Archive: 7 September 2026
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:59 WIB
Fierce Combat Drills at the Peak of Super Garuda Shield 2026
The joint military exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026 culminated in live-fire combat drills at the Martapura training centre in East OKU, South Sumatra. Involving 4,743 personnel from 21 countries, including Indonesia, the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan and Singapore, the exercise ran from 31 August to 11 September to strengthen interoperability and coordination among participating forces.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:58 WIB
Sri Lanka's reservoir capacity falls to 47.3 per cent amid dry weather
Sri Lanka's total reservoir capacity has fallen to about 47.3 per cent as hot, dry weather persists across the country, according to the Irrigation Department. Officials say remaining stocks should still be sufficient to complete the Yala cultivation season and meet drinking water needs until the next rains.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Monitoring team strengthens oversight after Tulungagung MBG laboratory results released
Laboratory tests have confirmed bacterial contamination in food samples linked to a mass poisoning incident affecting 66 beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme in Tulungagung, East Java. The MBG task force and environmental health inspection team are evaluating the Pakisrejo kitchen operations and will introduce regular monitoring, including surprise inspections, to prevent a recurrence.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:55 WIB
Three Figures Behind the Digital Business Collaboration and Environmental Action
Ahmad Zainal Rauf, Ary Sidabutar, and Henry Yotania have been recognised for driving digital business growth alongside environmental initiatives. Through a collaboration between Wellous Indonesia and Synergy Via Online (SVO), they have opened up digital business opportunities, provided digital marketing and AI education, and nurtured digital entrepreneurs across various regions.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:54 WIB
Reporting to Prabowo, Home Affairs Minister: Several Disaster-Affected Regional Governments in East Nusa Tenggara Slow to Disburse Budget
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has reported to President Prabowo Subianto that several regional governments in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have been slow to disburse disaster relief funds, including Rp 200 billion in Presidential Assistance allocated to nine areas. Only the provincial government has made significant progress, spending 43.23 percent of its allocation, whilst Sikka Regency has spent just Rp 368 million of roughly Rp 21 billion. The ministry has issued guidance on direct procurement during the emergency and dispatched four Inspectorate General teams to expedite spending.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:47 WIB
BNPB to Carry Out Three Weather Modification Operation Strategies in Four Provinces — These Are the Locations
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) will deploy three weather modification operation strategies across Lampung, Banten, Jakarta and West Java to induce rain and help settle volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. BNPB Chief Suharyanto outlined the plan during a limited meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, with aircraft positioned at Pondok Cabe, Kertajati and Semarang depending on airspace conditions.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:46 WIB
Sinar Mas and Techconnect Launch The Genius Math League 2026 to Nurture Indonesia's Young Mathematical Talent
Sinar Mas, through TechConnect as part of Sinar Mas Digital Day 2026, is launching The Genius Math League 2026, a mathematics competition open to pupils from primary school through to university students. The competition departs from conventional formats by grouping participants by ability rather than educational level, testing critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:41 WIB
Plans for Mount Ungaran Geothermal Power Plant Must Be Assessed Objectively
Public policy analyst Agus Pambagio has called for the planned Mount Ungaran geothermal power plant (PLTP) to be evaluated objectively through comprehensive studies, particularly on environmental, sustainability and safety aspects. He stressed that clean energy development must proceed whilst respecting community interests, including the protection of cultural heritage sites near the project area.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:40 WIB
House Commission XII Regrets Jababeka Sending Only Subsidiary Representative to Hearing
Deputy Chairman of Commission XII of the House of Representatives, Bambang Haryadi, expelled representatives of PT Jababeka Tbk from a hearing after the company again sent only a subsidiary executive rather than its chief executive. The hearing concerned an industrial waste pipe dispute with PT Mastertama Adhi Propertindo, and also touched on suspected manipulation of environmental laboratory results. Jababeka said it would cooperate with future summons.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:36 WIB
Police Reveal Motive Behind Murders of Siblings Found as Skeletal Remains
Police in Banyuasin, South Sumatra, have revealed that the murder of two siblings, RN and AY, whose skeletal remains were discovered, was motivated by a grudge held by the perpetrators against the victims' parents. Two suspects, Rendi Saputra (28) and Andika, were arrested within three hours of the discovery and are undergoing intensive questioning.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:30 WIB
