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Prabowo Guarantees Increased Regional Transfer Funds for Next Year
Rakornas TPAKD 2026 digelar di JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat, Kamis (22/10/2026), dihadiri para gubernur, bupati, dan wali kota se-Indonesia.
Rp240B Presidential Aid for Kalbar Forest Fires in Two Tranches
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the aid disbursement at a forest-fire coordination meeting in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, on Friday (10/23/2026).
Yusril Backs Anti-Corruption Law Revision; Luhut Clarifies State Loss
Ketua Dewan Ekonomi Nasional (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan menegaskan rekomendasi kajian soal definisi korupsi TIDAK menghapus unsur kerugian negara; Pasal 2 dan 3 UU Tipikor serta Pasal 603/604 KUHP tetap dipertahankan.
Prabowo Threatens to Revoke Concessions of Repeat Fire Violators
Pernyataan disampaikan dalam Rakornas TPAKD 2026 di JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Kamis (22/10/2026).
Prabowo promises to expose names of foreign companies behind forest…
President Prabowo Subianto has promised to announce the names of foreign companies responsible for forest and land fires in Indonesia, as stated at the 2026 TPAKD National Coordination Meeting at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Thursday (22/10/2026).
Santri Day 2026: Nationwide Ceremony at 7 AM, Theme, and Agenda
Upacara Hari Santri 2026 digelar serentak pada Kamis, 22 Oktober 2026, pukul 07.00 waktu setempat, berpedoman pada Surat Edaran Menteri Agama Nomor 6 Tahun 2026, dan disiarkan langsung melalui kanal media sosial resmi Kemenag.
Voxpol: 63.1% Trust Prabowo, 51.6% Dissatisfied with Economy
A total of 63.1% of the public trust the Prabowo-Gibran administration — comprising 6.7% who strongly trust and 56.4% who trust; 29.3% distrust and 6.4% strongly distrust.
Prabowo Orders Revocation of Mining Permits Dormant for 2 Years
President Prabowo Subianto ordered Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia to revoke mining business licenses (IUP) that have shown no real activity for more than two years, as conveyed at the 2026 TPAKD National Coordination Meeting at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Thursday (22/10/2026).
UHT Milk Suspected as Cause of MBG Poisoning of 103 Students
Sebanyak 103 siswa SMPN 2 Cisarua diduga keracunan usai menyantap paket Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) pada Rabu (21/10/2026), dari total 881 siswa penerima.
East Kalimantan Governor's Aide Shoves Protester, Govt Apologizes
Insiden terjadi Senin (19/10/2026) menjelang magrib di kawasan Masjid Nurul Mukminin, kompleks Kantor Gubernur Kaltim, Samarinda, saat Gubernur Rudy Mas'ud hendak menunaikan salat Magrib.
KMP Batu Mandi Ferry Catches Fire in Merak, 89 Passengers Evacuated
What: The KMP Batu Mandi ferry caught fire in the waters near Merak Besar Island, Cilegon, Banten, on Tuesday afternoon (20/10/2026) while maneuvering to dock at Merak Port's Pier VI.
Students Demand Forest Fires Be Declared a National Disaster
Selasa (20/10/2026), mahasiswa menggelar aksi serentak di sejumlah kota — Makassar, Jakarta, Palangka Raya, hingga Banyumas — dengan tuntutan utama: pemerintah menetapkan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (karhutla) sebagai bencana nasional.
Greenpeace Scales HI Roundabout Monument to Protest Climate Inaction
Aktivis Greenpeace Indonesia memanjat Monumen Selamat Datang di Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI), Jakarta Pusat, pada Selasa (20/10/2026) pagi dan membentangkan spanduk raksasa.
Suspected Free Meal Poisoning in Cirebon Overwhelms Siloam ER
Puluhan siswa, balita, dan guru di Kelurahan Kalijaga, Kecamatan Harjamukti, Kota Cirebon mengalami mual, muntah, diare, hingga sesak napas usai menyantap menu program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG), Selasa (20/10/2026).
Bogor Busker Arrested After Forcing Angkot Passengers for Cash
Minggu (18/10/2026) sore, video viral memperlihatkan pengamen berinisial AL (25) di angkot trayek 03 jurusan BTM menuju Stasiun Bogor, Kota Bogor.
