Archive: 7 September 2026
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:41 WIB
One Century of Gontor Islamic Boarding School, HNW Highlights Alumni's Role in the Nation's Journey
Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI, Hidayat Nur Wahid, has highlighted the longstanding contribution of alumni of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor to Indonesia's constitutional history, noting their presence in the leadership of the MPRS and MPR since the era of the first MPRS Chairman, KH Idham Chalid. Speaking at a 'Civilisational Evening' event marking the pesantren's centenary, he linked religiously grounded education to national education policy and the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. The 100th-anniversary celebrations are scheduled for 19–20 September 2026 in Ponorogo, East Java.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:40 WIB
KuCoin Launches KCUSD to Boost Capital Efficiency for Stablecoin Holders
Crypto exchange KuCoin has launched KCUSD, an Earn-featured product offering daily yield based on real-world assets, allowing idle stablecoin balances to work as productive capital. Subscriptions start from 1 USDT, USDC, or USDG with a dynamic base APR of up to 4%, and a promotional APR of up to 6% during the launch period. KuCoin plans to expand KCUSD's role into collateral and trading functions, positioning it as infrastructure connecting liquidity, asset productivity and risk management.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:40 WIB
Recovering the Civilisational Treasure of the Qonun Asasi
A new book by Dr. Nyai Hj. Lelly Lailiyah Hakim reinterprets the Qonun Asasi, the foundational 1926 text by KH Hasyim Asy'ari, as a visionary manifesto for educational transformation at pesantren. The work has struck a chord with the public, going into its second printing within a month, and arrives as Nahdlatul Ulama enters its second century and Indonesia approaches its 2045 centenary.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:40 WIB
5 Child Traits Genetically Inherited from Parents
The largest genetic study in history, analysing data from 1.14 million people, has identified 1,260 points in the human genome linked to personality. All five 'Big Five' personality traits show genetic traces inherited from parents. However, genes explain only 5–16 per cent of personality differences, with environment and life experience shaping the vast majority of who we become.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:39 WIB
Gorontalo Regional Police Deploy Personnel to Tackle Forest and Land Fires in Bone Bolango
The Gorontalo Regional Police's Samapta Directorate has deployed personnel and tactical vehicles to help extinguish forest and land fires at several points in Bone Bolango Regency. The fires, mostly on steep hillsides, have repeatedly reignited, requiring manual firefighting alongside the fire brigade, BPBD, TNI and local residents. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any smoke or flames immediately.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:39 WIB
2,961 Flights Disrupted Over Three Days of Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption, 341,000 Passengers Affected
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said 2,961 flights were disrupted by increased volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau over three days, affecting 341,000 passengers. Seven airports serving Jakarta and surrounding areas were temporarily closed, prompting the government to designate five alternative airports operating round the clock.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:39 WIB
Ministry of Trade: Indonesia Pushes IA-CEPA to Strengthen Investment and Supply Chains
Indonesia is urging the development of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) beyond trade, towards investment, services and global supply chain integration. The push came during a general review meeting where both countries exchanged Stage One Reports evaluating the agreement's first five years. Bilateral trade reached US$8.92 billion in January-July 2026, with Indonesia recording a deficit of US$4.76 billion.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:38 WIB
KPK reschedules questioning of Bengkulu City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has rescheduled the questioning of Bengkulu City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Speaker Herimanto and First Deputy Speaker Rahmad Widodo after they failed to answer a summons as witnesses in a bribery investigation. The case stems from a sting operation and involves alleged project bribery within the Rejang Lebong Regency Government and elsewhere in Bengkulu Province. Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari is among five suspects named, with investigators seizing some Rp4 billion in cash and several assets.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:37 WIB
What to Pack in an Emergency Bag for Disaster Survival
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is urging every family to prepare a disaster emergency bag as the country faces persistent threats from earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The guidance lists 11 essentials—including waterproofed documents, three days of food and water, first aid supplies, emergency cash and communication devices—so households can survive at least three days if assistance is delayed.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:37 WIB
Attorney General's Office Takes Over Suspected Corruption Case Involving Forest Use in Lampung
The Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) has taken over investigation of an alleged corruption case concerning the illegal use of forest plantation land within PT Inhutani V's area in Lampung, implicating PT Pemuka Saksi Manis Indah (PSMI). Investigators have examined 47 witnesses and seized documents to calculate state financial losses. No suspects have yet been named, with updates expected later this week.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:36 WIB
