Popular: Bus Collision in South Sumatra to Isbat Hearing for Determining Eid al-Adha

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several top news stories to follow on Thursday, from the BPBD Muratara evacuating 16 fatalities from the deadly ALS bus collision to the Isbat hearing for determining Eid al-Adha scheduled for 17 May 2026. Here are those news items: 1. BPBD Muratara evacuates 16 fatalities from deadly ALS bus collision The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Musi Rawas Utara Regency (Muratara), South Sumatra, evacuated 16 fatalities from a deadly collision between an ALS bus and a tanker truck on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in Karang Jaya Subdistrict on Wednesday afternoon. Head of Preparedness Division of BPBD Muratara, Mugono, confirmed that the tragic incident resulted in at least 16 people dying at the scene. The victims consisted of 14 ALS bus passengers as well as the driver and assistant of the tanker truck. 2. Government targets revitalisation of 71,744 schools this year The government targets the School Revitalisation Programme to reach 71,744 educational units in 2026 with a budget of Rp14 trillion. Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu’ti stated that this target is part of efforts to improve the quality of national education facilities and infrastructure. 3. 8,000 Indonesians victimised by online scams report to Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh recorded that as of 5 May, 8,002 Indonesian citizens had requested repatriation facilitation assistance amid a surge in online scam syndicate cases. 4. Government improves daycare governance to protect children and families The government continues to improve the governance of childcare facilities or daycares to protect children and families, thereby enhancing childcare quality as part of efforts to improve the quality of Indonesian human resources. 5. Isbat hearing for determining Eid al-Adha to be held on 17 May 2026 The Ministry of Religious Affairs will hold the Isbat session (determination) for the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 Hijriah on 29 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 Hijriah, corresponding to 17 May 2026, while announcing the date of Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah for Muslims in Indonesia.