House of Representatives Urges BPLH to Report to Police: Do Not Let Waste Lab Results Become a Shield for Environmental Crime
A hearing between the Environment Committee of Commission XII of the House of Representatives and the Ministry of Environment revealed suspected manipulation of wastewater test results by PT Media Lab, which revised Jababeka's COD and BOD readings from far above permitted limits to compliant levels within a week. Deputy Rizal Irawan also found that Jababeka's 36-year-old discharge pipes had not undergone required routine maintenance since 2023. Deputy Chair Bambang Haryadi demanded the revocation of PT Media Lab's operating licence and urged the case be referred to the police.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:30 WIB
Four Volcanoes Erupt, Strengthening Disaster Mitigation and Response
Four Indonesian volcanoes — Mount Anak Krakatau, Mount Ibu, Mount Ili Lewotolok and Mount Semeru — erupted simultaneously, prompting calls for stronger disaster preparedness. Ade Ginanjar, a member of Commission V of the DPR, urged better inter-agency coordination covering mitigation, transport, meteorology and search-and-rescue systems.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:29 WIB
Police Law Challenged Again at Constitutional Court over National Police Chief's Authority over Security Guards
The Constitutional Court has held a preliminary hearing on a fresh judicial review of Law No. 2/2002 on the National Police, filed by Syamsul Jahidin, who argues that placing private security guards under the authority of the Police Chief creates legal uncertainty. The petitioner contends that security guards are private workers governed by labour law, yet are subject to police regulations, fees and training costs. Justices advised the petitioner to clarify the constitutional grounds to avoid the case being dismissed as ne bis in idem.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:27 WIB
Peradi says advocates need to understand cross-border law
The Chairman of the Indonesian Advocates Association (Peradi), Otto Hasibuan, has stressed that advocates must understand legal systems across multiple jurisdictions as cross-border crime grows more complex. Speaking at the opening of the 36th POLA Summit in Jakarta, he said the event also serves to introduce Indonesia's new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to Asian delegates.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:27 WIB
Kilo Port in Dompu projected to become new centre of economic growth
Construction of Kilo Sea Port in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, backed by Rp98 billion in multiyear state Sharia securities funding, has entered its physical implementation phase. Officials say the port will shorten distribution chains, reduce logistics costs for local commodities such as tuna, corn and rice, and position Kilo as a new economic hub.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:26 WIB
Chilli prices double, Central Sulawesi provincial government prepares cheap markets
Chilli prices in several markets across Central Sulawesi have surged to Rp105,000–Rp170,000 per kilogram due to reduced supply from production centres amid dry weather influenced by El Nino. The provincial government is coordinating with agriculture offices and preparing cheap markets at various locations this month.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:24 WIB
DPR Legislative Body Completes Drafting of the Agrarian Reform Regulation Bill
The Legislative Body (Baleg) of the Indonesian House of Representatives has finalised the drafting of the Agrarian Reform Regulation Bill, which provides for the establishment of a National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN) answerable directly to the President. Agreed by all parliamentary factions, the bill comprises 16 chapters and 70 articles and seeks to resolve longstanding agrarian conflicts.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:24 WIB
Organic Carbon Discovery in Ancient Martian River Strengthens Signs of Life on the Red Planet
Scientists have detected one of the most extensive traces of complex organic carbon yet found on Mars, preserved within mudstones at a former river channel in Jezero Crater. The findings, published in Science Advances, add to growing evidence that the planet may once have harboured life, though researchers caution that biological origins have not been confirmed.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:19 WIB
Prabowo Eyes Merger of Geological Agency and BMKG
President Prabowo Subianto has floated merging the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) with the Geological Agency, which currently sits under the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. The proposal was raised during a limited meeting on disaster management, held amid a spate of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and forest fires across Indonesia. Prabowo also pledged to significantly increase the national budget for disaster mitigation, citing the country's position on the Ring of Fire.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:15 WIB
Forest Fire Smoke Begins to Blanket Padanglawas to Labuhanbatu in North Sumatra
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) has detected haze from forest and land fires spreading across several areas of North Sumatra, including Padanglawas, Labuhanbatu and Mandailing Natal. The smoke, carried by north-westerly winds from fires elsewhere in Sumatra, is expected to spread further towards the Tapanuli and Humbang Hasundutan regions.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:15 WIB
