Top Stories: Prabowo's Trip to Japan to Jummum Departure on Schedule

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several top news stories for Monday to follow: President Prabowo will meet Emperor Naruhito in Japan, up to the Hajj embarkation proceeding according to schedule. Here are those stories: 1. Departing for Japan, President Prabowo will meet Emperor Naruhito President Prabowo Subianto departed for Japan to meet with Japanese Emperor Naruhito as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance strategic cooperation between Indonesia and Japan. Read more here 2. Commission III of the House of Representatives to hold meeting on videographer Amsal accused of corruption Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives stated that it will hold a General Opinion Hearing (RDPU) regarding the case of Amsal Sitepu, a videographer accused of corruption involving “mark-up” of the village video project budget in Karo Regency, North Sumatra. Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Habiburokhman, said the RDPU is being held to address the numerous public demands that view the case as tainted by injustice. The RDPU is scheduled for Monday morning (30/3). Read more here 3. Juwono Sudarsono laid to rest with military honours at Kalibata Heroes’ Cemetery Former Defence Minister Juwono Sudarsono was laid to rest with military honours at the Kalibata Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP) in South Jakarta on Sunday afternoon, as a tribute to his services and dedication to the nation and state. Read more here 4. NNA: Free Nutritious Meals distributed five school days except in 3T areas with high stunting The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has set a policy for the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) for schoolchildren to be distributed over five school days per week, except in frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged areas (3T) and regions with high stunting prevalence. Read more here 5. Hajj Minister: Embarkation of prospective Hajj pilgrims according to schedule Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf affirmed that the embarkation of prospective Hajj pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season remains in line with the previously scheduled timeline. He revealed that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has already made preparations and is just awaiting the embarkation day. This is similar to organising a wedding, preparing for the event by paying for the venue, catering, uniforms, and so on. Read more here