Wildfire Protest in C. Kalimantan: Governor's Office Sealed Off
Senin (19/10/2026), ratusan warga Aliansi Masyarakat Kalimantan Tengah Melawan menggelar aksi demonstrasi Jilid III bertajuk 'Peringatan Darurat Karhutla dan Kabut Asap' di depan Kantor Gubernur Kalimantan Tengah, Palangka Raya.
Students March to Tugu Tani After Calling Government a 'Total Failure'
Apa: Aksi simbolik mahasiswa di Tugu Proklamasi pada Selasa pagi (20/10/2026) telah selesai; ratusan massa melanjutkan aksi massa ke Tugu Tani mulai pukul 15.00 WIB.
Students Rally on Two Years of Prabowo-Gibran, Bring 5 Demands
What: A protest rally commemorating exactly two years of the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (inaugurated 20 October 2024). Note: this article is written as an event-day preview — the protest has not yet occurred at the time of publication.
Tito Hands Over BNPPDT Leadership to Maruli Simanjuntak
Menteri Dalam Negeri Muhammad Tito Karnavian menyerahkan jabatan Kepala Badan Nasional Pengelola Perbatasan (BNPP) kepada Jenderal TNI Maruli Simanjuntak di Kantor BNPP, Jakarta, Senin (19/10/2026).
Burned Forest Land in Dharmasraya Illegally Planted with Oil Palm
Lahan seluas 5,9 hektare di Bukit Lantak, Tabek, Kecamatan Timpeh, Kabupaten Dharmasraya, Sumatera Barat, yang terbakar pada 15 September 2026, ditemukan telah ditanami kelapa sawit.
4 Indonesian Soldiers Killed as Military Vehicle Plunges into Ravine
Empat prajurit TNI anggota Satgas Yonif 645/Gardatama Yudha meninggal dunia dalam kecelakaan tunggal di Kampung Hobakma, Distrik Elelim, Kabupaten Yalimo, Papua Pegunungan, Minggu (18/10/2026).
Former Army Chief Subagyo HS Dies in Yogyakarta at Age 80
Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo wafat pada Senin (19/10/2026) sekitar pukul 16.20 WIB di RS Panti Rapih, Yogyakarta, pada usia 80 tahun.
Cartenz Task Force Destroys KKB Base in Intan Jaya, Seizes 559 Shells
Satgas Operasi Damai Cartenz-2026 membongkar honai tersamar bak bunker milik KKB Kodap VIII Soanggama di kawasan hutan antara Kampung Kulindigi dan Kampung Bulage, Distrik Sugapa, Kabupaten Intan Jaya, Papua Tengah, Sabtu (17/10/2026).
Prabowo Summons Dudung to Palace Over Worsening Forest Fires
Rapat terbatas digelar di Istana Kepresidenan, Jakarta, pada Senin (19/10/2026); dijadwalkan dimulai pukul 14.30 WIB.
Semeru Erupts Again Early Sunday, 29 Eruption Quakes Recorded...
Mount Semeru on the border of Lumajang and Malang regencies, East Java, erupted again on Sunday (18/10/2026) at 00:39 local time; the eruption was still ongoing when the activity report was published, with the ash column not visually observed.
Ministry Trains 1,041 People with Disabilities, Prepares Center
Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Kemnaker) telah melatih 1.041 penyandang disabilitas sepanjang Januari hingga Oktober 2026; sebagian besar alumni pelatihan dilaporkan sudah bekerja, sementara sebagian lainnya mulai merintis usaha mandiri.
Chandra Jaya Bus Hits Truck on Ngawi Toll Road, 3 Killed
A Chandra Jaya tour bus (license plate S 7573 UA) collided with a Fuso truck (B 9192 WT) on the Ngawi-Solo toll road at KM 551+200 B, in Kedungharjo Village, Mantingan District, Ngawi Regency, East Java, on Sunday (18/10/2026) at around 3:00 AM local time.
Mandatory Halal Rules Take Effect, No Direct Penalties for MSMEs
Kebijakan wajib sertifikasi halal resmi berlaku mulai Minggu, 18 Oktober 2026, sesuai amanat UU No. 33 Tahun 2014 dan PP No. 42 Tahun 2024.
