East Java

Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal goods and tobacco

29 clusters · 75 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Kendari Customs seizes 3.9 million illegal cigarettes in Southeast Sulawesi

Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and customs agencies have broadened their 2026 crackdown on illegal goods. In early May, BPOM revoked permits for 11 cosmetics containing mercury and hydroquinone. In June, BPOM

PLN infrastructure protection in Kalimantan

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: PLN intensifies protection of electricity networks against forest fires in Kalimantan

PT PLN (Persero) has intensified efforts to protect electricity infrastructure and maintain service reliability in Kalimantan amid forest and land fires. In Central Kalimantan, the PLN Palangkaraya Transmission Impleme

Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

27 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Agriculture launches rice insurance for El Nino

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As o

Mount Bromo and Semeru wildfires trigger total closures

12 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mount Bromo closed indefinitely due to spreading forest fires

As of 13 September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has led to an indefinite closure of the area. The fires, driven by strong winds and difficult terrain, have consumed the Watangan

PB Djarum selects 36 athletes for 2026 scholarship

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: PB Djarum selects 36 young athletes for 2026 scholarship audition

The 2026 PB Djarum General Audition in Kudus, Central Java, has concluded its selection phase. Following the evaluation of 1,601 participants, 36 young badminton players have secured ‘Super Tickets’ to advance. The succ

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and haze in ID

10 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: BMKG issues weather alerts for strong winds, haze, and high waves across Indonesia

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August, a strong El Nino drove dry conditions in South Sulawesi, contributing to 112 forest a

Indonesian sound horeg loudspeaker controversy

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesian lawmaker calls for regulation of Sound Horeg

Following the deaths of at least three people in East Java during August 2026, calls for a ban on ‘sound horeg’—large-scale loudspeaker parade systems—have intensified. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in East Java ha

Pertamina oil and gas exploration and production

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pertamina Hulu Energi completes 6,000 km seismic survey in Indian Ocean

PT Pertamina has reported progress in both production and exploration activities within Indonesia. In East Kalimantan, PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga Sanga (PHSS) successfully conducted production tests on two new wells, SEM-2

Indonesia 2026 anti-corruption investigations

151 clusters · 151 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: KPK to face pre-trial motion from former Deputy Minister Silmy Karim

Following the July operation-tangkap-tangan raids, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has intensified investigations into immigration, customs, and regional budget scandals. In the immigration sector, the KPK is

Poverty reduction and economic trends in Indonesia

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Indonesia poverty rates show decline in Java as BPS releases welfare data

Reports from mid-2026 confirm a trend of declining poverty rates across several Indonesian provinces, coinciding with broader national economic shifts. Nationally, BPS recorded 22.93 million people living in poverty in

Sports competitions and athlete selection in East Java

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: East Java regions begin athlete selection for 2027 Porprov

Student and regional sports activities have expanded across East Java. In early August, major competitions for youth were launched, including the Honda DBL 2026 East Java – North basketball tournament in Surabaya involvi

Mazda expands Indonesian operations and ASEAN footprint

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mazda expands East Java presence through BCA Expo participation

In late July 2026, Mazda initiated strategic expansions in Indonesia. Production of the CX-30 began on 29 July at a new plant in Citeureup, West Java, operated by PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI) and its subsidiary PT E

Bank Indonesia maintains 5.75% rate to stabilize rupiah

15 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bank Indonesia maintains interest rate at 5.75 percent

Bank Indonesia (BI) maintained its benchmark BI Rate at 5.75% following a Board of Governors' meeting on August 18–19, 2026. Acting Governor Destry Damayanti stated the decision aims to reinforce rupiah stability amid gl

East Java Independence Day commemorations

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Khofifah Indar Parawansa invites children to Grahadi celebration

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has initiated several programs to commemorate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day. Initial activities focused on spiritual and educational themes, including a mass prayer sessi

East Java drought crisis and emergency response

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: East Java declares drought emergency in 22 regions

The water crisis in East Java has escalated from legislative calls for long-term infrastructure to a widespread emergency. Initially, members of the East Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) criticized reactive