Market Fire in Central Papua's Paniai Kills 11, Probe Ongoing
A pre-dawn fire that broke out at a market in Bapouda Village, East Paniai Subdistrict, Central Papua, engulfed 40 buildings and killed 11 residents, ranging in age from 2 to 70 years old. Police struggled to control the blaze due to its intensity and the close proximity of buildings, deploying a tactical water-spraying vehicle before bringing it under control by 3:30 a.m. The cause of the fire remains undetermined as authorities continue investigating the scene and gathering witness testimonies.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:15 WIB
ULM Deploys Students on Field Course to Tackle Forest and Land Fires
Universitas Lambung Mangkurat has sent dozens of student groups into the field in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, to help combat forest and land fires. The students joined joint personnel from the regional police, military and disaster agency in extinguishing fires on peatland, and their findings will feed into a national seminar on the environment.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:15 WIB
Police Tactical Vehicles and Fire Service Trucks Deployed to Tackle Volcanic Ash from Anak Krakatau on Bogor Roads
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau has reached the Bogor area of West Java, prompting the Bogor municipal government and the Bogor Kota police to spray water along major roads. The operation, involving armoured water cannon vehicles and fire service trucks, aims to clear the ash and prevent it from becoming airborne again.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:13 WIB
Huawei launches new high-performance Kirin 9050 Pro chip
Huawei has launched its tri-fold Mate XT 2 smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro, its first high-performance processor to use logic folding technology. The company's research and development spending hit a record 121.38 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, and its smartphone shipments grew 19.4 per cent year on year, lifting its market share to 22.6 per cent in China.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:12 WIB
Legislative Body Approves Agrarian Reform Bill as DPR Initiative, to Be Tabled at Plenary
The DPR's Legislative Body (Baleg) has approved the Bill on Agrarian Reform Regulation as a House initiative bill, to be confirmed at the nearest plenary session. The bill comprises 16 chapters and 70 articles, including the establishment of a National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN) answerable to the President and funded through the state budget.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:11 WIB
Expert: Police alert status for Mount Anak Krakatau eruption is a constitutional mandate
Legal expert Romli Atmasasmita has affirmed that the National Police Chief's order for the force to be on standby for the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption is a direct implementation of Indonesia's constitution and laws. He outlined four layers of regulation, including the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 2/2002 on the Police and Police Regulation No. 17/2009 on disaster management, that make the police's humanitarian role a constitutional obligation rather than an administrative choice.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:11 WIB
North Sumatra introduces tourism and cuisine to Malaysian and Thai delegations
The North Sumatra provincial government showcased the province's tourism destinations and traditional cuisine to Malaysian and Thai delegates arriving at Kualanamu International Airport for the 32nd IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting in Medan. Officials highlighted attractions such as Lake Toba, Berastagi and Medan's heritage sites, while the Chief Minister of Perlis warmly welcomed the reception and noted culinary similarities between the two countries.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:11 WIB
Pacemakers Offer a Solution for Arrhythmia and Blood Vessel Disorder Patients, According to Doctors
Dr Budi Ario Tejo, a cardiologist at Siloam Hospitals TB Simatupang, has recommended leadless pacemakers for arrhythmia patients, particularly those with blood vessel disorders. The cable-free device, roughly 90 per cent smaller than conventional pacemakers, is implanted via a catheter through the groin, avoiding open surgery and reducing complications such as infection.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:09 WIB
Nepal flood death toll reaches 1,355
The death toll from flooding in northern Nepal has risen to 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. The disaster struck after flash floods swept into the Bhotekoshi River following glacial melt that triggered landslides.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:09 WIB
Attorney General's Office responds to prosecutor names in Tan Kian's interrogation report
The Attorney General's Office has declined to comment on the appearance of four prosecutor names, including former Special Crimes Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah, in property businessman Tan Kian's interrogation report. The office says it will await the court proceedings in the money laundering case involving Febrie. Tan Kian's report allegedly details a S$40 billion equivalent payment made via Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang to avoid prosecution in the Asabri corruption case.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:06 WIB