700 Kg of Dead Pleco Fish Removed from Bekasi River
Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (DLH) Kota Bekasi mengangkat sekitar 700 kilogram bangkai ikan sapu-sapu dari aliran Kali Bekasi pada hari pertama penanganan, Sabtu (17/10/2026).
MUI Deeply Reviews Vape Haram Fatwa, Invites Experts
MUI Deputy Chairman Anwar Abbas responded to the police chief's request for a vape haram fatwa: MUI will study it in depth before issuing any fatwa and plans to invite experts; confirmed Friday (10/16/2026).
Down Syndrome Boy Dies in Alleged Bullying Incident in Surabaya
Zulkarnain Abdil Aziz (ZAA), 10 tahun, penyandang down syndrome yang juga mengidap jantung bawaan, cerebral palsy, dan katarak, ditemukan meninggal dunia di teras rumahnya di Jalan Tambak Medokan Ayu XI, Rungkut, Surabaya, pada 12 September 2026.
Illegal Tramadol Drug Factory Raided in Bandung, 5 Arrested
West Java Police raided an illegal factory and warehouse producing hard drugs Tramadol and Hexymer at the Bizpark warehouse complex in Kopo, Bandung, on Sunday evening (18/10/2026).
Mount Lawu Wildfire Hits 100 Hectares, Emergency Status Being...
Forest and land fires (karhutla) on the slopes of Mount Lawu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, have burned around 100 hectares of forest and grassland since Thursday (15/10/2026).
Indonesia Begins 30 Kg Rice Aid for 33.2 Million People
The government has begun distributing rice food aid for the October-December 2026 period to 33.2 million beneficiaries in deciles 1-4; distribution started in the week of 12-16 October 2026.
Guterres Tiba di Indonesia, Dijadwalkan Temui Prabowo
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Indonesia on Saturday night (17/10/2026) via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Forest-Fire Haze Disrupts 2,458 Domestic Flights
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry recorded 2,458 scheduled domestic flights disrupted by forest and land fires (karhutla) between August 11 and October 17, 2026 — up 437 flights from 2,021 on October 13, 2026.
PT OSS Smelter Furnace Explodes in Konawe, No Casualties
A furnace at Smelter 1 of PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) in Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, exploded on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at around 17.55 WITA.
Namu Balai Kota: 500 Visitors Flock to First Tour, Tickets Sold Out
The Namu Balai Kota program officially opened to the public on Saturday (10/17/2026); around 500 residents attended on its first day.
30kg Rice Aid Rollout Begins for 33.2M Beneficiaries
Pemerintah mulai menyalurkan bantuan pangan beras untuk periode Oktober-Desember 2026 kepada 33,2 juta penerima manfaat dari kelompok desil 1-4; penyaluran mulai berjalan pada pekan 12-16 Oktober 2026.
PSS Sleman Supporter Convoy Crash: 4 Dead on Madiun Toll Road
The crash occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at around 9:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time at KM 616+200 of Lane A of the Ngawi-Kertosono Toll Road, Bajulan Village, Saradan District, Madiun Regency, East Java (toward Surabaya).
KH Syukron Makmun Passes Away, 'Lion of the Podium' Dies at 84
KH Syukron Makmun (84) wafat pada Minggu (18/10/2026) pagi, sekitar pukul 09.00 WIB, dalam perjalanan dari kediaman menuju RS Pondok Indah, Jakarta — informasi dari putra almarhum yang disampaikan politikus PPP M Romahurmuziy.
Toddler Left in Tent During Mount Prau Summit, Father Apologizes
Kamis (15/10/2026) sekitar pukul 13.00 WIB, seorang balita ditemukan menangis sendirian di dalam tenda yang tertutup rapat di area perkemahan Gunung Prau, Wonosobo, Jawa Tengah, tanpa ada orang dewasa di sekitarnya.
KM Feronia Sinks in Komodo, Dive Master Veronica Still Missing
Selasa (13/10/2026) sore, KM Feronia — kapal pinisi wisata berbobot 51 gross tonnage (GT) — tenggelam di perairan Tatawa Besar/Batu Bolong, Taman Nasional Komodo, Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, NTT, setelah dihantam pusaran arus kuat. Kapal bertolak dari Pelabuhan Marina Labuan Bajo menuju Dermaga Pulau Rinca sekitar pukul 08.00 WITA; insiden terjadi sekitar pukul 14.30 WITA.
