Most Popular: Nadiem's Demands to Hantavirus Prevention
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several top news stories to follow on Thursday, from Nadiem Makarim’s heartache over a Rp5.67 trillion restitution demand to warnings about the hanta virus, including its symptoms and prevention measures. Here are those stories: 1. Nadiem Makarim Heartbroken Over Rp5.67 Trillion Restitution Demand The Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for the 2019-2024 period, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, has expressed feeling heartbroken after being demanded to pay restitution of Rp5.67 trillion in the alleged Chromebook corruption case. According to him, over the past 9 to 10 years, he has dedicated himself to the nation, so he does not understand the demand given. 2. MPR to Rerun Final LCC Four Pillars West Kalimantan and Replace Jury The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia has decided to rerun the final round of the Four Pillars Civics Quiz Competition 2026 at the West Kalimantan Province level following the controversy over judging errors. MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the rerun will be held soon with changes to the judging panel. The jury for the rerun will be drawn from independent circles, such as academics. 3. Prabowo: Next Month the State Will Receive Additional Rp49 Trillion President Prabowo Subianto stated that the state will receive an additional approximately Rp49 trillion next month, originating from corrupt funds that are unclaimed in bank accounts. 4. Social Affairs Minister Relieves Two Officials Related to People’s School Procurement Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has relieved two officials in the Ministry of Social Affairs to facilitate the evaluation and investigation process for the procurement of goods and services, particularly shoe supplies for People’s School students, which has been discussed recently. 5. Beware of Hanta Virus, Here Are the Symptoms and Prevention Steps The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) recorded 11 locations in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, affected by flooding due to high rainfall since Saturday night.