President Prabowo wants every Indonesian to have a bank account
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to ensure every Indonesian citizen holds a bank account, directing state-owned banks BRI and BSI to prepare accounts for the public. The initiative aims to boost financial inclusion, which currently stands at 93.62 percent, and will see government assistance disbursed directly into citizens' accounts. The OJK targets raising inclusion to 98 percent by 2045 under the national long-term development plan.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:03 WIB
Serang Raya Waste-to-Energy Plant Ready to Process 1,161 Tonnes of Waste into Electricity
Banten Governor Andra Soni has confirmed that the Serang Raya Waste-to-Energy Plant (PSEL) will begin construction at the end of 2026 at the Cilowong landfill in Serang City, processing up to 1,161 tonnes of waste daily. The project aligns with Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025 and President Prabowo Subianto's Indonesia ASRI programme, targeting full national waste management by 2029.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:02 WIB
Huawei Pura X View arrives with wide screen and 7,000 mAh battery
Huawei has launched the Pura X View, a smartphone featuring a 6.39-inch wide display with 16:9.5 aspect ratio and a large 7,000 mAh battery. The device, priced from 5,999 to 8,499 yuan, runs the latest HarmonyOS 7 and is equipped with the Kirin 9030S chip.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:00 WIB
Differences Between Ordinary Stomach Ache and Appendicitis in Children, According to an IDAI Doctor
A paediatrician from the Indonesian Paediatric Society (IDAI) has warned parents not to dismiss stomach aches in children, as acute appendicitis often mimics common digestive complaints. Key warning signs include intensifying pain in the lower right abdomen, pain that worsens with movement, vomiting after the pain begins, and fever. Early recognition and prompt medical attention are essential to prevent serious complications such as a ruptured appendix.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 23:00 WIB
70 Nations Discuss the Future of AI and Humanity at the Bali Harmony Encounter
Delegations from more than 70 countries gathered in Bali for the Bali Harmony Encounter Week 2026, held from 2 to 7 September, to discuss artificial intelligence, human dignity and sustainable development. The programme brought together governments, technologists, academics, civil society and local communities, including a summit of representatives from over 140 universities across 70 nations.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:58 WIB
BPJPH Affirms Imported Halal Product Regulations Are Not a Trade Barrier
Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has issued Regulation No. 4 of 2026 on the halal conformity of foreign products entering Indonesia. BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan stressed that halal verification is an exercise of national sovereignty rather than a trade barrier, ensuring imported goods meet national halal standards.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:58 WIB
Gili Trawangan Water Crisis: North Lombok Regency Asks TCN to Reopen Taps Through Six-Month Discretion
The North Lombok Regency Government and NTB Provincial Government have urged PT Tiara Cipta Nirwana (TCN) to resume water supplies to Gili Trawangan under a six-month discretionary arrangement whilst the company completes its permitting process with central government. The crisis has forced 315 foreign tourists to leave the island, with hotel operators resorting to draining swimming pools and buying water from outside the island to maintain services during the high season.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:55 WIB
BNPB: Weather Modification Operation in Central Java Extinguishes Wildfires and Clears Krakatau Volcanic Ash
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has launched a Weather Modification Operation in Central Java to extinguish forest and land fires and to clear volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The operation, based at Ahmad Yani Air Base in Semarang, involves seeding clouds with a calcium chloride solution to induce rain and wash pollutants from the atmosphere.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:55 WIB
BNPB Reports Handling of Four Disasters to Prabowo, Focus on Accelerating Recovery
The head of Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Lieutenant General Suharyanto, briefed President Prabowo Subianto on the handling of four major disasters: the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake, the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, forest and land fires, and post-disaster rehabilitation in Aceh and Sumatra. The agency is prioritising accelerated recovery, with extensive logistics, weather modification operations, and permanent housing construction under way.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:54 WIB
South Jakarta Office Refunds Job Applicants' Money, Citing Commitment Fees
Police in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta are investigating a viral case of an employment agency allegedly demanding upfront fees from job applicants. The firm has now refunded three complainants, and no formal police report has been filed as victims opted for reimbursement. Officers verified the company holds a valid business registration number (NIB).
