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The Dutch government has “fully and unconditionally” acknowledged Indonesia's independence proclaimed on August 17, 1945 . The official statement was made by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte after 78 years.

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railways (KCJB) is confirmed to start full operation in October. However, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) spokesperson Emir Monti said the bullet trains will start operation “on a limited basis” beginning in mid-August.

Indonesia Open 2023 officially gets underway at Istora Senayan, Jakarta at 9am WIB, enthusiastically welcomed by the boisterous spectators.

Transportation Ministry (Kemenhub) has begun implementing new rules on health protocols after the government recently lifted the mask mandate on public transportation as Indonesia transition toward the Covid-19 endemic phase.

Presidential Secretariat (Setpres) head Heru Budi Hartono said the logo was personally selected by President Joko Widodo.

Badminton Super Series Premier tournament Indonesia Open 2023 will take place at Istora Senayan on 13-18 June.

The German Football League (DFL) and Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) have expanded their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week.

The government has officially ditched the rule on mask wearing, including for travel and crowd-pulling events.

Recently, the public has been irked by scores of foreign tourists violating regulations in Bali. For example, they committed illegal acts and did not heed traffic rules.

The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) said of the importance maintaining marine ecosystems through a quota-based and measurable fishing policy which aims to prevent overfishing.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia, Thursday (8/6). Both leaders concluded the maritime border negotiations between the two neighboring countries after 18 years.