The Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has begun introducing guidelines on the use of electronic devices at schools to support the implementation of a social media ban for minors under 16 which will come into force in less than three weeks.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
Schools ministry to regulate screen time for students
Schools ministry to regulate screen time for students
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Batam economy surges 7.49% yoy in Q4 2025, outpacing provincial growth
Batam economy surges 7.49% yoy in Q4 2025, outpacing provincial growth
The economy of Batam continued to show strong momentum toward the end of 2025, with economic growth reaching 7.49 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the fourth quarter (Q4), the highest among regions in Riau Islands province.
<Batam economy surges 7.49% yoy in Q4 2025, outpacing provincial growth - Economy - The Jakarta Post>
Monday, March 9, 2026
Fuel price hike in the cards if budget 'can't bear' oil subsidy
Fuel price hike in the cards if budget 'can't bear' oil subsidy
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says the worst-case scenario of domestic crude averaging US$92 per barrel throughout the year could force the government to reduce fuel subsidies or cut spending elsewhere, such as on the free meals program.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war
Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war
In a briefing with the country's top political figures, President Prabowo called for 'national elite solidarity' against impacts of the United States-Israel war on Iran.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Marriage takes backseat for Indonesia's Gen Z
Marriage takes backseat for Indonesia's Gen Z
Once widely seen as a rite of passage, marriage is being redefined by Indonesia's Gen Z, who are increasingly choosing to wait or keep celebrations modest as rising living costs and evolving personal values reshape their priorities.
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