BGN Office Raided and Strong Winds Damage Temporary Housing in Aceh
A selection of notable news stories from Wednesday that warrant further review:
- BGN Office Raided, Visitors Temporarily Prohibited from Entering
The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has confirmed that the headquarters of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) was raided on Wednesday. Consequently, visitors other than BGN employees were temporarily prohibited from entering the office premises in Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta. According to observations, the BGN office has been under tight security by military and police forces since 08:00 WIB. Most employees entering and exiting the area declined to provide statements.
- Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Provides School Kits to Fire Victims in Kemayoran
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has distributed 100 school kit packages—including bags, red and white uniforms, and school supplies—alongside trauma healing services to students affected by a fire in Jalan Kemayoran Gempol, Central Jakarta. The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, ensured that every student whose home was impacted by the recent fire will receive these kits and psychological support, with data collection currently ongoing.
- BMKG Forecasts Potential 4-Metre Waves in Southern Waters
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has predicted the potential for high waves reaching heights of 2.5 to 4 metres in the southern waters of Indonesia. The Acting Director of Maritime Meteorology at BMKG, Agie Wandala Putra, stated in Jakarta that these high wave concentrations are expected to persist for three days, from 3 to 6 June 2026.
- Judicial Review: Majelis Masyayikh Asserts State Obligation to Fund Pesantrens
The Majelis Masyayikh has asserted that the state has a constitutional obligation to fund pesantren (Islamic boarding school) education, given that this specific form of Islamic scholarship is an integral part of the national education system. ‘Pesantrens perform an educational function as part of the national education system. Therefore, the state cannot be positioned merely as a helper, but holds a constitutional responsibility to fund them,’ stated the Chairman of Majelis Masyayikh, Abdul Ghofar Rozin, in Jakarta on Wednesday.
- Strong Winds Damage 35 Temporary Housing Units in North Aceh
Approximately 35 temporary housing units (huntara) across three villages in the Langkahan District, North Aceh, were reported to have sustained moderate, light, to heavy damage due to heavy rain and strong winds on 2 June at approximately 18:00 WIB. The Spokesperson for the North Aceh Government, Muntasir Ramli, stated that while damage levels vary, no casualties were reported in the incident. Teams are currently conducting data collection and post-disaster handling.