Indonesia Faces Alarming Risk from Two Deadly Megathrust Zones: Expert
An Indonesian expert warns the Sunda Strait and Mentawai-Siberut megathrusts could trigger magnitude-9 earthquakes and tsunamis. Learn why the risk is rising.
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President Prabowo Summons BGN Chief Over Free Meal Poisoning Scandal
President Prabowo Subianto to summon Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency chief after dozens of food poisoning cases hit the free meal program. Read more here.
Criminal
Four Gold Miners Rescued After Deadly KKB Attack in Bingki, Papua
Indonesian forces rescue four gold miners who survived a KKB attack in Papua’s Yahukimo regency that left two dead. Read the full story here.
National
Indonesian Consulate in Johor Brings Passport Services to Remote Malaysian Island
The Indonesian Consulate in Johor Bahru brings passports and consular services to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia, in a rare outreach to remote Indonesian communities. Read more here.
Sports
Minister Erick Seeks Extra Budget for Indonesia’s SEA Games 2025 Team
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir meets Finance Minister Purbaya to discuss urgent funding for Indonesia’s SEA Games 2025 athletes. Read the full story here.
National
Police Deploy Medical Teams After 4.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Tanggamus
Police provide free healthcare to residents after a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Tanggamus, Lampung, with no hospital referrals reported. Read the latest updates here.
National
South Kalimantan Police Turn Idle Land into Cornfields to Boost Food Security
South Kalimantan Police cultivate corn on idle land, harvest hundreds of tons, and expand into horticulture, fisheries, and rice distribution to boost Indonesia’s food security. Read more here.
National
Minister Muhaimin Vows Evaluation of Free Meal Program After Safety Concerns
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar promises a thorough review of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program while ensuring its continuation as a long-term investment in children’s health. Read more here.
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Home Minister Pushes Central MBG-Regional Administrations Coordination After Free Meal Scare
Home Minister Tito Karnavian calls for stronger central-local coordination after student food poisoning linked to the Free Nutritious Meals program. Read the full report here.
National
World Leaders Praise Indonesia’s Stance at UN on Palestine: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said world leaders called him after his UN speech on Gaza, praising Indonesia’s balanced stance on Palestine and peace. Read more here.
Economy
Haikou–Jakarta Direct Flight Officially Launched by Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines launched a new Haikou–Jakarta direct flight, with four weekly services to boost tourism and economic ties. Read more here.
Culture
The Netherlands Returns Dubois Fossil Collection to Indonesia
The Netherlands returned the Dubois fossil collection, including Homo erectus remains, to Indonesia in a historic cultural repatriation. Read the full story.