How Prabowo Plans to Convert Italy's Garibaldi Ship
President Prabowo Subianto plans to convert the Italian-granted aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi into a platform for helicopters and drones, capable of carrying ten medium-class helicopters for disaster response operations. The vessel departed Italy on 24 August 2026 and is expected in Jakarta within three weeks, where it will be renamed KRI Gajah Mada to strengthen the Indonesian Navy's defence capabilities.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:35 WIB
BMKG carries out 'paper test' to detect volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has conducted 'paper tests' across Central Java and West Java to detect whether volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has reached the surface. All tests came back negative, and officials have urged the public to rely only on official sources such as BMKG, PVMBG and the Darwin VAAC rather than social media claims.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:35 WIB
Fire Brigade Deployed to Clean Volcanic Ash from Public Spaces
Fire and rescue personnel and vehicles have been deployed to clear volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau that has settled on public facilities and roads. Safrizal Zakaria Ali, Director-General of Regional Administration at the Home Affairs Ministry, said fire brigades are collaborating with the police, whose spray trucks can help wash away ash hazardous to public health. Health facilities are operating round the clock in anticipation of a potential surge in patients.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:34 WIB
Aftershock Rattles Flores, Residents of West Manggarai Rush Out of Their Homes
A magnitude 4.4 aftershock struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Monday evening, prompting residents of Manggarai and West Manggarai to flee into the streets. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the quake posed no tsunami threat and was part of the aftershock sequence following the M 7.7 earthquake that hit Flores on 15 August.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:33 WIB
Airport Closure Extended Until 23.59 WIB, Transport Minister Dudy Explains Why
Indonesia has extended the closure of seven airports affected by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau until Monday, 7 September 2026 at 23.59 WIB. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the conservative measure was necessary due to shifting winds, with 2,961 flights and some 341,000 passengers affected so far. Reopening will await advisory results from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:32 WIB
PT KAI Partners with Bogor City Government, Gojek and GoPay to Strengthen Integrated Transport Ecosystem in Bogor
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has signed a joint agreement with the Bogor City Government to develop station areas, alongside a partnership with Gojek and GoPay to strengthen digital mobility services. KAI CEO Bobby Rasyidin said the collaboration aims to connect rail services, urban areas and digital technology. The initiatives include intermodal integration, station area development and GoPay as a digital payment solution across the KAI Group ecosystem.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:31 WIB
Home Affairs Minister Urges NTT Local Governments to Swiftly Disburse Earthquake Aid to Residents
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has urged regional governments in East Nusa Tenggara to immediately disburse earthquake aid provided by President Prabowo Subianto, warning that funds must not sit idle. The province received Rp 40 billion whilst eight regencies in Flores received Rp 20 billion each, bringing the total to Rp 200 billion. Whilst Governor Melki has realised 43% of the funds, some regencies have disbursed as little as 1%.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:31 WIB
Inalum Strengthens Forest Fire Response in West Kalimantan as Dozens of MIND ID Group Volunteers Extinguish Fires Around BAI Operations
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) and its subsidiary PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia have joined regional authorities, the military, police and local volunteers in tackling forest and land fires in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, near the smelter-grade alumina refinery operations. MIND ID Group deployed 60 certified firefighting personnel drawn from Inalum, Antam, Bukit Asam, Timah, Freeport Indonesia and Vale Indonesia to reinforce efforts, particularly on peatland where fires can smoulder beneath the surface.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:31 WIB
Analyst Suggests Prabowo Should Have More Problem-Solving Oriented Ministers
Political analyst Hendri Satrio has urged President Prabowo Subianto to appoint more hard-working ministers focused on solving problems rather than building personal images, citing Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya as a model. He also criticised the government's weak communication and the quality gap between the President and his ministers, suggesting a cabinet reshuffle may be needed.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:30 WIB
Depok Residents Complain of Acute Respiratory Infections Due to Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash
Residents of Depok, West Java, have reported health complaints including coughs, breathing difficulties and skin irritation following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The city government has placed all community health centres on alert, with services open around the clock to handle a potential surge in patients. Mayor Supian Suri urged residents to wear masks and remain calm whilst the authorities continue monitoring the volcano's activity.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:29 WIB
