Indonesia news: BPS clarifies social data and regional updates

Various regional and national developments are reported across Indonesia. The Head of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, clarified that inclusion in the National Single Social and Economic Data (DTSEN) does not automatically qualify individuals for government assistance, as DTSEN serves as a social registry rather than a beneficiary list.

In South Kalimantan, the TPH Seed Center maintains a stock of 14 tons of rice seeds to ensure agricultural availability. Meanwhile, in Banjarmasin, local government initiatives are training traditional market traders to adapt to the digital era to boost economic turnover.

In sports and technology, the PBSI has announced new mixed doubles pairings for the national badminton team, including Dejan Ferdinansyah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu. In the gaming sector, Bigetron by Vitality maintains its lead in the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL) Fall 2026. Additionally, TP-Link has introduced the RE225BE Wi-Fi 7 range extender to improve home connectivity.

In legal news, a high school teacher in Jombang has been reported to police for the alleged sexual abuse of a former student on 13 occasions. Preparations are also underway for the 68th Haul of Syekh Abdul Qodir Al Jaelani in Pasar Kemis, with organizers increasing tent capacity to accommodate rising pilgrim numbers.