Top Stories: Persib Champions and Sumatra Blackout Due to Severe Weather

Super League standings: Persib champions, Borneo runners-up

Persib Bandung became champions of the 2025/2026 Super League after edging out Borneo FC Samarinda on head-to-head record. Both Maung Bandung and Pesut Etam amassed 79 points from 34 matches, with Maung Bandung remaining unbeaten at home throughout the season.

Assailant in Jaklingko passenger assault case has mental health history

Police revealed that the perpetrator, NS (30), who assaulted a passenger on Jaklingko route 49 between Lebak Bulus and Cipulir in South Jakarta, has a history of mental illness.

MBG programme absorbs 1.28 million workers to boost national economy

The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme continues to significantly impact national employment and economic circulation through the absorption of 1.28 million workers.

16,046 MBG kitchens meet food safety standards

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) stated it is strengthening the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme by improving food safety standards, with 55% or 16,046 MBG kitchens now holding Sanitary and Hygiene Compliance Certificates (SLHS).

PLN attributes Sumatra blackout to severe weather

PT PLN (Persero) stated that the widespread power outage in Sumatra on Friday (22/5) from 6:44 pm WIB was caused by severe weather affecting parts of the Sumatran power grid.