social aid data

Indonesia is advancing its digital transformation through simultaneous updates to tax collection and social welfare systems. The Directorate General of Taxes has accelerated the collection of Income Tax Article 22 for ma

Landslides and flooding in East Java

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: East Java authorities provide aid to landslide and flood victims

Heavy rainfall in East Java triggered fatal landslides and flooding in late October and early November 2026. In Lumajang Regency, a landslide in Tamanayu Village killed a 40-year-old man and his 9-year-old daughter after

Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

43 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia accelerates food aid for 33.2 million families

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As o

Indonesia expands Sekolah Rakyat and digital social services

17 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: President Prabowo emphasizes education as key to nation building

Indonesia has implemented the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ (People’s School) program, a boarding school initiative designed to fulfill President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to providing education for the nation’s most impoverished

Youth Pledge Day commemorations in Indonesia

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia marks 98th Youth Pledge Day with nationwide activities

On October 28, 2026, various organizations and government bodies held events to commemorate the 98th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day across different regions of Indonesia. In Pamekasan, the Pamekasan Arts Council, the P

Indonesian crackdown on online gambling

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Police Chief intensifies anti-drug and security operations

Indonesia has initiated multiple efforts to combat online gambling through administrative discipline and inter-agency law enforcement cooperation. In early October, the Ministry of Social Affairs imposed disciplinary sa

Palangka Raya fire and forest fire incidents

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Palangka Raya maintains emergency status amid forest fire risks

In early October 2026, Palangka Raya, Indonesia, experienced two separate fire incidents involving a vacant wooden house destroyed by explosions and a swiftlet nest facility consumed by flames. By late October, the sit

Indonesia inclusive education and teacher welfare reforms

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers urge teacher welfare and inclusive education improvements

Indonesian officials and legislators are advocating for systemic improvements to the national education system, with a focus on inclusivity and educator support. Initial efforts emphasized the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ program,

Flash floods and recovery in West Sumatra

10 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesia accelerates Sumatra disaster recovery and river normalization

In mid-September 2026, heavy rainfall triggered a series of flash floods across West Sumatra, Indonesia. On September 18, flooding from the Aek Koronok and Batang Jember Tonang Raya rivers struck Pasaman Regency, affecti

Indonesian Karang Taruna youth empowerment initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: AKBP Wikha Ardilestanto appointed as Kepulauan Seribu Police Chief

Karang Taruna organizations in Indonesia have implemented various community engagement and youth development programs. In Banten, the provincial organization scheduled ‘Bulan Bakti’ (Service Month) to include health chec

Indonesia 2026 social assistance and financial inclusion

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Indonesia government launches ‘One Person, One Account’ program

By late September 2026, Indonesia’s social assistance spending reached Rp115.8 trillion, representing 71.2 percent of the state budget allocation. This total includes Rp21.8 trillion for the Family Hope Program (PKH), Rp

Indonesia DTSEN welfare data accuracy concerns

10 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Indonesia urges DTSEN data updates to ensure accurate social aid

The implementation of Indonesia’s National Single Socio-Economic Data (DTSEN) decile system has raised concerns regarding the accuracy of welfare classifications. The system categorizes the population into ten groups, wh

Indonesian driver's license and traffic services

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Indonesia mobile administrative services expand SIM and Samsat access

Public administrative and traffic services in Indonesia, specifically regarding driver's license (SIM) renewals and vehicle tax (Samsat) payments, continue through late 2026. In September, services were active across Jak

Indonesian national defense and character building programs

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Indonesia dispatches 1,509 Unhan cadets to 181 People's Schools

Indonesia has initiated several programs involving military and defense personnel to support national discipline and character building. In August 2026, the second wave of military training began for 2,065 civil servants

Data and social protection initiatives in Makassar

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Makassar selected as pilot site for Indonesia's National Neighbor Care Movement

In Makassar, local government efforts have focused on improving data management and social service accessibility. Initially, the Makassar City Government partnered with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to train civil servants