Government Policy
Government to pay farmers to restore disaster-damaged rice fields in Sumatra
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced the government will pay farmers through a labor-intensive scheme to rehabilitate rice fields damaged by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The program aims to safeguard national food production, with costs covered by the central government. Total damage spans 98,002 hectares, targeting completion of light to medium damage within three months.
The UK's nightclub sector has criticized the government's recent decision to exclude them from a new business rates relief scheme, despite a U-turn providing support for pubs and live music venues. Industry leaders warn that this oversight could accelerate venue closures amid a 32% drop in nightclubs since 2017. The Night Time Industries Association argues the policy undermines the cultural and economic value of electronic music spaces.
Reported by AI
In an effort to make school education more inclusive for children with special needs, the Delhi government is actively involving Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in training and capacity-building activities for its schools. This decision aligns with recommendations from an internal committee of the Directorate of Education (DoE), formed last year to improve the school environment for students and teachers. The government has accepted all recommendations, with implementation currently underway.
Indonesia's Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana endorses the Work From Mall (WFM) campaign under the Work From Anywhere policy, aligning it with the BINA Indonesia Great Sale 2025 to blend holiday leisure with productivity during Christmas and New Year 2025/2026.
Reported by AI
Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) will conduct the Academic Ability Test (TKA) for primary school (SD/MI) and junior high school (SMP/MTs) students starting in April 2026. This test extends the academic mapping policy from upper secondary levels and aims to better understand students' learning achievements.
The Kenyan government has announced new measures for the Standards Levy to ensure predictability and fairness for manufacturers. Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui revealed an escalation approach linked to inflation trends. These changes aim to enhance the competitiveness of local industries.
Reported by AI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has deleted key information on climate change from its website, including facts about human causes. At least 80 pages vanished in early December, shifting focus to natural processes. Climate experts call the changes deliberate misinformation.
Seoul launches 400 billion won support for shipbuilding industry
January 20, 2026 02:50Egypt plans stray dog shelters away from residential areas
January 15, 2026 16:35Hong Kong experts say building reform pledges fall short after deadly fire
January 14, 2026 06:39South Africa approves national strategy for children and teens
January 08, 2026 08:56Government tightens sleeper bus safety norms after 145 deaths
December 19, 2025 06:14Government opens possibility to recalculate private fuel import quotas
December 16, 2025 18:22Prabowo signs regulation on minimum wage increase
December 15, 2025 06:22Gov't to invest 4.5 trillion won in overseas logistics hubs for exporters
December 15, 2025 01:56Rupiah weakens as government prepares special policies for Aceh and Sumatra recovery
December 13, 2025 10:36Government reviews system for foreigners' credit card use in public transit