Senator Fahira Idris commended the annual address by MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani, highlighting its calming tone and focus on national unity. She noted the speech's emphasis on ensuring Indonesia's progress remains rooted in Pancasila, justice, and humanity. The senator also endorsed the message that political differences should not descend into hostility that damages national brotherhood.

The Indonesian government has allocated Rp820.9 trillion for education in the 2027 draft state budget, a significant increase from the previous year. The funds are earmarked for expanding access through programmes like Indonesia Pintar and KIP Kuliah, as well as improving infrastructure and teacher welfare. The budget also supports flagship initiatives including the construction of new schools and the free nutritious meals programme.

A Taiwanese delegation of academics and industry players visited the Sido Muncul factory in Semarang, expressing admiration for its scale and modern standards. The visit explored potential collaboration in the supply of raw herbal materials and joint research, as Taiwan seeks to source ingredients for its Traditional Chinese Medicine sector. Sido Muncul's director highlighted Indonesia's potential to become a global source of herbal raw materials through sustainable cultivation and scientific validation.