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Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:15 WIB
Schools in Bogor Regency Implement Distance Learning for 2 Days Due to Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau
The Bogor Regency administration has ordered schools to switch to distance learning for two days as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects the area. The decision follows monitoring that showed ash spread from western Bogor to Cibinong, prompting clean-up operations and public health advisories.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:13 WIB
Police distribute 1,200 masks to residents in Senen
Senen Police distributed 1,200 masks to residents across several locations in Central Jakarta as a precaution against volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The initiative, carried out on Sunday evening, targeted busy public areas including Senen bus terminal and Pasar Senen railway station. Police also delivered public order messages and urged residents to remain calm but vigilant.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:09 WIB
ASDP CEO strengthens cross-agency coordination to ease Ketapang congestion
PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is intensifying cross-agency coordination and optimising vessel operations to clear vehicle congestion at Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi. The backlog has been driven by a 16 percent rise in logistics vehicle volume and the temporary closure of one dock pair for capacity upgrades. Two additional ferries have been deployed to reinforce the Ketapang–Gilimanuk crossing.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:09 WIB
Bogor city government to monitor air quality daily amid volcanic ash fallout
The Bogor city government will publish daily air quality updates after volcanic ash reached the area, with current readings at 83, classified as moderate. Authorities are distributing 250,000 masks, spraying public roads and facilities, and have ordered remote learning for 7–8 September 2026 as protective measures.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:03 WIB
Mystery of Bandung's Mysterious Boom After Anak Krakatau Eruption: ITB Expert Points to 'Acoustic Shadow Zone' Phenomenon
A volcanologist from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) has proposed the atmospheric phenomenon known as an acoustic shadow zone as the most plausible scientific explanation for the mysterious booming sounds heard across Greater Bandung following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The hypothesis suggests that sound waves from the eruption were refracted upwards and later returned to the surface hundreds of kilometres away, bypassing areas closer to the volcano. The expert cautioned that further study is needed to confirm the causal link between the eruption and the distant sounds.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:01 WIB
Prabowo Bans Public from Approaching Mount Anak Krakatau Area
President Prabowo Subianto has prohibited residents in Jakarta, Banten, Lampung, and around the Sunda Strait from approaching Mount Anak Krakatau following its eruption. He has instructed all relevant government agencies to monitor the situation and ensure public safety. Volcanic ash has spread to several provinces, prompting AirNav Indonesia to extend temporary airspace closures at eight airports.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:01 WIB
Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 170,000 Passengers, 1,558 Flights Affected
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has severely disrupted air travel across Indonesia, with 170,000 passengers stranded and 1,558 flights delayed. The government has extended the closure of eight airports until midnight on Sunday, 6 September 2026, citing shifting volcanic ash winds. Authorities have prepared alternative airports and free onward transport for affected travellers.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 00:00 WIB
British Airways Once Flew Into Mount Galunggung Eruption Cloud: The Dangers of Volcanic Ash for Aircraft
Volcanic ash poses a severe threat to aircraft, as demonstrated by the British Airways incident over Mount Galunggung. Ash particles can melt inside jet engines, causing power loss or complete engine failure, while also causing long-term abrasive damage. The article explains the technical mechanisms behind these risks and why flight suspensions during eruptions are non-negotiable safety procedures.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:59 WIB
Pekanbaru Government Implements Two-Day Distance Learning for Kindergarten to Junior High School to Prevent Forest Fire Impacts
The Pekanbaru municipal government has ordered two days of distance learning for early childhood through junior high school students due to deteriorating air quality from forest and land fires. Mayor Agung Nugroho said the decision was based on BMKG air quality data showing PM2.5 concentrations of 199.23 µg/m³ and a rise in respiratory infection cases among children. The city remains free of fire hotspots, but smoke conditions are expected to fluctuate with wind patterns, with rain forecast for 8–10 September.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:58 WIB
Situbondo Regent Highlights Importance of Tobacco Industry for Residents
Situbondo Regent Yusuf Rio Wahyu Prayogo has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the tobacco industry, which he says remains a key economic pillar and source of employment for local residents. He warned that restrictions on the sector would directly affect communities dependent on tobacco income and noted the industry's Rp218 trillion contribution to state revenue. The regent also highlighted the use of tobacco excise revenue-sharing funds for local development, including the purchase of 38 ambulances and a Rp26.2 billion health allocation for 2026.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Sriwijaya Botanical Garden fire: aerial firefighting intensified