Jimny Jeep Catches Fire at South Jakarta Mall Parking, Losses IDR 100M
Sebuah jip Jimny terbakar di area parkir mal di Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan, pada Sabtu (17/10/2026) pukul 22.07 WIB.
Flooded Simalungun Road Turns into 'Giant Pool', Submerging Minibus
Jalan Lintas Nagori Raja Maligas I, Kecamatan Huta Bayu Raja, Kabupaten Simalungun, Sumatera Utara, viral di media sosial setelah dokumentasi genangan air setinggi lutut hingga paha orang dewasa beredar pada 17-18 Oktober 2026.
ITB Ultra Marathon Runner Dody Pasha Passes Away in Cianjur
Dody Muhammad Pasha, mahasiswa Teknik Pertambangan FTTM ITB angkatan 2023, meninggal dunia pada Sabtu, 17 Oktober 2026.
TPG for Non-ASN Teachers Begins Disbursing in Stages, Completion...
Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel (Dirjen GTK) of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), Nunuk Suryani, announced on Saturday (17/10/2026) via her personal Instagram account that Teacher Professional Allowance (TPG) for non-ASN teachers has begun disbursing this week.
Viral Cat Theft: Bekasi Noodle Vendor Apologizes to Owners
CCTV footage that went viral on social media shows a noodle vendor taking a Persian cat in Kranggan Permai housing complex, Jalan Anggrek Raya, Jatisampurna, Bekasi City, on Tuesday (10/13/2026) at around 10:11 PM.
Balita 3 Tahun Tewas Jatuh dari Lantai 5 Hotel Samarinda
A three-year-old girl identified by the initials RK died after falling from the balcony of room 5101 on the fifth floor of Hotel Mesra Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at around 8:30 a.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA).
Elderly Man, 73, Denied Treatment for Lacking JKN Mobile App
The patient, Sukra (73), is a resident of Kampung Cileunca RT 01/10, Tenjolaut Village, Cikalongwetan District, West Bandung Regency (Kabupaten Bandung Barat), West Java.
Boy, 6, Dies After Hornet Attack in Bekasi; Nest Destroyed
A 6-year-old boy died after being stung by a swarm of Vespa hornets in Kampung Piket, Sukatenang Village, Sukawangi District, Bekasi Regency, West Java.
Kejagung Names Toba Pulp Lestari Director Suspect in IDR 2...
Investigators from the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) at Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) named AL (Anwar Lawden), director and corporate secretary of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) Tbk, as a suspect in an alleged transfer-pricing corruption case covering 2008–2025.
Dedi Mulyadi Scolds Ciamis Residents Who Rerouted Him to Damaged Road
A viral video circulating widely on social media since Friday (10/16/2026) shows West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi responding to a group of residents from inside his car in a raised tone of voice.
KPK Reveals Klaten Regent Fund Flows: IDR 245M from Mining, IDR...
The KPK disclosed alleged fund flows received by Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo at a press conference at the KPK's Red-and-White Building in Jakarta on Friday (16/10/2026) night, delivered by Acting KPK Investigation Director Achmad Taufik Husein.
BPK: Rp2.7B Student Aid Paid to 320 Deceased Students
The Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) found Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP-K, a college scholarship program) funds disbursed to 320 students who had already died, totaling Rp2.70 billion, within the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
MBG Buffet System: Students Allowed Extra Servings
BGN is piloting a buffet serving system for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program; students may take extra servings after everyone gets their initial nutrition-standard portion.
UN Secretary-General Guterres in Indonesia, 16 Roads Temporarily…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres' state visit to Indonesia takes place October 17–19, 2026.
TNI Recovers Caracal Weapon Seized by OPM in Maybrat
A Caracal long-barreled firearm along with 17 rounds of 5.56 mm caliber ammunition were seized in Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua, on Friday (16/10/2026).
Government Postpones Mandatory Halal Certification to October 2028
The government has officially postponed the implementation of mandatory halal certification for business actors from October 18, 2026, to October 18, 2028, as announced by the Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian on Friday (16/10/2026).
