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While he said he was disappointed, President Joko Widodo asked all parties to respect FIFA decision to remove Indonesia as host of this year’s U-20 World Cup.

Indonesia failed to host the U-20 World Cup. This was stated directly by the FIFA President Gianni Infantino through an official statement received by Observerid.com, Wednesday (29/3).

The government has decided that extended leave for this year's Eid al-Fitr holiday will be from April 19-25, according to a joint ministerial decree from Religious Affairs Minister, Manpower Minister, and Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister.

Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Dikbud-Ristek) Minister Nadiem Makarim abolished the reading, writing and arithmetic (calistung) tests for new student admissions at elementary schools (SD) and the equivalent Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI).

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo finally issued an official statement regarding the polemic of Israeli national football team competing in the U20 World Cup in Indonesia. He said he agreed with the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia that FIFA rules must be adhered to by its members.

 The French Navy resumed the Jeanne d'Arc, an annual, long duration, and joint deployment which aim is to provide officer cadets with “at sea” operational training before joining their units as officers aboard the PHA Dixmude (L9015) and FLF La Fayette (710) from February 8 to mid-July.

Indonesia is at risk of losing its host status for the U20 World Cup after FIFA canceled the draw to determine the match grouping scheduled on March 31, despite the government having spent a lot of funds to prepare for it, reported Katadata, Tuesday (28/3). This was sparked by Bali governor’s refusal to welcome the Israeli national team.

The 2023 U-20 World Cup in Indonesia is plunged into uncertainty. Indonesia is deemed to have violated its commitment with FIFA to ensure the smooth holding of the entire tournament agenda, including the draw to determine final groups, reported Kompas Daily, Monday (27/3).

The government, through Foreign Ministry (Kemlu) strongly condemns the statement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who does not recognize the existence of Palestine, reported CNN Indonesia, Thursday (23/2).

PT Steadler INKA Indonesia (SII), in Banyuwangi, began operations in mid-March 2023. According to Banyuwangikab.go.id, Thursday (23/3), the factory is located in Kalipuro district, Banyuwangi regency, East Java. It was inaugurated by Deputy SOE Minister Kartika Wiryoadmojo.

The central government together with Bali administration have officially formed a task force to deal with increasing violations committed by foreign tourists who fake license plates, work illegally and set up an “exclusive village.” The measure was announced by Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno on Wednesday (22/3), reported Kompas.