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:53 WIB
Human Rights Violations Behind China's Investment in Indonesia's Mineral Industry
A report by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre records 326 alleged human rights and environmental violations linked to Chinese companies in the mineral sector between 2023 and 2025, with 96 cases occurring in Indonesia, most tied to the nickel industry. Allegations range from worker deaths and forced labour to land grabbing, pollution and intimidation of environmental defenders. The author argues that the Indonesian government must make human rights and environmental protection core conditions of investment and downstream mineral processing, potentially through a dedicated bilateral agreement with China.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:51 WIB
Bulog CEO and DPR Commission IV hand out rice aid to food assistance recipients
Bulog's Chief Executive Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, together with Commission IV of the House of Representatives, distributed rice food assistance to beneficiaries in Jakarta as part of government stimulus measures. The programme, which follows President Prabowo Subianto's instructions, reaches more than 33 million recipients nationwide, with each household receiving 30 kilogrammes of rice covering the July to September allocation.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:50 WIB
Police name seven suspects in land burning cases in South Kalimantan
Police in South Kalimantan have named seven individual suspects in land and forest fire cases, with investigations now under way to determine whether they acted alone or on instruction. Authorities are also preparing to elevate a case involving a corporation to the investigation stage, as the police chief pledges zero tolerance for land burning.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:48 WIB
Observer: Asset Forfeiture Bill must guarantee public protection
Legal observer Hardjuno Wiwoho has urged that the Asset Forfeiture Bill be accompanied by legal certainty and safeguards for the public, warning it must not become propaganda that frightens citizens. Speaking at a public hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives, he proposed a Progressive NCB–Legal Certainty Model built on seven principles, including court oversight and protection of third parties acting in good faith.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:48 WIB
528 International Flights Canceled by Anak Krakatau Ashfall
The Directorate General of Immigration reported that 528 international flights were cancelled between 5 and 7 September 2026 due to airport closures caused by Mount Anak Krakatau's ash plume, affecting 86,760 passengers. Immigration authorities are issuing free Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) to stranded foreign nationals, waiving overstay fines under a zero-rupiah force majeure tariff, with 26 applications already processed at Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:47 WIB
MSME Minister: 51 per cent of 2026 KUR disbursements go to women entrepreneurs
Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Maman Abdurrahman announced that 51 per cent of the People's Business Credit (KUR) disbursed up to 24 August 2026 went to women entrepreneurs, out of Rp201 trillion distributed to 3.1 million debtors. Speaking at the 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting in Guangzhou, China, he also outlined reforms to the Mekaar scheme to cut financing rates from 20–25 per cent to 8 per cent, alongside a national entrepreneurship development target of 8 per cent by 2045.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:47 WIB
Ponpes Darul Amanah strengthens global network with several ambassadors
KH Muhammad Fatwa, leader of Pondok Darul Amanah and rector of STAIDA, held diplomatic meetings with ambassadors from Islamic countries including Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Palestine following the Global Islamic Holistic Education Summit (GIHES) 2026. The discussions focused on educational cooperation, student exchange and scholarship programmes. Separately, Professor Hamid Fahmy Zarkasyi of UNIDA Gontor cautioned against assessing individuals solely through artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of character-based education.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:46 WIB
Kim Jong Un deploys North Korea's strongest strategic assets in key waters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced the deployment of the country's strongest strategic assets in key waters to bolster national military combat capability. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the Kang Gon, the second Choe Hyon-class destroyer, at Wonsan Port, he stressed the importance of a multifaceted and effective nuclear combat system within the North Korean Navy.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:46 WIB
DPR Hearing with Jababeka Representatives Heats Up – What Happened
Deputy Chairman of Commission XII of the House of Representatives, Bambang Haryadi, expelled PT Jababeka Tbk representatives from a parliamentary hearing after the company failed for the second time to send its chief executive. The hearing concerned an industrial waste pipe dispute raised by PT Mastertama Adhi Propertindo, alongside allegations of manipulated environmental laboratory data.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 22:45 WIB
BMKG Speaks Out on the Chances of Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Reaching DIY and Central Java
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stated that the chance of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau reaching Yogyakarta and Central Java is very slim, with satellite imagery showing the ash drifting westwards. The public is nevertheless advised to monitor official updates from BMKG and PVMBG, as residual particles may still pose risks.