Indonesia prepares for 81st Independence Day celebrations

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] The official visual identity for the 81st Independence Day was designed by Fajar Novario.
• [DISPUTED] More than 336,000 people applied for the initial 5,500 guest slots.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Invitations for former presidents and vice presidents will be delivered starting August 11, 2026. www.liputan6.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] The 81st Independence Day celebrations will include air demonstrations featuring fighter jets and helicopters.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The government has added 3,400 additional guest slots for the 81st Independence Day ceremonies. www.liputan6.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Using registration fees from participants to fund prizes in competitions is considered gambling (qimar) under Islamic law.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Independence Day celebrations will feature aerial demonstrations involving fighter jets, helicopters, and parachute jumps. en.tempo.co
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The celebrations will include a People's Party involving MSMEs, carnivals, and the Merdeka Run 8.1 event.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jakarta Provincial Government is offering a special 1 Rupiah fare for public transportation on August 17, 2026. www.ule.co.id
• [● 2 SOURCES] The national security situation is reported as stable and conducive ahead of the celebrations. www.viva.co.id
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Joint training for the independence ceremonies has commenced following individual team preparations. news.okezone.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] The core events include the Proclamation Ceremony and the Flag Lowering Ceremony at the Merdeka Palace. en.tempo.co