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bans Unilateral Conversion of Customary Land into National Strategic Projects
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has forbidden the unilateral conversion of recognised customary (ulayat) land into national strategic projects, regardless of investment interests. Speaking during deliberations on the Agrarian Reform Bill at the House of Representatives, he urged regional governments to respect legal protections for indigenous communities and called for better spatial planning data integration between local authorities and the National Land Agency.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:28 WIB
Joint personnel conduct 'water mist' spraying in Kota Tua
West Jakarta's fire and rescue sub-agency, together with the Kota Tua area management unit and Tamansari district, sprayed water mist across the Kota Tua area to mitigate volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Gunung Krakatau. Free masks were also distributed to residents and tourists, with the area remaining open as normal.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:27 WIB
Minister of Home Affairs Reveals Four Key Components to Drive Economic Growth
Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian has outlined four key components — household consumption, government spending, investment, and net exports — that must be strengthened jointly by central and regional governments to achieve high economic growth. He stressed the importance of escaping the middle-income trap, calling for growth of up to double digits. The remarks were made at an inflation control coordination meeting in Jakarta, attended by senior officials including Bappenas and BPS heads.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:27 WIB
Sentences Reduced for TNI Soldiers Who Attacked Andrie Yunus, TAUD: Military Impunity Grows Stronger
The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) has condemned an appeal ruling by the High Military Court (Dilmilti) II Jakarta that reduced the sentences of four TNI soldiers convicted of dousing Kontras activist Andrie Yunus with acid. TAUD says the decision deepens military impunity, noting that more than a dozen other suspected perpetrators remain at large whilst the victim continues to suffer severe injuries.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:26 WIB
Attorney General's Office Names PT TPL a Suspect in Rp 2 Trillion Transfer Pricing Corruption Case
The Attorney General's Office has named PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) Tbk a corporate suspect in an alleged transfer pricing and under-invoicing corruption case spanning 2008 to 2025, estimated to have cost the state some Rp 2 trillion. Investigators say the company falsified export documents, misclassifying dissolving pulp as cheaper paper grade pulp, and colluded with tax officials to avoid scrutiny. Two tax audit supervisors have previously been named suspects for allegedly accepting regular payments from the company.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:26 WIB
Building a Disaster-Responsive Ecosystem and Economic Sustainability Through Islamic Finance
An Islamic economics analyst argues that Indonesia's disaster response must move beyond short-term charity towards a sustainable recovery ecosystem powered by Islamic finance. The article outlines how zakat and social funds can serve as first responders, whilst Islamic financial institutions can provide benevolent loans, blended finance and profit-sharing schemes to revive disaster-affected livelihoods. It also proposes using waqf endowments to break the deadly cycle of communities resettling in volcanic danger zones out of economic desperation.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:25 WIB
DKI says water mist operations reduce spread of volcanic ash
The Jakarta provincial government reports that water mist spraying and street washing have narrowed the spread of high PM10 particulates, including volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption. Monitoring on 6–7 September 2026 showed high-value areas shrinking to parts of Cilincing and Cipayung, though Kembangan and Kebon Jeruk still require attention for PM2.5.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:25 WIB
Tax Base Rises by 2 Million Following Coretax Implementation, Tax Office Explains
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has reported that the Coretax administration system has expanded the country's tax base by around 2 million. Tax revenue grew 27% year-on-year up to the end of August 2026, though the full-year target of Rp2,357.7 trillion is still projected to fall short by Rp46.9 trillion.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:23 WIB
Indonesian National Police prepare personnel for natural disasters and social conflict
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has staged a troop deployment parade in Cikeas, West Java, to prepare personnel and logistics for potential natural disasters and social conflicts across Indonesia in 2026. Deputy Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo highlighted Indonesia's high disaster vulnerability due to its position on the Ring of Fire and stressed integrated coordination with the TNI, BNPB and other agencies under Operations Aman Nusa I and II.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:23 WIB
Indonesia's Inflation at 3.19%, Home Affairs Minister Urges Regional Governments to Watch Food Price Rises