On Prabowo Subianto's 75th Birthday, Gibran Requests Prayers from…
Prabowo Subianto was born in Jakarta on October 17, 1951 — turning 75 years old on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Said Didu: 50,000 MBG Victims Poisoned, None Prosecuted
Public policy observer Muhammad Said Didu has highlighted the lack of law enforcement over mass food poisoning cases in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. He said around 50,000 beneficiaries have been poisoned, yet not a single party has been prosecuted.
Bakom Clarifies: Friday Night Gathering at Bogor Palace Was a...
The head of Indonesia's Communication Body (Bakom), Syahganda Nainggolan, clarified that the Friday (16/10/2026) evening gathering of ministers and agency heads at the Bogor Palace was a banquet for Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and his delegation.
Female SMK Student in Tasikmalaya Missing for 10 Days, Suspected of…
A female vocational high school (SMK) student with the initials DL (16), from Bantarkalong, Tasikmalaya, had been reported missing since Friday night (2/10/2026) and was found at Tokyo PIK 2 Apartment, Tangerang, on October 11, 2026 — around 320 km from her home.
Aksi Kamisan #929: Touching Moment Sumarsih Hugs Gambir Police Chief
The 929th Aksi Kamisan (a weekly silent protest) was held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Taman Pandang, in front of Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
Khofifah Offers Rp10 Million to Families of Bromo Fire Victims
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa expressed condolences over the deaths of four people who perished while battling forest and land fires (karhutla) in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area.
National Police Chief Asks MUI to Issue Fatwa Declaring Vape Haram…
National Police Chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto has asked the central MUI to study and issue a fatwa declaring the use of electronic cigarettes (vape) haram. The request was conveyed during a courtesy visit to the MUI central office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (13/10/2026).
SPBU Operator Protesting Koster: ‘I Am Not a Robot’
The moment occurred when the Governor of Bali Wayan Koster inspected SPBU 54.801.48 in Jalan Diponegoro, Denpasar, on Wednesday (14/10/2026) night.
Tandyo Budi Revita Named Indonesia's New Army Chief
General Tandyo Budi Revita was sworn in by President Prabowo Subianto as the Indonesian Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (15/10/2026), under Presidential Decree No. 106/TNI/2026.
Ombudsman Selidiki Kelangkaan BBM di 11 Provinsi
Indonesia's Ombudsman (Ombudsman RI) announced preparations for an Own-Initiative Investigation (IAPS) into fuel scarcity at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday (14/10/2026).
Bali Governor Orders 3-Day WFH to Speed Up Fuel Distribution
Bali Governor Wayan Koster imposed a work-from-home (WFH) policy on October 15–17, 2026 for civil servants (ASN) and employees of regionally owned enterprises (BUMD); teaching and learning activities at all public and private schools were directed to go online, per official Bali provincial letter No. B.39.000.8/48412/TLK/B.ORG.
KIP Kuliah: How to Register and Complete Requirements
KIP Kuliah is a government education-cost aid program for high-achieving students from disadvantaged families, covering tuition (UKT/SPP) waivers and monthly living-cost assistance.
How to Perform Umrah: Pillars, Requirements, and Obligatory Acts
Umrah has five pillars: ihram (intention), tawaf (7 circumambulations of the Kaaba), sa'i (7 trips between Safa and Marwah), tahallul (shaving or trimming hair), and performing them in sequence. Missing one pillar invalidates the umrah.
15 Most Trending Tourist Attractions in Bandung 2026 You Must Visit
Braga Street and Asia-Afrika Street are historic districts with colonial buildings; Braga inspired the 'Paris van Java' nickname.
How to Check NISN Online: Complete Guide and Fixes
NISN is a unique 10-digit identity code for every student in Indonesia, valid for life from basic education through university.
How to Perform Ghusl (Ritual Bath) Correctly
The ritual bath (ghusl) has only two pillars: intention and washing water over the entire outer body, including hair.
103 Atlet Indonesia ke Asian Para Games 2026
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir inaugurated and saw off Indonesia's contingent to the 2026 Asian Para Games in a ceremony at Surakarta City Hall, Central Java, on Monday (10/12/2026).
How to Register for KIP Sekolah: Latest PIP Requirements and Flow
KIP is the physical card marking recipients of Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP), cash education aid for SD to SMA/SMK students from disadvantaged families.
