Yesterday's coverage ranged from Umrah handling affected by the war to takbir during Nyepi

Jakarta (ANTARA) — A number of humanities news items published yesterday, Wednesday (4 March), remain of interest today, ranging from a meeting with key stakeholders in organising Umrah in response to security dynamics in the Middle East affecting Umrah travel, to policies on takbir coinciding with Nyepi Day in Bali. The following is the full summary:

Impact of war, government issues 10 joint commitments on Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) of the Republic of Indonesia held a meeting with several stakeholders in organising Umrah to respond to security dynamics in the Middle East that have affected Umrah travel and produced 10 commitments.

The details are available elsewhere.

Mount Lewotobi (Male Peak) in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara erupted this morning, and residents were asked to avoid activities within a 4-kilometre radius of the eruption centre.

BRIN: MBG boosts GDP by Rp14.5-26 trillion

Research conducted by the MBG (Free Nutritious Meals Programme) Research Team, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) shows that the MBG programme increases the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Rp14.5 trillion to Rp26 trillion.

BMKG predicts several regions will enter the dry season starting April 2026

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that several regions in Indonesia will enter the dry season starting April 2026, beginning in Nusa Tenggara and gradually affecting other regions.

Minister: Takbir coinciding Nyepi in Bali without loudspeakers

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar reported to President Prabowo Subianto regarding takbir coinciding with Nyepi Day in Bali on 19 March; it was agreed that takbir would be conducted without the use of sound systems or loudspeakers.