Indonesia news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Indonesia today:

Politics

• President Joko Widodo has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with several ministers being replaced or reassigned. The changes are aimed at improving the government's performance and tackling corruption. (Source: The Jakarta Post)
• The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the country's largest political party, has announced that it will support the government's plan to increase the minimum wage for workers. (Source: Antara News)

Economy

• Indonesia's economy grew by 5.02% in the second quarter of 2022, according to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The growth rate is slightly higher than expected and is driven by strong domestic consumption and investment. (Source: The Jakarta Globe)
• The Indonesian rupiah has strengthened against the US dollar, closing at 14,350 per dollar on Monday. The currency has been supported by the country's strong economic growth and high foreign exchange reserves. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• Indonesia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,344 new cases reported on Monday. The country has also reported 24 new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 143,000. (Source: The Jakarta Post)
• The Indonesian government has announced that it will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all citizens, in an effort to boost vaccination rates and control the spread of the virus. (Source: Antara News)

Environment

• Indonesia has launched a new program to protect its coral reefs, which are home to a quarter of the world's marine species. The program aims to reduce pollution and overfishing, and to promote sustainable tourism. (Source: The Jakarta Globe)
• The Indonesian government has announced plans to increase the country's renewable energy capacity, with a target of generating 23% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025. (Source: Bloomberg)

Other News

• A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island, causing widespread damage and killing at least 10 people. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 and was followed by several aftershocks. (Source: The New York Times)
• Indonesia has announced that it will host the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, which will be held in the cities of Jakarta and Palembang. The games are expected to attract thousands of athletes and spectators from across the region. (Source: The Jakarta Post)