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian announced that Indonesia's year-on-year inflation reached 3.19% in August, driven largely by food and beverages such as chicken, chillies, fresh fish and rice. He urged regional governments to intervene in areas showing price pressure, through measures including subsidised SPHP rice distribution and cheap markets. North Maluku recorded the highest provincial inflation at 5.28%, whilst Palopo was commended for the lowest among cities.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:22 WIB
Processed Matoa Opens New Income Source for Hundreds of Prafi Residents
Matoa fruit, previously left to rot, has become a new source of income for hundreds of residents in the Prafi Transmigration Area of Manokwari, West Papua, through processing training led by Airlangga University's Patriot Expedition Team. The programme has reached indigenous Papuan mothers, local residents and Javanese transmigrants, teaching them to make products such as matoa dodol, jam, sambal and ice cream, with market access planned via supermarkets, e-commerce and the ASEAN University Network. The ventures have received business registration numbers from the West Papua Governor, aligning with the government's downstreaming and transmigration development agenda.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:22 WIB
Pramono to Decide New Ragunan Entrance Fee Soon
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said a decision on adjusting the Ragunan Zoo entrance fee will be made soon, with the Rp 10,000 adult tariff still only a proposal. The Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD DKI) has backed the adjustment, suggesting adult fares of Rp 4,000–10,000 and children's fares of Rp 3,000–7,500 to help the zoo's regional public service agency improve service quality.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:21 WIB
BMKG: Volcanic Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau Not Yet Detected in Semarang
The BMKG Ahmad Yani Meteorological Station in Semarang has conducted paper tests and found no volcanic ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption in the region. Forecaster Harits Syahid Hakim explained that easterly seasonal winds have carried the ash westward towards Lampung, Bengkulu and Palembang instead. He also urged the public to verify information circulating about sulphur dioxide spread, as BMKG only monitors through visual and satellite imagery.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:20 WIB
This Country Bans Students From Wearing the Hijab, Deemed a Symbol of Oppression
Austria has enacted a law banning girls under 14 from wearing head coverings such as the hijab or burka in all state and private schools, with fines of up to €800 for repeat breaches. The conservative-led coalition frames the measure as protecting children and promoting gender equality, but Muslim groups and legal observers have condemned it as anti-Muslim and potentially unconstitutional, with legal challenges planned.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:20 WIB
Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection: Child safety must be a priority in forest and land fire response
Minister Arifah Fauzi has stressed that children's best interests must be central to all forest and land fire (karhutla) policies, from emergency response to recovery. She warned that smoke exposure threatens children's respiratory health, immunity and cognitive development, and that displacement raises risks of family separation, violence and exploitation. The Health Ministry recorded 50,891 cases of acute respiratory infection in fire-affected areas between July and August 2026, 12,600 of them among toddlers.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:18 WIB
PHRI Reveals Bali Hotel Occupancy at 80 Per Cent Amid Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption
Hotel occupancy in Bali has remained stable at around 80 per cent despite the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupting several flights, according to the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali. Foreign visitor arrivals remain steady at roughly 17,000 per day, though the association is concerned that rising air fares, driven by higher jet fuel prices, could dampen domestic tourism.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:17 WIB
Home Affairs Minister Reveals Four Keys to Indonesia Escaping the Middle Income Trap
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has outlined four key components — household consumption, government spending, investment and exports — needed to lift Indonesia out of the middle income trap. Speaking at an inflation control coordination meeting in Jakarta, he urged central and regional governments to work together to sustain high economic growth, ideally in double digits. He stressed that regional authorities play a crucial role in maintaining purchasing power, realising budgets, easing investment and boosting export-oriented sectors.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:17 WIB
Chinese National at Collapsed Gold Mine in Lantung, NTB, Was Only a Technician, Police Say
Sumbawa Police have confirmed that a Chinese national present at the gold mine in Lantung District, Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, was only a technician and not the mine operator. The landslide, which occurred on Saturday evening, killed three people and injured six others.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:17 WIB
Government blocks 7,908 fake job adverts to protect jobseekers
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, together with the Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI), has blocked 7,908 fake overseas job adverts between January and August 2026. Minister Meutya Hafid warned that job recruitment scams pose a serious threat and vowed to accelerate enforcement in collaboration with related ministries and agencies.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:15 WIB
Pramono Reveals Tangled Cable Clean-Up in Jakarta to Begin on Gatot Subroto Road
