Trending: Guide to securing 17 August ceremony tickets and the drop in Pertamax prices
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A selection of top weekend news stories includes how to secure tickets for the 17 August 2026 ceremony at the Palace and the decrease in Pertamax fuel prices to Rp15,950 per litre effective 1 August. The key stories are as follows:
- How to secure tickets for the 17 August 2026 ceremony at the Palace
Members of the public wishing to attend the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia at the Merdeka Palace on 17 August 2026 need to prepare in advance. The government typically opens online registration with limited quotas through designated official services. The independence ceremony at the Merdeka Palace remains a highly sought-after annual event. High enthusiasm often makes the registration process resemble a ‘ticket war’ as demand can exceed available quotas in a very short time.
- Ministry of Defence closes National Defence training for Merah Putih Cooperative managers
The Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) held a closing ceremony for the National Defence education and training for the Indonesian Builder Driver Bachelor (SPPI) of the Merah Putih Village Kelurahan Cooperative (KDKMP) and the Merah Putih Fishermen Cooperative (KNMP) at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, East Jakarta, on Friday.
- Prabowo asked by South Korean President to bridge dialogue with North Korea
President Prabowo Subianto revealed that the President of South Korea has requested his assistance in opening a dialogue pathway with North Korea. According to President Prabowo, this request reflects global confidence in Indonesia’s consistent implementation of a free, active, and non-aligned foreign policy.
- Malaysia respects Indonesia’s legal process for drug smuggling pilot
The Malaysian government respects the legal process undertaken by the Indonesian Government against a Malaysian pilot arrested for the alleged smuggling of 25 kilograms of drugs.
- Pertamax price drops to Rp15,950 per litre starting 1 August
PT Pertamina (Persero) has announced that the price of non-subsidised Pertamax fuel will decrease to Rp15,950 per litre, effective from 1 August.