October 13, 2025 | 08:33 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, October 13, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia's Industry Minister Says Chinese Firm Interested in Coal Downstream Project; Coach Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia Record: Just 3 Wins in 8 Matches; and Independent Lunch Programs at Schools.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia's Industry Minister Says Chinese Firm Interested in Coal Downstream Project
Indonesia's Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita revealed that a Chinese energy company, Beiken Energy, is interested in exploring cooperation opportunities with Indonesia in the project of coal downstreaming into chemical products.
"Collaboration with Beiken Energy is expected to accelerate the downstreaming of the chemical industry, strengthen the national supply chain, and increase the substitution of imported chemical raw materials," said Agus Gumiwang in a written statement on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The statement was made by Agus after a meeting with Beiken Energy in Shanghai, China, on Friday, October 10, 2025. He mentioned that up to now, Beiken has not invested in Indonesia.
2. Coach Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia Record: Just 3 Wins in 8 Matches
Patrick Kluivert officially took over as the head coach of the Indonesian national team on January 9, 2025, replacing Shin Tae-yong. Since then, the Dutch coach has led the Garuda in eight official matches, with inconsistent results.
Out of the eight matches, which include four third round qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, two friendly matches, and two fourth round matches, Kluivert has recorded three wins, one draw, and four losses. Indonesia's winning percentage under his leadership is only 37.5 percent.
The three wins came against Bahrain (1-0), China (1-0), and Taiwan (6-0), while the draw occurred against Lebanon (0-0). The four losses came against strong opponents: Australia (1-5), Japan (0-6), Saudi Arabia (2-3), and Iraq (0-1). Overall, Indonesia scored 11 goals and conceded 15.
3. Independent Lunch Programs at Schools
At Muhammadiyah 4 Elementary School in Surabaya, East Java, the ringing of the bell at 9 am signals the start of breakfast time. Students gather in the school canteen, where teachers distribute meal packages to those seated in neat rows. On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the packages contained rice, chicken, vegetables, and fruit.
This is not part of President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal (MBG) program, but rather the school's long-standing healthy catering initiative. Muhammadiyah 4 has managed this activity for more than two decades. Every menu must follow the Ministry of Health's nutrition guidelines and be ready two hours before distribution. "We make sure the food stays high-quality," said teacher Farid Firmansyah.
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US Restricts Indonesian Shrimp Imports Over Cesium-137 Contamination
1 jam lalu
The warning follows the discovery of Cesium-137 contamination in some shipments of shrimp and cloves from Indonesia.
#KluivertOut Trends After Indonesia Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup
2 jam lalu
Protests using the hashtag #KluivertOut have been widespread on social media since Indonesia failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
38.8% of Indonesia's Public Health Centers Lack Sufficient Medical Staff
3 jam lalu
Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono also said that 4.6 percent of public health centers in Indonesia lack a doctor.
Indonesia to Keep Running Labor-Intensive Programs in 2026, Says Deputy Minister
3 jam lalu
Deputy Minister of Public Works, Diana Kusumastuti, stated that the labor-intensive program will continue in 2026 as it involves the people.
Draft Free Meal Presidential Regulation: Peruri Involved to Accelerate Program Digitalization
3 jam lalu
In a draft obtained by Tempo, the revised regulation on managing the free nutritious meal program consists of 55 articles.
Independent Lunch Programs at Schools
5 jam lalu
Some schools have been running their own lunch programs for decades. These independently managed kitchens are said to be safer and more hygienic.
Indonesia Promotes Its Agrobiodiversity at FAO's Global Exhibition in Rome
5 jam lalu
Indonesia showcases its rich variety of local foods at the global exhibition 'From Seeds to Foods', hosted by FAO in Rome, Italy, on October 10-13.
The Free Nutritious Meals Sycophants
7 jam lalu
The free nutritious food program is in disarray. There are indications of corruption.
Number of Free Nutritious Meal Food Poisoning Victims Reaches 11,000 as of October 12
9 jam lalu
There have been a total of 1,084 new cases of free nutritious meal poisoning within the last week or during the period from 6th to 12th October 2025.
Indonesian Army Delegation Joins Singapore Food Management Training
10 jam lalu
The Indonesian Army's delegation will receive training on the management of nutritious food with international standards.