Forest and land fires at the Sriwijaya Botanical Garden in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, have entered their fifth day. Firefighting efforts have been reinforced from the air with a water-bombing helicopter, alongside joint ground teams from BPBD, the military, and Manggala Agni. The fire is burning in peatland at depths of three to four metres, with the affected area estimated at over 30 hectares.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Not Just a Global Technology Market, Luhut Urges Indonesia to Develop AI with National Capacity
Indonesia must build its own artificial intelligence capabilities rather than remaining merely a consumer of foreign technology, according to National Economic Council Chair Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. Speaking at the World Encounter Summit 2026 in Bali, he emphasised the need for AI development supported by clean energy and STEM education. Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid added that high AI usage among Indonesian youth must be matched by strengthened research, talent, infrastructure and policy.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Police Deploy 299 Personnel and 10 K9 Dogs to Anticipate Impact of Anak Krakatau Eruption
The Indonesian National Police has placed 299 personnel and 10 K9 units on standby in response to the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, which remains at Level III alert status. The deployment includes rescue vehicles, SAR equipment, and field kitchens, with heightened patrols across Banten, Lampung, and Greater Jakarta. The public has been urged to use the Police 110 hotline for emergency assistance.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Flights at Several Airports
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has caused widespread disruption to air travel across Indonesia, with dozens of flights cancelled or rescheduled. Airports in Bali, Surabaya, and Jakarta have been affected, while some flights were diverted to Kertajati Airport as a safety precaution. The volcanic ash cloud has prompted temporary closures and operational adjustments at multiple facilities.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:52 WIB
Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,558 flights affected at eight airports, says transport minister
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has confirmed that 1,558 flights and around 170,000 passengers have been affected by the temporary closure of eight airports due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The government has extended the closures until midnight and is preparing alternative airports as well as free land transport for diverted passengers. Authorities continue to monitor the ash cloud, which has shifted eastward at 15,000 feet.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:50 WIB
Minister Urges Public to Remain Vigilant Amid Anak Krakatau Eruption
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has called on the public to remain calm but vigilant following the significant volcanic activity of Mount Anak Krakatau. She emphasised the importance of relying on official government sources for information to avoid misinformation and panic. The minister also provided practical health and safety guidance for those affected by volcanic ash.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:49 WIB
Mount Cikuray in Garut Catches Fire, 5 Hectares of Perhutani Land Destroyed
Wildfires have struck Mount Cikuray and the slopes of Mount Guntur in Garut Regency, West Java, destroying approximately five hectares of land managed by state forestry company Perhutani. Joint teams from the police, military, disaster agency and fire service worked to contain the blazes, prioritising areas near residential settlements. The cause of the fires remains under investigation.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:48 WIB
Police investigate alleged fraud involving TikTok content offers
Jakarta police are investigating an alleged fraud targeting children from a cycling community in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. The suspects reportedly offered payment for creating perfume advertisement content for TikTok before fleeing with two mobile phones. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and preparing a formal police report as they work to identify the perpetrators.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:44 WIB
InJourney Reveals 1,039 Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Affected by Anak Krakatau Eruption
PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) has reported that 1,039 flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were disrupted by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The disruption affected 166,351 passengers across domestic, international, and cargo services. The airport has activated its Service Recovery Activation programme, providing refreshments, free bus services to several Javanese cities, and additional rest areas for stranded travellers.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026, 23:40 WIB
Building Indonesia's Strategic Stability Architecture
Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves are adequate, but the real challenge is converting that adequacy into exchange-rate credibility and growth capacity. The author argues for a 'Strategic Stability' framework that orchestrates reserves, monetary and fiscal policy, financial markets, and productive capacity into a layered economic defence system. A stronger rupiah, such as the aspirational Rp15,000 per US dollar, must be underpinned by fundamentals rather than intervention alone.
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