How to Register for SNBT/UTBK: Requirements, Fees, and Full Schedule
SNBT is a test-based route into state universities (computer-based UTBK), open to grade-12 students and 2024-2025 graduates; participants may take UTBK only once per year.
Today's Prayer Times and How to Check Them Accurately
Indonesia's Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance (Bimas Islam) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes official daily prayer schedules for the whole country, calculated with astronomical (falak) science based on the sun's position and each region's coordinates.
How to Register for CPNS: Requirements, Documents, and the SSCASN Flow
All CPNS registration runs through the single SSCASN gateway at sscasn.bkn.go.id, connected to the Home Ministry's Dukcapil and the DIKTI higher-education database.
Latest Requirements for Riding Long-Distance Trains: Documents to...
Passengers must carry an original ID card (KTP/family card/passport) with a name exactly matching the ticket.
Profil Arrmanatha Nasir, Dubes Jadi Menlu RI
President Prabowo Subianto appointed Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir as Indonesia's foreign minister at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday (10/1/2026).
10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Bali You Must Visit
Tanah Lot Temple in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan, is Bali's iconic attraction famous for its sunset panorama atop a sea rock.
How to Perform the 5 Daily Prayers, from Intention to Salam
The five obligatory daily prayers: Fajr 2 rak'ahs, Dhuhr 4 rak'ahs, Asr 4 rak'ahs, Maghrib 3 rak'ahs, and Isha 4 rak'ahs.
How to Calculate SNBP Report-Card Averages
SNBP assessment gives a minimum 50 percent weight to the average report grades of all subjects; up to 50 percent comes from the interest-and-talent component.
Most In-Demand College Majors in 2026
NACE Winter 2026 Salary Survey (150 organizations, Oct-Nov 2025): Finance and Mechanical Engineering are most sought by employers (61.3%), followed by Computer Science (60%).
12 Latest Trending Tourist Spots in Yogyakarta (Jogja)
Borobudur Temple is the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amien Rais Tells Gibran to Resign Like Bung Hatta
Ummat Party Syura Council Chair Amien Rais has urged Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to resign, emulating Mohammad Hatta's 1956 resignation as vice president.
Digital ID Card (IKD): How to Activate, Requirements, and Benefits
IKD (Identitas Kependudukan Digital) is the official app of the Directorate General of Dukcapil holding the e-ID card, family card, and other civil documents digitally.
Foreign Ministry Resolves 124,000 Citizen Cases Since 2024
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has resolved around 124,000 cases involving Indonesian citizens abroad from 2024 through September 2026.
Ramadan Fasting Intention and How to Fast
Intention (niyyah) is a requirement for a valid Ramadan fast and must be made at night before dawn; without it, the fast is invalid even if one abstains from food and drink all day.
Dua After Prayer: Recommended Dhikr Recitations
The order of dhikr after obligatory prayers: istighfar 3 times, “Allahumma antas salaam wa minkas salaam, tabaarakta yaa dzal jalaali wal ikraam”, then tasbih, tahmid, takbir 33 times each, and tahlil.
Profile: Suyudi Ario Seto, Indonesia's New National Police Chief
Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) approved Suyudi Ario Seto as the new National Police Chief (Kapolri) in a plenary session on Thursday (1/10/2026), replacing General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership: Requirements, Fees, and the...
The Motor Vehicle Title Transfer Fee (BBNKB) for second-hand/used vehicles is waived (Rp0) under Law No. 1 of 2022.
Survei CELIOS: 75% Warga RI Stres Akibat Kebijakan
A CELIOS survey with the Shadow Cabinet, released in the 'Two-Year Report Card for Prabowo-Gibran' report, was presented by CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira online on Sunday (10/11/2026) and published Monday (10/12/2026).
Indonesian Pilot Forces Ethiopian Airlines U-Turn to Israel
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight from Addis Ababa to Tel Aviv was ordered to turn back overnight between October 11 and 12, 2026 after one of its pilots was found to be an Indonesian citizen.
How to Check Vehicle Tax Online: SIGNAL, SMS, and Samsat Websites
The official national channel: the SIGNAL app (National Digital Samsat) — register with your ID number and phone number, then add vehicle data via the plate number (NRKB).
