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Zakat-funded Nutritious Meal Program
President Prabowo Subianto has once again emphasized government’s readiness to fund the free nutritious meal (MBG) program with APBN, but he welcomes any help from people who may be interested in taking part as well. His vague statement in response to the suggestion on utilizing zakat as a source of funds, therefore, leaves us wondering whether it implies a subtle rejection or, instead, an open invitation.
Business
Indonesia-India
Unlike with China, wherein Indonesia recorded trade deficit (non oil and gas) of US$11.4 billion in 2024 (surged from surplus of US$148 million in 2023), the country enjoyed a huge trade surplus with India. President Prabowo is scheduled to visit India next week, among others, to boost economic ties.
Profiles
New Faces in the Ministry of Communication and Digital
Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid has inaugurated a total of 21 high-ranking ministry officials, including three special staffers, two of which are well-known figures. Their inauguration quickly became a hot topic among Indonesian social media users. Today, we are going to learn more about these new faces. It is an urgent matter because, apparently, the minister herself does not really know the people she will work with.