August 24, 2025 | 08:45 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Here are the highlights: Japan Sends 118 Teachers to Assist Japanese Learning in Indonesia; City in Japan Proposes 2-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit; and Less Than a Year in Office, Prabowo's Cabinet Hit by Corruption Case.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Japan Sends 118 Teachers to Assist Japanese Learning in Indonesia
Japan Foundation will once again dispatch individuals from Japan to assist in teaching the Japanese language in Indonesian schools through the NIHONGO Partners program. This program has been running since 2014 and is now entering its 11th year.
Japan Foundation's Publication Officer, Abdul Barry Sutan Pulungan, explained that one aspect of this program involves sending native speakers to high schools to serve as assistant teachers.
"So, in the Japanese language subject that will be taught in those schools, there will be one local teacher and one native Japanese teacher," he said at the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta on Friday, August 22, 2025. Abdul also emphasized that the Japanese individuals will not replace the role of local teachers, but will only assist them.
2. City in Japan Proposes 2-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit
The city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, has announced a new and controversial plan: to limit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices for all residents to just two hours per day. The regulation is also intended for adults.
The draft regulation will be submitted to the city council meeting next week. If passed, the rule will take effect on October 1, according to Japan Today, Friday, August 22, 2025. The regulation limits residents to a maximum of two hours per day of use of mobile phones, tablets, gaming devices, and computers. Exceptions are provided for work and study purposes.
3. Less Than a Year in Office, Prabowo's Cabinet Hit by Corruption Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially designated Immanuel Ebenezer, known as Noel, as a suspect in the alleged corruption case within the Ministry of Manpower. Noel had previously served as Deputy Minister of Manpower before being dismissed from his position on the same day he was designated a suspect, on Friday, August 22, 2025.
KPK arrested Noel in a sting operation on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He is suspected of receiving a kickback of Rp3 billion from extorting payments for the issuance of occupational safety and health certificates performed by 13 of his subordinates. The extortion involved demanding that laborers processing the certificates pay Rp6 million instead of the rightful Rp300,000.
Noel's fraudulent actions mark the first corruption case involving a member of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet. This black mark comes in the tenth month since Prabowo's administration commenced in October 2024.
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City in Japan Proposes 2-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit
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The city of Toyoake, Japan, wants to limit smartphone use by all residents.
Japan Sends 118 Teachers to Assist Japanese Learning in Indonesia
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A total of 118 Japanese teachers will participate in the NIHONGO Partners program to assist Japanese language teaching in Indonesian schools.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
IIF Channels Rp42.5 Trillion into Indonesia's Strategic Infrastructure Projects
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PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF) has disbursed Rp42.5 trillion for national strategic infrastructure projects.
The Paradox of Corruption Among High-Salaried Indonesian Govt Officials
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Immanuel Ebenezer received a salary and allowances as the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Manpower after being inaugurated in mid-October 2024.
VP Gibran Affirms Development of Indonesia's IKN Will Continue
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Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that the construction of Indonesia's IKN is progressing as planned.
Less Than a Year in Office, Prabowo's Cabinet Hit by Corruption Case
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Former Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer becomes the first Prabowo cabinet member to be ensnared in corruption.
Indonesia's 5% Economic Growth Becomes Reference for ASEAN, Says Minister
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Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto claimed that Indonesia's ability to maintain stable economic growth at 5 percent makes the country a reference point.
Indonesian Govt Begins Sending Interactive Whiteboards to Schools Nationwide
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Before distribution, the Ministry of Education asks schools to ensure infrastructure readiness, including electricity and internet connection.
Prabowo Raises Concerns over State Budget Leaks
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Prabowo is confused at what stage the budget was embezzled. He said the issue must be fixed and should not happen again.