How to Apply for Overseas Scholarships: Complete Guide
General steps to apply for overseas scholarships: choose country and program, find programs on official sites, check requirements, prepare documents, register via the official portal, pass selection, then arrange a visa.
Teacher Allowances Stalled 3 Months, MPs Press Minister
Teachers' professional allowance (TPG), or certification allowance, for July-September 2026 had not been disbursed by mid-October 2026, leaving payments stalled for three months.
3-Day 2-Night Lombok Itinerary: A Complete Hassle-Free Route
Day one is best spent in South Lombok: Sade Village, Kuta Mandalika Beach, Tanjung Aan Beach, and sunset at Merese Hill.
Marzuki Mustamar Dicekal Arab Saudi, Gagal Umrah
Marzuki Mustamar, former East Java chair of Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, was stopped at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly before boarding on Monday (10/5/2026) after his name was flagged on Saudi Arabia's blacklist.
Intentions for the 5 Daily Prayers (Arabic, Transliteration, Meaning)
Intention is a pillar of prayer; its place is in the heart and it is made together with the opening takbir, not after it.
10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia, World-Renowned
Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, was named Most Instagrammable Beach 2021.
7 Must-Visit Attractions in Labuan Bajo, Once in a Lifetime
Komodo National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, covering Komodo, Rinca, Padar islands and surroundings.
LPDP Scholarship: Latest Requirements and How to Register
The LPDP scholarship is managed by Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency under the Ministry of Finance, funding master's (S2) and doctoral (S3) studies at home and abroad.
How to Get a Birth Certificate: Requirements, Online Procedure,...
Main requirements: a birth attestation letter from a doctor/midwife/birth attendant (or a sworn statement SPTJM), the parents' marriage certificate or excerpt (or a spousal SPTJM), family card, and the e-ID of a parent or reporter.
Qunut Dua: Text, Transliteration, Meaning, and How to Recite It
The Qunut supplication is recited in the second rak'ah of the Fajr prayer, after rising from bowing (i'tidal) and before prostration.
How to Register for SNBP: Requirements and Schedule for State...
SNBP is an achievement-based selection route into state universities (replacing SNMPTN), with a minimum quota of 20 percent of each university's capacity.
Bahlil Floats Moratorium on Intermediate Nickel Smelters
Downstreaming Coordinating Minister and Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has floated a moratorium on new nickel smelters producing intermediate goods.
Banjir Bandang Padang: 120 Rumah Terdampak
A flash flood struck Padang, West Sumatra, on October 10, 2026, affecting around 120 inundated homes.
How to Renew Your Annual STNK Online: Requirements, Fees, and the...
Annual STNK renewal only requires paying vehicle tax; no physical inspection and no license plate replacement.
7 Tips to Score Cheap Flight Tickets Without Waiting for Promos
For domestic routes, the best booking window is 1–3 months before departure; for international routes, 2–6 months.
UKT Fees: How to Apply for Relief at State Universities
UKT is the per-semester tuition at state universities, scaled to the economic capacity of students and their parents/guardians.
How to Apply for a Passport Online in 2026: Requirements, Fees,...
Passport applications are filed online through the M-Paspor app of the Directorate General of Immigration.
How to Renew Your Driving License Online: Requirements, Fees, and...
Class A and C driving license renewals are served through the Digital Korlantas Polri app via the SINAR (SIM Nasional Presisi) service.
Zakat al-Fitr Intention and Its Amount per Person
Zakat al-fitr per person is 2.5 kilograms or 3.5 liters of rice (staple food), multiplied by the number of family members one supports.
How to Book KAI Train Tickets Online: Via App and Website
Train tickets can be booked through two official channels: the Access by KAI app and the booking.kai.id website.
Daily Duas: A Collection of Short, Easy-to-Memorize Supplications
Waking-up dua: “Alhamdulillaahil ladzii ahyaanaa ba’da maa amaatanaa wa ilaihin nusyuur” — all praise to Allah who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return.
Martha Tilaar, Pendiri Sariayu, Meninggal di Usia 89
Martha Tilaar passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 06:22 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at Medistra Hospital in Jakarta at the age of 89. The news was officially announced by the extended family of Martha Tilaar Group in a press statement.