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced plans to tidy up tangled utility cables, starting from Jalan Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta to Cawang in East Jakarta. The works will be carried out through an Integrated Utility Network Facility (SJUT), but implementation awaits a regional regulation providing the legal basis.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:15 WIB
Flights to Bengkulu still affected by the eruption of Anak Krakatau
Flights to Bengkulu continue to face delays following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, as the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport disrupts the only air route connecting the province to Jakarta. Deputy Governor Mian urged residents to remain calm and patient while the government monitors the situation. Governor Helmi Hasan has also been unable to return to Bengkulu from his official travels.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:15 WIB
BMKG Warns of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds, Here Is the List of Affected Regions
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for heavy rain, lightning and strong winds across numerous provinces from 7–10 September 2026. Regions at risk include Aceh, Banten, West Java, Bali, South Kalimantan and much of eastern Indonesia, while the agency also urged the public to guard against dehydration as the dry season deepens.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:14 WIB
Central Papua Quarantine foils shipment of three Death Adder snakes
Quarantine officers at Mozes Kilangin Airport in Timika, working with Aviation Security, intercepted three live death adder snakes being shipped to Semarang without any permits. The case falls under Law No. 21 of 2019 on Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine and Law No. 32 of 2024 on biodiversity conservation. The snakes were found healthy and handed over to the Timika Conservation Section for further handling.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:14 WIB
10 Alternative Airports to Operate Round the Clock to Speed Up Flight Recovery Following Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption
The Indonesian government has prepared ten airports to operate 24 hours a day to absorb diverted flights and accelerate the recovery of schedules disrupted by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said volcanic ash was observed at around 15,000 feet drifting south-west, and measures include upgraded wide-body aircraft and additional domestic and international flights.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:13 WIB
PT KAI Subsidiary Indicted for Bribing Five Transport Ministry Civil Servants with Rp1.36 Billion
PT KA Properti Manajemen, a subsidiary of PT Kereta Api Indonesia, has been indicted by KPK prosecutors for paying Rp1.36 billion in bribes to five civil servants at the Ministry of Transportation to secure a level-crossing works package for 2022. The alleged corrupt practice reportedly generated Rp2.41 billion in additional assets for the company. The case adds to a growing list of corruption scandals within the Ministry's Directorate General of Railways.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:12 WIB
Russia Opens First Road Bridge with North Korea
Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, expanding cross-border transport links between the two nations. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the crossing should boost trade, tourism and economic cooperation, as ties between Moscow and Pyongyang continue to deepen following North Korea's military support for Russia in Ukraine.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:12 WIB
Civil servants proven gambling online will be punished under regulations, says Gus Ipul
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) has warned that ministry employees proven involved in online gambling will face disciplinary sanctions in line with civil service rules. Of 1,900 staff flagged by the PPATK, more than 70 per cent of those clarified so far have admitted involvement. Sanctions range from verbal warnings to dismissal, with the clarification process due to finish by September 2026.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:12 WIB
Coordinating Minister AHY: 2,961 Flights Disrupted by Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said 2,961 flights — 2,339 domestic and 622 international — have been disrupted over the past three days due to heightened volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau. Around 341,000 passengers have been directly affected, and several major airports serving Jakarta have been temporarily closed. The government has designated five alternative airports operating round-the-clock to maintain national connectivity.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:12 WIB
Bandung City Government sprays main roads to curb spread of volcanic ash
The Bandung City Government has deployed fire engines to spray water along major thoroughfares to suppress airborne volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Mayor Muhammad Farhan urged residents not to panic but to remain vigilant, advising schoolchildren to wear masks as a precaution.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026, 19:10 WIB
Social Affairs Minister urges Sekolah Rakyat headteachers to closely monitor school operations
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) has instructed headteachers of Sekolah Rakyat across Indonesia to closely monitor school conditions, from cleanliness and facility maintenance to administration and financial management. Speaking at an online meeting, he introduced the 'Lisa Bunga' movement and warned against financial irregularities, urging headteachers to set an example so a culture of corruption does not take root.