Recent continuous eruptions of Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait have drawn international attention, including monitoring by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Experts note that the current activity evokes memories of the catastrophic 1883 Krakatoa eruption, which caused global climatic shifts and darkness.

Sido Muncul has launched a training programme for 100 angkringan (street food stall) owners in Surakarta to integrate traditional herbal medicine (jamu) into their menus. The initiative aims to empower local traders and preserve Indonesian cultural heritage by modernising the traditional street food experience.