Top Stories: Hantavirus Unlikely to Trigger Major Epidemic up to ASEAN Summit
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several featured news stories for Friday to follow, from the WHO stating that the hantavirus on a cruise ship is estimated not to trigger a major epidemic to the President discussing energy issues and regional stability at the ASEAN Summit. Here are those news stories:
- WHO: Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Estimated Not to Trigger Major Epidemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the hantavirus outbreak associated with a cruise ship is estimated not to develop into a major epidemic because it differs from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Pramono Disappointed that Persija vs Persib Match Cancelled at GBK
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed disappointment that the Persija versus Persib match was cancelled at the Main Stadium Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) on Sunday (10/5) due to an event by one of the community organisations at Istora Senayan.
- Health Ministry to Conduct Medical Audit to Follow Up on Investigation into Dr Myta Case
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the Professional Discipline Council (MDP) will conduct a medical audit to follow up on the results of the investigation into the death of Dr Myta Aprilia Azmi, an intern doctor at RS KH Daud Arif.
- Response to Sexual Violence, Ministry of Religious Affairs Prepares New Regulations for Pesantren
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) is preparing new regulations and rules regarding the management of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) as a response to sexual violence cases occurring in these Islamic educational institutions.
Minister of Religious Affairs (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar emphasised that the approach to handling it is not sufficient merely through case-by-case enforcement, but must be done systemically through strengthening regulations and changing the culture in pesantren.
- President to Discuss Energy Issues and Regional Stability at ASEAN Summit
President Prabowo Subianto will discuss energy issues and regional stability at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, on 7-8 May 2026.
The President, in that meeting, will discuss strengthening collaboration among ASEAN member countries to maintain energy resilience as well as strengthening coordination in responding to geopolitical dynamics.