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Deputy Chairman of the MPR Encourages Proper Utilization of Halal Tourism Sector Opportunities
Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat has urged that opportunities in the halal tourism sector be maximized effectively. This must be achieved through meticulous planning to boost tourist arrivals to Indonesia. "The opportunities within the tourism sector, including halal tourism, which has significant demand, must be…
Ministry of Agriculture Imports 5.4 Million Breeding Cows
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has confirmed that it will not import milk for the free nutritious lunch program. Instead, the ministry plans to import over 5 million breeding cattle to support the program. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, stated that these cattle will be bred using artificial insemination technology…
Bulog Reports Imported Rice Realization Reached 2.2 Million Tons as of June 2024
As of the end of July 2024, Indonesia has imported 2.2 million tons of rice, according to Perum Bulog President Director Bayu Krisnamurthi. He stated that the primary sources of this rice are Thailand and Vietnam, though he did not specify the exact percentages from each country. Bulog has been…
Increase Sumatra’s Export Potential, LPEI Holds Forum with Top Exporters
The Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI) held a forum with top exporters from North Sumatra (Sumut) during the "LPEI Export Forum and 2024 Special Export Assignment Program Socialization" on Thursday, July 25, 2024. This event was organized in collaboration with the Directorate General of Financing and Risk Management (DJPPR) of the Ministry…
