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Indonesia drug policy and research initiatives

Overview

Under directives from President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has initiated several programs focused on narcotics control and pharmaceutical independence.

In late September 2026, the President ordered BRIN to develop affordable early detection tools for drug addiction to strengthen narcotics prevention. BRIN also indicated plans to research improved rehabilitation methods and address potential drug distribution loopholes involving vaping.

By late October 2026, research efforts expanded toward national drug independence. BRIN began developing 19 herbal medicine candidates to achieve phytopharmaca status by utilizing domestic spice resources. This initiative involves coordinating with the Ministry of Health and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) to move candidates through clinical trials and scientific standardization.

Entities

Prabowo Subianto · Indonesia · National Research and Innovation Agency · Arif Satria · Indonesian Food and Drug Authority

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    BRIN develops 19 herbal medicine candidates to boost national drug independence

    BRIN is developing 19 herbal medicine candidates to achieve phytopharmaca status, supporting President Prabowo's goal of national drug independence.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    President Prabowo orders BRIN to develop affordable drug detection tools

    President Prabowo Subianto has ordered BRIN to develop affordable drug detection technology and improve rehabilitation methods to combat narcotics abuse and address vaping-related risks.

Sources

disway.id · rri.co.id